Royal Society of NSW News & Events

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

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...

“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...

“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...

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 Registration: Registration is required by 21 April through Membes Only financial Members, Fellows, and Distinguished Fellows of the RSNSW Hunter Branch are eligible to ...

“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...

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...

“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 (lecture follows the Annual General Meeting whic...

  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...

“Exploring major discoveries and theories in physics, mathematics, biology,  and chemistry” The Hon. Alister Henskins SC MPProf Johannes Le Coutre FRSN, UNSW SydneyProf Benjamin Eggleton FRSN FAA FTSE, University of SydneyProf Chris Tisdell FRSN, UNSW SydneyProf. Martina Stenzel FRSN FAA, UNSW Sydney A joint meeting of the Australian Institute...

“From bulldozers, pests, and pathogens to climate change and urban futures: the tough life of plants” Professor Michelle LeishmanDistinguished Professor of BiologyDirector, Centre for Smart Green Cities, Macquarie University Date: Thursday, 17 March 2022, Time 5.30–7.00 pm AEDT Venue:  Live Streaming only.  The previously announced face-t...

“Transgenerational Epigenetics ” Dr Alyson AsheSenior Lecturer, School of Life and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Sydney Date: Thursday, 17 March 2022 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: RSL Mittagong, Carrington Room Summary: Epigenetics – one of the mechanisms by which cells control the expression of genes – has long been known to be heritable acr...

“Public Trust and Science in Times of Coronavirus” Robert Clancy AM FRSNMichelle Grattan AO FASSA and Jane Quinnfacilitated by Mark Evans Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 12.00 pm AEST  Venue:  Council Room 104, The Grange, Building 1205, Charles Sturt University (Bathurst) and Zoom live streaming Video presentation: YouTube videoA...

Royal Society of NSW 2021 Student Award Presentations  Zain Mehdi, ANUSajad Abolpour Moshizi, Macquarie University Harry Marquis, University of SydneyKevin Chau, Macquarie University   Date: Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 6.30 pm AEDT Venue: Zoom Webinar. Video presentation: YouTube video The evening’s program comprises four short talks present...

“Uranium: Australia’s secure energy and climate solution” Mr Robert ParkerFormer PresidentAustralian Nuclear Association Date: Thursday, 17 February 2022 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: RSL Mittagong, Carrington Room Summary: Increasing costs and uncertainty over energy reliability means that nuclear energy is now viable in Australia. The nation is also ...

Engineering and related Challenges in Decarbonising the Electricity System Professor Stephen Wilson  University of Queensland A joint meeting of the Australian Institute of Energy, the Australian Nuclear Association, the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia, and the Royal Society of NSW — this year organised by the Australian Nuclear Associa...

“Where next for higher education after COVID-19?” Professor Mark Scott AO FRSNVice-Chancellor and PrincipalThe University of Sydney Date: Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 6.30 pm AEDT  Venue: Zoom Webinar. Video presentation: YouTube video All are welcome Summary:  The COVID-19 pandemic forced dramatic changes to teaching, resea...