Royal Society of NSW

The Royal Society of New South Wales

The Society is the oldest learned society in the Southern Hemisphere, tracing its origin to the Philosophical Society of Australasia, founded in Sydney in 1821. It became the Royal Society of New South Wales by Royal Assent in 1866 and was incorporated by an Act of the NSW Parliament in 1881.

The Society exists for "the encouragement of studies and investigations in Science Art Literature and Philosophy".

The Society:

publishes results of studies and investigations in its Journal and Proceedings;
conducts monthly meetings;
awards prizes and medals; and
liaises with other learned societies within Australia and internationally.

At the Society's regular public meetings leading researchers and thinkers explain the latest developments in all fields of interest. These talks talks are varied, topical and informative.

Visitors are always welcome.

Visit our Lectures & Meetings Page.

The Society also publishes the Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales. This is exchanged with 600 institutions in 50 countries worldwide.

Membership of the Royal Society of New South Wales is open to any person interested in Science, Art, Literature or Philosophy.

Visit our Membership Page.

Download our Brochure.pdf.

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News and coming events

Thursday 6 June

Royal Society of NSW Forum 2013

"Maths and science education in Australia - is there a crisis?"

Speakers: Professor Brian Schmidt AC FRS FRSN, Professor Steven Schwartz, Professor Merlin Crossley and Ms Judith Wheelden AM.

Moderated by Andrew Funnell of Radio National.

Venue:
Coles Theatre,
Powerhouse Museum,
500 Harris Street,
Ultimo

Admission: Members: $5; Non-members: $15

Time: 6:00 for 6:30pm.

The Forum will be broadcast on ABC Radio National's Big Ideas later in June.

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