Explore Our Strategic Plan: Vision & Goals at RST

The Royal Society of Tasmania’s vision is to be a significant contributor to a thriving, informed community inspired by the advancement of knowledge and the preservation of Tasmania’s unique natural and cultural heritage.

Here is the Royal Society of Tasmania 2025-2030 Strategic Plan on a Page

Priorities	Goals	Outcomes
Communication	Present a high-quality annual program of lectures and events Develop and maintain a highly reputable public ‘face’ of the Society Publish Papers & Proceedings	Engagement of members and supporters Social media presence, including an up-to-date website and YouTube channel Brand reputation and recognition Promotion of excellent Tasmanian research
Relevance	Retain and grow membership Foster excellence in Tasmanian scholarship Support Tasmanian secondary education	Supportive membership Medals and awards for scholars Bursaries for selected secondary students
Partnerships	Collaborate with State Govt, TMAG, UTAS, high schools, Libraries Tasmania, Arts National, Maritime Museum, THRA, QVMAG Engage with the Tasmanian Aboriginal people	Strong and respectful partnerships Expanded influence and interactions Access to resources and experts
Management	Responsibly manage RST finances, assets and collections Maintain financial and ACNC compliance and record keeping	Sound financial position Professionally curated collections Accurate and accessible records
Products	Maintain quality range of RST products for sale	Income stream from RST shopfront and online sales Brand reputation and recognition

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Read more

Strategic Plan 2025-2030

The advancement of knowledge

Acknowledgement of Country