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Welcome to The Royal Society of Victoria |
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The Royal Society of Victoria has been an active and vital part of Melbourne's scientific heritage since 1854. Membership is open to anyone interested in science and the promotion of science for the benefit of the community.
Located in the heart of Melbourne, the Society's Hall at 9 Victoria Street (entrance 8 La Trobe Street) is the venue for an interesting program of public scientific lectures, symposia and events to promote the sciences to the Victoria and Australian community. These lectures are open to the public. See the 2012 Program of Lectures on the Events Page
The Society building with lecture theatre, Board Rooms and function rooms is a suitable heritage place for your next meeting.
The Royal Society of Victoria has "Gift Recipient Status" for taxation purposes. Donations to the Royal Society of Victoria are tax deductible.
The Royal Society of Victoria acknowledges the generous support of gifts, grants, bequests and sponsorship that assist us in the ongoing promotion of science and technology in our community, and without whom many of our symposia and activities would not be possible. See the Sponsors and Supporters page for details of recent grants, bequests and sponsorships. |
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We welcome the following members who were recently elected as Members of the Royal Society of Victoria:
Dr John Edward HARRISON, MBBS BA, Anaesthetist
Tyler STEWART, Student |
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1. THE FINDINGS OF THE "MOCK" CORONIAL INQUIRY INTO THE DEATHS OF BURKE, WILLS & GRAY Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass handed down her findings into the deaths of Robert O'Hara Burke, William John Wills and Charles Gray on Thursday 19th April 2012. See her findings here.
2. THE BOOKS HAVE SOLD SO WELL A THIRD PRINTING HAS BEEN ORDERED "Burke & Wills The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition", (unpublished science of the expedition) was released by CSIRO Publishing in November 2011. Order this very special high quality book at $59.95 (plus $9 postage and handling or by pick it up from the Society Office). Click here for an order form.
3. ROYAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA ANNUAL YOUNG SCIENTIST RESEARCH PRIZES (FOUR CATEGORIES) Nominations are called for outstanding doctoral students (in years two to four of the doctoral research) for the 2012 Royal Society of Victoria Young Scientist Research Prizes. Nominations are accepted from doctoral students, RSV Members, University departments, Supervisors and Science Research Organisations. Nominations close at 31st May 2012 (See the Awards and Prizes Page)
4 . THESE 150 YEAR OLD DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO SELLING FAST (THEY RELATE TO THE SOCIETY OF 1860 AND BURKE AND WILLS). The initial 40 of the "Limited Editon" Release boxed sets of Society Proceedings from 1858-1864 (Original 150 year old Volumes) have sold (only 80 are available). These original 150 year old volumes of the Society's Proceedings containing many of the reports and planning of the Victorian  Exploration (Burke and Wills) Committee, are being released in a presentation boxed set. These historical records are presented in a leather look box, each set is numbered and a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance is included. To see more details of the contents click on the adjacent button.
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Public Science Events Coming up
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24th May 2012
7.00pm
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RSV Lecture (RSV Lecture Theatre):
"Planets, exoplanets and the search for extraterrestial life"
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Speaker: Prof. Rachel Webster (Melbourne)
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12th June 2012
7.00pm
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RSV Lecture (RSV Lecture Theatre):
"Managing Water: A systems engineering point of view"
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Speaker: Prof. Iven Mareels (Melbourne)
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20th
September 2012
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Public Lecture on "Climate Change Science"
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Watch this space for details
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21st & 22nd
September 2012
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Symposium: "Climate Change Science: impacts and adaptaion for Victoria"
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Watch this space for details
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Rare Royal Society publications available for purchase (see Proceedings Page on Menu) |
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The Royal Society of Victoria has available for sale origiinal copies of its Scientific Proceedings from the 1860's to 1940's. These historic scientific publications detail the early science and surveys of the then Colony of Victoria. They are in original condition of new books some 80 to 150 years old. Prices vary depending on rarity.
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