The Royal Society of Tasmania 2024 Christmas Dinner and Lecture
Members and guests are invited to join us for the annual Christmas Dinner and Lecture.
Wednesday 4 December. Note a new venue: The Pickled Pear at The University Club, 38a Dobson Road, UTAS, located opposite the Engineering Faculty – ample parking, disability parking and access.
The formalities and meal commence at 6.00 pm, but please arrive earlier for a convivial drink and chat.
Please fill in and return the acceptance form to admin@rst.org.au before 13 November. Download the acceptance form using this link. Cost is $75 per person.
The lecture to be given by Dr Hanne Nielsen, Senior Lecturer in Antarctic Law and Governance, UTAS, is entitled:
“Antarctica and Popular Culture”
Dr Hanne Nielsen is known for her research on representations of Antarctica in culture and the arts, particularly in literature and media. She has a background in Antarctic Studies and has explored how Antarctica is depicted in various narratives, focusing on the intersection of polar history, gender, and cultural studies.
Dr Nielsen has also been an advocate for women in Antarctic research, highlighting the roles of women in polar expeditions and science. Her work contributes to understanding how perceptions of Antarctica have shaped public and scientific discourses, especially in relation to environmental change and geopolitics.