RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
The President and Council of the Royal Society of Tasmania warmly invite members and guests to attend the 2025 Christmas Dinner on Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 6 pm in The Pickled Pear, the University Club, 38a Dobson Road, UTas. Located opposite the Engineering Faculty – ample parking, disability parking and access.
Members and guests are requested to be seated by 5:45 pm.
Our Guest Speaker is Dr Danielle Wood, a Vogel Literary Prize winner. Danielle is a Senior Lecturer in English in the School of Humanities UTas, and a well-known author and commentator on human-social issues. Danielle’s lecture will explore the words we’ve used, loved, rejuvenated and redefined in 2025. This will be followed by a delicious two-course meal ($80 per member and $85 per guest).
On the night, make your selection of either Fish of the Day with Paris mash and seasonal vegetables, or Roast Turkey, Ham, Cumberland Sauce and seasonal vegetables. A vegetarian option will be available. Followed by pannacotta or crumble.
The evening will also include a fun silent and also a ‘live’ auction of collectables and objets d’art.
Please complete the form below and email to : [email protected]. At this time please let us know if you have any relevant food allergies.
If you arrive at 5:30 you can join us for a complimentary drink on arrival. Additional wine, etc. will be available for purchase.
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.