The Royal Society of Tasmania

The advancement of knowledge

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March at QVMAG – CANCELLED

The committee of the Royal Society of Tasmania Northern Chapter regrets to inform you that we need to defer the AGM and lecture which were to have been held on Sunday 22 March 2020.

We have made this decision reluctantly, but it has been made following the best medical advice. The health and well-being of our members and the community in general is of the utmost importance; we do not want to put anyone at risk of coronavirus Covid 19 infection.

We will resume our program as soon as it is safe to do so.

Prof. Jean-Philippe Beaulieu – 1 March

Following the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Society,

Prof. Jean-Philippe Beaulieu, chair in Astrophysics at the University of Tasmania, will present a lecture entitled

The Secret Garden at Recherche Bay,1792

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All members and friends are invited to attend.

Admission: free for members of The Royal Society of Tasmania *
      $6 general admission
      $4 for students and Friends of TMAG

* membership forms available at the door

 

 

 

Dr Jean-Philippe Beaulieu holds the inaugural David Warren Endowed Chair of Astrophysics at the University of Tasmania. Previously he was the Directeur de recherche CNRS, Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris in France.

Dr Beaulieu’s illustrious research career includes the 1996 Louis Armand Prize from the French Academy of Science. He is part of numerous major international collaborations and is co-lead investigator on the European Space Agency ARIEL mission, a space telescope planned for launch in 2028.

Dr Beaulieu has long collaborated with  researchers in Tasmania and is a co-author of the 2016 publication, Secret Garden at Recherche Bay – 1792. The book tells the story of Felix Lahaye, a gardener with Admiral Bruni d’Entrecasteaux’s French expedition, and the garden he created at Recherche Bay.

 

Royal Society Bursary Awards for 2019

 Royal Society of Tasmania

awards bursaries to Tasmanian students 

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In 2019, the Royal Society offered bursaries to Tasmanian secondary/senior secondary students to represent Australia at an international event. The bursaries were offered in the fields of science, mathematics, engineering, arts, humanities, and social sciences, in keeping with the aim of the society of ‘advancing knowledge’ in a wide variety of ways.

These bursaries and the application process were widely advertised to government, independent and Catholic schools, subject associations, curriculum leaders, and on the RST website.

The Chair of the Bursary Committee was Dr Deborah Beswick, and committee members were Dr Robert Johnson, Dr Adele Wilson, Penny Cocker and Andrew Porter.

High quality, detailed applications were received by the committee.

Four bursaries were awarded.

Three of these were for attendance at the International RoboCup competition in Sydney, July 2019.

These were awarded to Michael Duffett from Rosny College, and Will Gaffney and Thomas Norgaard from Rose Bay High School.

Sophia Newton, from Elizabeth College, was awarded a bursary to attend a STEM Accelerator Tour in the United States, in April 2020.

     

Dr Deborah Beswick

Chair of the Bursary Committee

 

Congratulations to the all the very deserving recipients

 

Student Bursaries 2020

Royal Society of Tasmania

BURSARIES

for TASMANIAN STUDENTS 2020

 

The Royal Society of Tasmania offers bursaries for Tasmanian secondary/senior secondary students who have been selected through a competitive process to represent Australia at an international event. The amount of each bursary may be up to $1,000.

What is the Royal Society of Tasmania?

The Society has been in active existence since 1843 and we have continued to achieve our aim of ‘advancing knowledge’ in a wide variety of ways. The bursaries are one way in which we support the youth of Tasmania.

Who can apply?

In 2018 bursaries were offered in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering. In 2019 the bursary program was broadened to also support students selected through a competitive process for international events in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

What is the closing date?

There is no closing date for applications, as applications are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year.

How to apply:

Students need to send a written application including:

  • a brief descriptor of the international summer school or event they have been selected to attend, including dates and costs
  • a copy of the recommendation from the Australian selection event or activity they were selected to attend
  • a concise statement, written by the student, about their goals and aspirations and a short CV (max 2 pages)
  • the endorsement of a senior staff member of their school.

Note: As the student/staff member may be contacted for interview/further information please provide contact phone numbers.

Send applications to: [email protected]

Dr Deborah Beswick
Chair, Bursaries Committee
The Royal Society of Tasmania

Australian Academy of Science – Statement on Bushfires and Climate Change

The Australian Academy of Science has
released a statement on the science behind
bushfires and climate change. 

 

See the Statement below or follow this link to read it
on the Australian Academy of Science website.

Statement regarding Australian bushfires

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February in Launceston – Ngaire Hobbins

Ngaire Hobbins, Chair of the Tasmanian division of Australian Association or Gerontology, presents a lecture on the science of nutrition, ageing and brain health in ordinary language. She offers sensible, practical advice to help people make the most of later life. 23 February, 1.30pm.

2020 Northern Lecture Calendar

LECTURE MEETINGS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DIGITAL LECTURES  ARE PLANNED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

The Northern Chapter of the Royal Society of Tasmania is pleased to present the 2020 Calendar for the Launceston Lecture series, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk.

The program commences on 23 February 2020.

A few dates are still to be finalised so please check back for updates.

Notice of Annual General Meeting – 1 March 2020

Royal Society of Tasmania

Annual General Meeting and Lecture – Sunday 1st  March

 

The Annual General Meeting of the Royal Society of Tasmania will be held on Sunday 1 March 2020 at 3 pm at the new location, The Old Woolstore Hotel lecture theatre, 1 Macquarie Street.

Nominations for positions on the Royal Society of Tasmania Council are now open for election at the Annual General Meeting.

 

The following positions are open for nomination:

Three Council Members (3 and 1 years)

Student Member (3 year)

Early Career Researcher (3 years)

Honorary Secretary (1 year)

Honorary Treasurer (1 year)

President (2 years maximum)

Vice President (2 years maximum)

Nominations must be received by midnight on Saturday 22rd February 2020.

A copy of the nomination form can be downloaded  here.

Copies may also be obtained from the RST office, Wednesdays 9:00am through 12 noon.

The completed and signed form may be returned by mail to:

The Returning Officer c/- The Royal Society of Tasmania
GPO Box 1166 Hobart TAS 7001

Deliver to the office, 19 Davey Street Hobart TAS 7001

or a signed and scanned copy may be emailed to:
[email protected]

For further information please contact the Honorary Secretary, David Wilson on 0409 854 101.

 

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Following the AGM, Prof. Jean-Philippe Beaulieu will present a lecture entitled 

The Secret Garden at Recherche Bay,1792

All members and friends are invited to attend.

 

 

Dr Jean-Philippe Beaulieu holds the inaugural David Warren Endowed Chair of Astrophysics at the University of Tasmania. Previously he was the Directeur de recherche CNRS, Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris in France.

Dr Beaulieu’s illustrious research career includes the 1996 Louis Armand Prize from the French Academy of Science. He is part of numerous major international collaborations and is co-lead investigator on the European Space Agency ARIEL mission, a space telescope planned for launch in 2028.

Dr Beaulieu has long collaborated with  researchers in Tasmania and is a co-author of the 2016 publication, Secret Garden at Recherche Bay – 1792. The book tells the story of Felix Lahaye, a gardener with Admiral Bruni d’Entrecasteaux’s French expedition, and the garden he created at Recherche Bay.

 

Admission: free for members of The Royal Society of Tasmania *
      $6 general admission
      $4 for students and Friends of TMAG
* membership forms available at the door

2020 Lecture Calendar – Hobart

LECTURE MEETINGS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DIGITAL LECTURES  ARE PLANNED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

The Royal Society of Tasmania

Hobart lecture program for 2020:

 

We are pleased to present the Hobart lecture program for 2020. As usual, there is something for everyone and everything of value and interest to inquiring minds of all persuasions.

 

We would also like to announce a change to the session time for the Hobart lectures. It has been decided to hold the lectures on Sunday afternoons at 3 pm (except where otherwise indicated).  We hope that you will all find this convenient and an enlightening way to spend a Sunday afternoon.    

 

Here is the calendar of speakers commencing in May. We look forward to seeing you there. Your feedback is always welcome.

17 May:  Dr. E. Doddridge on the oceanography of the Southern Ocean (This is our first ZOOM online & recorded lecture)

5th July:  MR Banks medallists – Associate Professor Arko Lucieer & Dr Eloise Foo

2nd August: TMAG Culture Curator Kirstie Ross: ‘In pursuit of Tasmania’s West: A curator’s view’

6th Sep: Clive Lord medallist – Prof. Jamie Kirkpatrick

4th October: Doctoral award winners – Dr Indrani Mukherjee and Dr Jessica Ericson

8th Nov: Post graduate afternoon

1st Dec, Christmas Dinner Lecture by Dr John Willaimson – Hobart’s Antarctic Connection – CSIRO Lecture Theatre

 

* Please check back for updates *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prof James Vickers – November at QVMAG

The Royal Society of Tasmania presents Professor James Vickers – Reducing Risk of Dementia – Sunday, 24th November 2019 at Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk, Launceston @ 1.30pm