Date: Friday 24 June 2022 Venue and times: Chau Chak Wing Museum (pre-dinner drinks) 6–7 pm followed by dinner (7–10 pm) in the Great Hall, The University of Sydney Registration: Early-bird (if purchased on or before 27 May): $200 (incl. GST) per person or Standard (if purchased after 27 May and on or before 10 June): $250 (incl. GST) per person Dress: Black tie and decorations ...
In the event that you were unable to attend this fascinating lecture, "Are weeds becoming new native species?", delivered by the Professor Angela Moles FRSN of UNSW Sydney, and the RSNSW Poggendorff Lecturer for 2020, that was jointly presented by the Royal Society of NSW and UNSW Sydney in the Palm House of the Royal Botanic Garden on Wednesday 11 May 2022, the video of the talk is now ...
Nearer the Gods A block booking on 22 April forRoyal Society of NSW members Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2022, 8.00 pm AEST Venue: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli Entry: $72 Booking: Ensemble Theatre Box Office: (02) 8918 3400 quoting the reference number 1924793 by COB on Thursday, 14 April Fellows and members of the Royal Society of NSW may recall that our parent R...
All online events from the Royal Society of NSW are recorded and made available for subsequent viewing on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/royalsocnsw. There were three events, for which recordings are available, held in March 2022. In the first of these, the award winners of the Royal Society of NSW Student Awards for 2021 presented a sequence of short talks on their PhD and Masters by...
The electronic ballot for the 2022 Council Elections of the Royal Society of NSW closed at noon on Tuesday, 5 April 2021. There were 222 ballots submitted by 670 eligible voters, representing an overall return of 33.1%. The outcome of the election is as follows. For the election of four (4) Council members There were 840 votes tallied with 12 abstentions from the 222 ballots received. Council...
The Royal Society of NSW, an inclusive learned institution founded on the principles of liberal democracy, encourages discourse and the free exchange of ideas that respect religious, political, and cultural freedoms. The Society condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a brutal assault on such values and on the Ukrainian people. It presents a real threat to democracy. The Society will continue ...
“Is Fairweather an Australian artist? And does it matter?” Claire Roberts FAHA (1) in conversation with Nicholas Jose (2)(1) Associate Professor of Art History, University of Melbourne(2) Novelist and Emeritus Professor, University of Adelaide Date: Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 6....
“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: Zoom Webinar. Click here for help with getting started with Zoo...
Date: Friday 24 June 2022 Venue and times: Chau Chak Wing Museum (pre-dinner drinks) 6–7 pm followed by dinner (7–10 pm) in the Great Hall, The University of Sydney Registration: Early-bird (if purchased on or before 27 May): $200 (incl. GST) per person or Standard (if purchased a...
“Big Science of Gen IV Power Reactors” Dr Mark HoReactor Heat Transfer Specialist, ANSTOVice-President, Australian Nuclear Association Date: Wednesday, 21 June 2022, 7.00 pm AEST Venue: Hybrid—ANSTO Discovery Centre, Lucas Heights NSW and live streaming (link sent on the day of the event)Enqui...
The changing tide of human populations: an infertility trap John Aitken FRSE FRSN FAA FAHMS Distinguished Emeritus Laureate ProfessorSchool of Environmental and Life Sciences University of Newcastle Date: Friday 10 June 2022, 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm AEST Venue: The University Conservatorium, L...
“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, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm AEST Venue: Gallery Room, State Library of NSW, Shakespeare Place, Syd...
“Big Science of Gen IV Power Reactors” Dr Mark HoReactor Heat Transfer Specialist, ANSTOVice-President, Australian Nuclear Association Date: Wednesday, 21 June 2022, 7.00 pm AEST Venue: Hybrid—ANSTO Discovery Centre, Lucas Heights NSW and live streaming (link sent on the day of the event)Enqui...
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...
“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: C...
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 F...
“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...
“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 we...
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