Royal Society of NSW News & Events

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 Western NSW by the Western NSW Branch. Sydney Meetings H...

“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.” – Winston Churchill “Old age is not for sissies...

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 supper ($60 pp) at Mordeo, Deutsche Bank Place (corner ...

“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,  and live-streaming Registration: through Hum...

“Inequality in Australia”Dr Ken Henry ACChair, Nature Finance CouncilFormer Secretary to the TreasuryFormer Chair, National Australia Bank Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 12.15 for 12.30 — 2.00 pm (AEDT) Venue: Union University and Schools Club, 25 Bent Street, Sydney (corner of Bent and Philip Streets)Registration: Registration through Membes ...

“How can we afford the healthcare system of our dreams?” Professor Francesco PaolucciNewcastle Business SchoolUniversity of Newcastle Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024, 5.30 pm (AEDT) for a 6.00 pm start Venue:  King Street Room, NEX, Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre, 309 King Street,  Newcastle West, NSW 2302Entry: Members, $15; ...

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 (by invitation for Society members) and live stre...

“Net Migration and the Federal Election: contrasting the policies of the two major parties, how those policies may be delivered, and the implications”Dr Abul Rizvi PSMFormer Deputy SecretaryDepartment of Immigration Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 6.30 pm AEST  Venue: Zoom Webinar Entry: No charge All are welcome Please click here to join th...

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 --> Summary In 2024, the greatest number ever will ha...

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: Academy Travel website Please click here to register for...