Royal Society of NSW News & Events

Royal Society of NSW News & Events
JUL
21

Southern Highlands Branch Meeting 2022-6

“The Rise of Fragility and Poor Mental Health in our Youth: Where are we going wrong?” Clare RoweEducational and Developmental PsychologistRowe and Associates Child and Family Psychology Date: Thursday, 21 July 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: RSL Mittagong, Alexander Room (1st Floor) All are welcome Summary: In order to combat the steep rise of ment...

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JUL
06

1304th OGM and Open Lecture

“This is going to be different: Learning to live with Chinese Power” Professor Hugh White AO FASSAEmeritus Professor of Strategic Studies, Australian National University Date: Wednesday, 6 July 2022, 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, Sydney Video recording: YouTube video All are welcome Summary:&n...

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JUN
24

Pamela Griffith Exhibition-Art and Nature

“Art and Nature” Pamela Griffith FRSNSydney Artist and Printmaker Date: 24 June – 5 July 2022 — Opening Sunday, 26 June 2–4pm (Speaker: Dr Saul Griffith) Venue: Broadhurst Gallery, Hazelhurst Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea Southern Sydney painter and printmaker Pamela Griffith has traversed Australia to observe living creatures in their natu...

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JAN
09

RSNSW Exhibition: NEXUS 2022 — CLOSED ON 30 JUNE

Jean Garling RoomMitchell Building, State Library of NSW1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney EXHIBITION NOW OPEN Opening Hours: Monday 2-5 pm; Thursday 2-5 pm; Saturday 2-5; Sunday 2-5 pm until 30 June 2022 About the Exhibition: This Exhibition begins a year of celebrations to mark the Society’s contributions to the intellectual life of NSW over 200 ye...

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JUN
24

RSNSW 200th Anniversary Dinner

  Date: Friday 24 June 2022, 6–7 pm (pre-dinner drinks), 7–10 pm (dinner) Venue and times:  Chau Chak Wing Museum (6–7 pm), Great Hall (7–10 pm), The University of SydneyDress: Black tie and decorations All are welcome The Society’s bicentennial year is culminating in a black-tie gala dinner on 24 June 2022 when we gather to celebrate the...

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JUN
21

Joint AIP, RACI, RSNSW, and ANSTO Presentation

“Big Science of Gen IV Power Reactors” Dr Mark HoReactor Heat Transfer Specialist, ANSTOVice-President, Australian Nuclear Association Date: Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 7.00 pm AEST  Venue: Hybrid—ANSTO Discovery Centre, Lucas Heights NSW and live streaming All are welcome Register now --> A joint presentation by the Australian Institute of Physics...

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JUN
16

Southern Highlands Branch Meeting 2022-5

“From the RNA world to building an RNA ecosystem” Professor Pall ThordarsonDirector, UNSW RNA InstituteUNSW Sydney Date: Thursday, 16 June 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: RSL Mittagong, Carrington Room Summary: The RNA world idea within the origin of life field centres around the observation that the RNA molecule can do both: carry information (e.g....

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JUN
10

RSNSW Clarke Memorial Lecture 2021

“The changing tide of human populations: an infertility trap” John Aitken FRSE FRSN FAA FAHMSDistinguished Emeritus Laureate Professor School of Environmental and Life SciencesUniversity of Newcastle   Date: Friday 10 June 2022, 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm AEST Venue: The University Conservatorium, Laman Street, Cooks Hill, NewcastleVideo presentat...

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JUN
01

1303rd OGM and Open Lecture

“Federalism, borders, and National Cabinet — What has the pandemic taught us?” Professor Anne Twomey AOProfessor of Constitutional LawSydney Law School, University of Sydney Date: Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, Sydney Video presentation: YouTube video All are welcom...

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MAY
19

Southern Highlands Branch Meeting 2022-4

“Longer life and fertility: the promise of ageing research” Dr Lindsay WuNH&MRC Senior Research FellowUNSW Sydney Date: Thursday, 19 May 2022 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: RSL Mittagong, Carrington Room Summary: The dream of a “fountain of youth” can be found across diverse cultures dating back thousands of years. Today, scientists are studyin...

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MAY
18

Western NSW Branch Meeting 2022-2

“Making a living on the plains — Stone tools and archaeology of Aboriginal societies” Dr Colin Pardoe FRSN MAIATSISBiological Anthropologist and Archaeologist Date: Wednesday, 18 May 2022, 12.00 pm AEST  Venue:  Wal Fife Lecture Theatre (Building 14, Room 212),Charles Sturt University (Wagga Wagga Campus) and live-streaming by ZoomVideo p...

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MAY
11

 RSNSW Poggendorff Lecture 2020

Professor Angela Moles

Date: Wednesday, 11 May 2022, Time 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm AEST  Venue: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Palm House, Mrs Macquarie's Road, Sydney Video presentation: YouTube video. The Poggendorff Lecture: The Royal Society of NSW and UNSW (Sydney) are pleased to present the Society’s Poggendorff Lecture. The Poggendorff Lecture, which is awarded p...

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MAY
04

RSNSW Liversidge Lecture 2020

“Drug Discovery Inspired by Natural Products ” Professor Richard J Payne FRSN FRSC FRACIProfessor of Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology, The University of Sydney Date: Wednesday, 4 May 2022, Time 6.00–8.00 pm AEST. Doors open at 5.45 pm. Drinks and canapés follow the lecture. Venue:  Charles Perkins Centre Auditorium (D17), University...

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APR
27

Hunter Branch Meeting 2022-1

“COVID 19: past performance, present practice, and future prospects” Nick Talley ACDistinguished Laureate ProfessorUniversity of Newcastle andHunter Institute of Medical Research Date: Wednesday, 27 April 2022, 5.15 pm for 5.30 pm AEST  Venue:  Newcastle Club, 40 Newcomen Street, Newcastle NSW 2300Entry:  Free + an option to register...

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APR
27

Hunter Branch Annual General Meeting 2022

Notice of the RSNSW Hunter Branch 2022 Annual General Meeting Date: Wednesday, 27 April 2022, 5.00 pm AEST Venue: Newcastle Club, 40 Newcomen Street, Newcastle Entry: No charge Only financial Members, Fellows, and Distinguished Fellows of the RSNSW Hunter Branch are eligible to attend. Notice is hereby given of the 2022 Annual General Meeting ...

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APR
21

Southern Highlands Branch Meeting 2022-3

“Space Race 2.0” Dr Bradley TuckerAstrophysicist and CosmologistAustralian National University Date: Thursday, 21 April 2022 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: RSL Mittagong, Carrington Room Summary: Space exploration is happening at a rapid pace. Missions, projects, and events that are now happening were not even on the radar a few years ago. From pri...

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APR
20

Ideas@theHouse: April 2022

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Date: Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 6.30 pm  AEST Venue: Live Streaming from Government House Sydney Entry: No charge All are welcome “Nothing” is a show concept the Australian Chamber Orchestra is developing with its partners at Melbourne University and expects to produce in the near future. Following the talk, Richard will engage in a conversati...

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APR
08

ANA 2022 Conference: Progress in Nuclear

Date: Friday, 8 April 2022, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm AEST Venue: UTS Aerial Function Centre, Level 7, UTS Building 10, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW Registration: Registration is required Entry: The registration fee is $280 including morning tea, a good lunch, afternoon tea, and conference reception ($260 early bird before 31 March), with a concessio...

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APR
06

1302nd OGM and Open Lecture

“New frontiers in smart sensor technology for a healthier, safer and sustainable future” Professor Benjamin Eggleton FRSN FAA FTSE FOSA FIEEE FSPIEDirector, University of Sydney Nano Institute and Co-Director, NSW Smart Sensing Network Date: Wednesday, 6 April 2022, 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm AEST Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shake...

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APR
06

 155th AGM and 1302nd OGM and Open Lecture

Professor Benjamin Eggleton

  Date: Wednesday, 6 April 2022, 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm AEST  Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, Sydney Registration:Registration for the AGM and OGM is required through Membes. Please register only if you are attending in person.  There is no live streaming but the lecture will be available on YouTube shortly...

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