The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to a lecture at 3 pm on 4 December at the Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre by Tasmanian Aboriginal leader, Rodney Gibbins. Open the post for more information.
Truth-telling and treaty as it relates to Tasmania now
The Royal Society of Tasmania 2022 Christmas Dinner and Lecture
Please join us on Thursday 8 December for the annual Christmas Dinner and a lecture by Magistrate Chris Webster AM. Open this post for more information and the acceptance form.
View a recording of the lecture by Dr Mike Pook – October 2022
The lecture titled “Living with climate variability – the Tasmanian experience” is now available on the RST YouTube channel. Open this post to view it now.
View a recording of the lecture by Dr Rebecca Carey – October 2022
The lecture titled “Bang, Fizzle, Pop: Case studies of the interactions between volcanoes and magma with the ocean.” is now available on the RST YouTube channel. Open this post to view it now.
View a recording of the lecture by Dr Allison Trimble – September 2022
The lecture titled “School Principals and the School Law” – the inaugural Elvin Fist Lecture, is now available on the RST YouTube channel. Open this post to view it now.
2022 Lecture Calendar
Open this post to view lecture programs during 2022 for South and North.
Royal Society YouTube channel
Click here to see the full list of recorded lectures available in our YouTube channel.
RST member, Professor Trevor McDougall AC, awarded the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Congratulations to long-standing Royal Society of Tasmania member, and former RST medal winner, Professor Trevor McDougall AC, on winning the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, 2022. Open the post to learn more.
Interested in the Royal Society of Tasmania Art Collection?
The Royal Society of Tasmania owns a substantial Art Collection of national cultural significance. Open this post to watch a short video about the collection. We extend very warm thanks to film maker Anthos Simon for producing this video.
RST Art Collection Fundraising Event at Government House
The Royal Society of Tasmania’s fundraising event for the Art Collection at Government House drew much interest from a large group of those who appreciate the quality of the collection and are supportive of our efforts. We thank film maker Anthos Simon for capturing the evening for us to enjoy. Click here to view the video.
A Book Review: “The Dawning of Antarctica”
John Williamson reviews this recently published book by the late Pat Quilty, winner of the RST Medal (1996). Pat’s book details the history of Antarctic exploration up until 1957. The book is available for purchase at the TMAG shop. Open this post to read the review.
A Book Review: “The Royal Society and the Invention of Modern Science”
RST member and historian John Williamson provides a review of this recently published book by Adrian Tinniswood. The book examines the origins of the Royal Society in Britain in the 17th century. Open this post to read the review.
Royal Society of Tasmania Notebooks
These beautifully bound notebooks feature a choice of three cover images from the Society’s rare art and book collection. Open this post to purchase immediately from the online shop.
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to the RST Library and Art Collection Fund
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