The Council of the Society is delighted to announce that it has elected the acclaimed actor and director, Dr John Bell AO CBE DistFRSN, as a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. John Bell, one of Australia’s most acclaimed theatre personalities, has been instrumental in shaping Australian theatre during his lifetime. He is an award-winning actor, acclaimed director, risk-t...
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE NSW SOUTH COASTTuesday, September 17, 2024 (oral presentations at Batemans Bay) Wednesday, September 18 & Thursday, September 19 (field trips) The Linnean Society of NSW has requested that The Royal Society of NSW publicise their upcoming Natural History Field Symposium. Detailed information, including how to register, is available in the first circular that can be ...
A number of Society Fellows are among the finalists of the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Awards—the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, honouring excellence across the spectrum of research and innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science. Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation’s leading scientific institutions, government organisations, univer...
Mr Paul Jeans, a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University by the University of Newcastle at one of its July 2024 graduation ceremonies for outstanding services to the University and the Newcastle community. He served as the seventh Chancellor of the University of Newcastle for a decade before stepping down in October 2023. A Novocastrian, Mr Jeans gra...
Nominations for the 2024 Awards opened on 1 July and will close on 30 September 2024. In 2024, nominations are sought for the: Career Excellence Medals (4) Discipline Awards and Lectureships—Year B (4) Scholarships, Early Career, and Student Awards (3) Internal Awards —the RSNSW Medal and Citations (3).
Most face-to-face events and all online events conducted by the Royal Society of New South Wales are recorded and made available for subsequent viewing on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/royalsocnsw. During June 2024, the recordings of three events were uploaded to our YouTube Channel. The first was the recording of Professor Pall Thordarson, Director of the USNW Sydney RNA Institute, at the 1322...
A 17-day tour for RSNSW members led by Vince Di Pietro Dates: 28 April – 14 May 2025 Itinerary: Venice, Padua, Modena, Florence, and Milan Cost: $13,180 per person, twin share; $3,440 single supplement Brochure: click here to access Further information and booking: Academ...
THREATS TO DEMOCRACY — Preliminary Notice Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024, 8.30 for 9.00 am–5.00 pm AEDT Venue: Government House Sydney: in person, by invitation, and live-streaming Please click here to register for the live stream --> Please click here to registerfor the live stream -->...
Ideas@theHousepresented byHer Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW The Big Thaw: Who Governs Antarctica’s Ice?Professor Tim Stephens FAALProfessor of International LawUniversity of Sydney Law School Date: Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6.30 – 8.00 pm AEST Venue: Face-to-face...
“Equity within the Academy: Rethinking the 'why' of higher education”Distinguished Professor Sarah O'SheaDean, Graduate ResearchCharles Sturt University Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 5.30 pm for a 6.00 pm start (AEST) Venue: CSU Dubbo Campus Bldg 901, Room 121, 8 Tony McGrane Place, Dubbo, NSW,&...
BOOK LAUNCH: The RSNSW origin story revealed by Dr Anne Coote, Historian and Author Date: Wednesday, 2 October, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Metcalfe Theatre, State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney Entry: Members, $10; Non-members, $20; Students, $0 plus an optional suppe...
“Secrets of Ageing with Resilience”Scientia Professor Gordon Parker AO FASSA FAHMSProfessor of PsychiatryUNSW Sydney Date: Thursday, 19 September, 6.30 pm AEST Venue: RSL Mittagong, Carrington Room All are welcome Secrets of Ageing with Resilience “If you’re going through hell, keep going...
“HECS-HELP: History, effects, international comparisons, and the University Accord”Emeritus Professor Bruce Chapman AO FASSA Sir Roland Wilson Chair of EconomicsResearch School of EconomicsAustralian National University Date: Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Zoom Webinar Entry:...
“Mathematics for propagation and the spreading of species”Professor Yihong Du FAAProfessor of MathematicsSchool of Science and TechnologyUniversity of New England Date: Tuesday, 3 September 2024, 5.30 — 7.00 pm (AEST) Venue: NOVA, 122 Faulkner Street, Armidale NSW 2350 and live streaming by ZoomRegi...
“Adapting to change — invasive plants and pests take up the challenge”Professor Leslie Weston FAAResearch Professor of Plant BiologyGulbali Research InstituteCharles Sturt University Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 5.30 pm for a 6.00 pm start (AEST) Venue: CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross Street, Wa...
Events Calendar for 2024 Please check this page regularly since the program is under ongoing development.Most recent update: 25 July 2024 Follow the links below for meetings held by the Society in Sydney, in Newcastle by the Hunter Branch, in Mittagong by the Southern Highlands Branch, and in Wester...
“Our Housing Crisis: Dissolving Barriers and Delivering Solutions”Medy Hassan OAM FRSN (Facilitator)together with an expert panelFounder and Managing DirectorHaus Holdings Date: Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Metcalfe Theatre, State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, ...
“Are you what you eat?Discovering the science of personalised nutrition” Laureate Professor Clare Collins AOCollege of Health, Medicine, and WellbeingUniversity of Newcastle Date: Friday, 19 July 2024, 5.30 pm (AEST) for a 6.00 pm Lecture start Venue: The University Conservatorium, Laman Stree...
Ideas@theHousepresented byHer Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW “W x 3 — The World Wide Web (we weaved)”Julie Inman GranteSafety CommissionerAustralian Government Date: Thursday, 18 July 2024, 6.30 – 8.00 pm AEST Venue: Face-to-face (by invitation for Society members)...
“Social Justice and Health Equity”Professor Sir Michael Marmot CH FRCP FFPHM FMedSci FBAProfessor of Epidemiology andDirector, UCL Institute of Health EquityUniversity College London Date: Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Zoom Webinar Video presentation: YouTube video Al...
“Keeping plants and humans healthy: onsite molecular testing methods and devices for health and agriculture”Professor Muhammad J. A. ShiddikyDistinguished Professor in NanotechnologyRural Health Research InstituteCharles Sturt University Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 5.30 pm for a 6.00 pm start (AE...
“RNA and me: from the origins of life and nanomedicine to building an RNA ecosystem”Professor Pall Thordarson FRSNDirector, UNSW RNA InstituteUNSW Sydney Date: Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Dixson Room, Mitchell Building State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, Sydney...
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