Dr Danielle Wood is a Senior Lecturer in English in the School of Humanities UTas, and a well-known author and commentator on human-social issues. Danielle says ‘The English language is in a constant state of evolution. Each year, the world’s major English language dictionaries nominate a Word of the Year: often a neologism, but sometimes an old word that’s come back into vogue (perhaps with a new meaning or inflection)’. Danielle’s lecture will explore the words we’ve used, loved, rejuvenated and redefined in 2025.
Join us at 6pm for dinner and lecture
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