Full annual programs of lectures and events released

Measurement for All Times, for All People

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to its public lecture on June 1 to hear guest speakers Dr Jan Herrmann and Dr Sara Morawetz reflect on the history and future of measurement as we commemorate the signing of the Metre Convention. Open the post to learn more.

RST Medal Winners 2024

The RST Council recently awarded the two medals on offer this year, namely the Peter Smith Medal and the Louisa Anne Meredith Medal. Open this post to find out who they are.

Vale Distinguished Professor James Barrie Kirkpatrick AM 1946 – 2024

Distinguished Professor James Barrie Kirkpatrick AM, one of the Royal Society’s most prestigious members and prolific contributor, died on 21 October 2024 in Hobart. Professor Kirkpatrick was awarded the RST Clive Lord Medal in 2019 for his outstanding research on Tasmania’s natural environment and maintained a publication record in the Society’s Journal which spanned half a century. Open this post to read the obituary.

Vale Professor David Headley Green AM FAA FRS, 1936 – 2024

Professor David Green, a long-term member of the RST, died on 6 September 2024 in Hobart. Professor Green was one of Australia’s most eminent geologists. He was awarded the RST RM Johnston Memorial Medal in 2016. Open this post to read an obituary.

Lynne Uptin OAM FSBA

Congratulations to our RST member Lynne Uptin OAM who was awarded the 2024 Best Botanical Art Exhibit Award and a Gold Medal award for 2024 for her suite of works. Open this post for more details.

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