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NSW "Turning Ideas into Jobs" R&D Action Plan
On 25 January 2021, the NSW Premier,The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian, launched the Turning Ideas into Jobs – Accelerating Research & Development in NSW Action Plan. The Action Plan is the NSW Government response to an unprece...
Australia Day Honours 2021
The Society is pleased to note the awards in the 2021 Australia Day Honours that have gone to Society Fellows: an Officer of the Order of Australia to Professor Eileen Baldry AO FRSN; an Officer of the Order of Australia to Emerit...
Introducing "The Long Enlightenment" from the Royal Societies of Australia
The Royal Societies of Australia is a national umbrella organisation advocating for all of Australia’s Royal Societies, including the Royal Society of NSW. The Royal Societies of Australia and Halstead Press present a new book by ...
Condolence message from the RSA President for Major General Michael Jeffery
On behalf of the Royal Societies of Australia I would like to express my great appreciation for the encouragement and support given by Major General Jeffery to the Royal Societies of Australia (RSA). It was General Jeffery who, as...
Announcing the Society's 2021 Events Program
The Royal Society of NSW wishes all Members, Fellows and friends a most happy, healthy and successful New Year ahead and trusts that its Events Program for 2021 will be well received and widely enjoyed. The initial draft of the pr...
Vale Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery AC AO (Mil.) CVO MC FRSN
The Society is saddened to learn of the death of one of its most eminent Fellows, Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery AC AO (Mil.) CVO MC FRSN, on 18 December 2020 at the age of 83. Michael Jeffrey was a brave soldie...
Forthcoming Events
1291st OGM and Open Lecture
“What are the best options for growing Australia’s mental health through the COVID-19 recovery?” Professor Ian Hickie AM FRSN FASSA FAHMSCo-Director, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney Date: Wednesday, 3 March, 6.30pm AED...
Stewardship of Country from the Royal Societies of Australia
“Stewardship of Country: The Common Ground – A Convergence of Traditions” Presented jointly by the Royal Societies of Australia and Inspiring Australia Victoria Date: Wednesday, 24 February, 6.00–8.00pm AEDT Venue: Live streaming ...
1290th OGM including Open Lecture
Royal Society of NSW 2020 Student Award Presentations Matthew Donnelly, UNSW (Sydney) Sajad Razavi Bazaz, UTS Daniel Fox, ANU Philippa Specker, UNSW (Sydney) Date: Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 6.30pm Venue:...
Calendar of Meetings 2021
This page lists the Calandar of Meetings for the Royal Society of NSW in 2021. Please check this page regularly since the program is under ongoing development. Follow the links below for meetings held by the Society in Sydney, in ...
Recent Events
1289th OGM and Open Lecture
“Dispelling climate change myths—how ocean physics can help explain surprises in the modern-day climate record” Professor Matthew England FRSN FAAClimate Change Research Centre, UNSW Sydney Date: Wednesday, 9 December, 6.30pm AEST...
Hunter Branch Meeting 2020-5
“Planetary Health—Safeguarding Health in the Anthropocene Epoch” Professor Tony Capon Professor of Planetary Health and Director, Sustainable Development Institute Monash University Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2020, 6.00pm AEDT Ve...
Southern Highlands Branch Meeting 2020-9
“Relativity revealed: Einstein’s discoveries, the origin and shape of the universe” Ian Bryce Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2020 at 6.30pm AESTVenue: Mittagong RSL, Carrington Room Enquiries: Hubert Regtop (*) All are welcome...
1288th OGM and Open Lecture
“Where have all the ulcers gone — long time passing?” Professor Adrian Lee FRSN and Professor Thomas Borody FRSNUNSW Sydney (1) and Centre for Digestive Diseases (2) Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 6.30pm AEDT Venue: Zoom ...
RSNSW and Four Academies Forum 2020
“After COVID-19: Creating the Best of Times from the Worst of Times” Date: Thursday, 5 November 2020, 8.50am – 4.30pm Venue: Live streaming from Government House, Sydney. Report and Videos: Forum Report and YouTube Playlist Summar...
Hunter Branch Meeting 2020-4
Professor Janet Nelson Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and InnovationUniversity of Newcastle Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 5.15pm AEDT Venue: Zoom Webinar Video presentation: YouTube video This event was presented jointly ...
Southern Highlands Branch Meeting 2020-8
“Literary England: Susannah’s Top Ten Places” Susannah Fullerton OAM FRSNLiterary Lecturer and President, Jane Austen Society of Australia Date: Thursday, 15 October 2020 Venue: Via email circulation While pandemic restricti...
1287th OGM and Open Lecture
“Where now for the study of time?” Professor Huw PriceBertrand Russell Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Cambridge Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 6.30pm AEDTVenue: Zoom webinar Video presentation: YouTube video Summary: ...
Southern Highlands Branch Meeting 2020-7
“Philosophical Ethics in Schools: Plan and Paradox” Adjunct Professor Sandra Lynch Institute for Ethics and SocietyUniversity of Notre Dame Australia Date: Thursday, 17 September 2020 at 6.30pm AESTVenue: Zoom webinar Video p...
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