The Royal Society of Tasmania (South)
2023 Lecture Series
Lectures will be held face-to-face at the various venues listed. Recordings of each lecture will be available on the RST YouTube channel after each event. Venues will be confirmed closer to the date of the lecture.
Lectures will be on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm, except where indicated otherwise by ☗☗☗ beside the date.
This program will be updated over time.
Check regularly for the latest information.
We hope that you will all find this a convenient and an enlightening way to spend a Sunday afternoon. As usual, there is something for everyone and everything of value and interest to inquiring minds of all persuasions.
** ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING **
☗☗☗ Mon 6 March, 4–6pm
Emeritus Professor Stefan Petrow
’A very great idea’? Acclimatisation in Tasmania, 1862 – 1895. Venue: Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.
The lecture follows the AGM of the Society.
The lecture follows the AGM of the Society.
Sun 2 April, 3pm
Dr Keith Hayes
“Assessing the risks of eliminating malaria with gene drives”. Venue: Geology Lecture Theatre, UTas.
☗☗☗ Thurs 25 May, 5.30pm
Ann Cripps, in conversation with Kate Warner AC
“The research for Gardeners, Plant Collectors, Friends”. Venue: Central Gallery, TMAG.
** MID-WINTER DINNER AND LECTURE **
☗☗☗ Thurs 8 June, 6pm
Shasta Henry
“Future Shock”. Venue: Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Sun 2 July, 3pm
Michael Mansell – Tasmanian Aboriginal leader, activist and lawyer
(Title TBA). Venue: Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay.
** PETER SMITH MEDALLIST **
Sun 6 August, 3pm
Dr Rachel Climie and Dr Vipul Gupta
(Title TBA). Venue: Geology Lecture Theatre, UTas.
** JOINT BEER AQUATIC EVENT FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK **
☗☗☗ Thurs 24 August, 6pm
(speaker TBA)
(Title TBA) . Venue: Hobart Brewing Company, 16 Evans Street, Hobart
☗☗☗ Thurs 28 September, 6pm
(speaker TBA)
Art Fund-raising event featuring the works of Louisa Anne Meredith. Venue: Government House, Hobart.
** CHRISTMAS DINNER AND LECTURE **
☗☗☗ Thu 7 December, 6pm
Dr Annaliese Jacobs-Clayton
“Franklin Expedition”. Venue: Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.
