The Royal Society of Victoria

Welcome to The Royal Society of Victoria

Click on the camel to follow the link to Burke and Wills 150th Anniversary Commemoration Program information.

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.

Located in the heart of Melbourne, the Society's Hall at 9 Victoria Street is the venue for an interesting program of scientific lectures, symposia and events to promote the sciences to the Victoria and Australian community. These lectures are open to the public. See the 2010 Program of Lectures on the Events Page

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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The Royal Society of Victoria is pleased to announce that it has elected a woman as President for the first time in 156 years. Professor Lynne Selwood (Dept of Zoology, University of Melbourne) was last evening (4 March 2010) declared elected as President of this Victorian scientific institution. She assumes her position after the Annual General Meeting on 11 March 2010. For more information of the election of Officers and Councillors go to the "About the Society" and "Annual Elections" page on the left hand menu.

Vale

Dr Phillip Garth Law

AC CBE PM, FFRSV

21 Apr. 1912 - 28 Feb. 2010

In remembrance of a great Australian we pay tribute to our former President and Councillor, a Polar Scientist and Educationalist. The development of Australia’s presence, bases and science in Antarctica today, is due in part to his drive, perserverance and foresight. The President, Councillors and Members of the Royal Society of Victoria mark the passing of a great contributor to our Society and to Australian and Antarctic science.

Membership

We welcome the following members who were recently elected as members of the Royal Society of Victoria:

Mr Jeffrey Charles BIRD, BE, MBA, MIEAust, Retired

Dr. Paul Charles COOPER, PhD(Biochem)(Melb), BSc(Hons)(Melb), GradDip(OrgChange)(RMIT), BSc(Monash), MAICD, Consultant

Professor Phillip Alexander HAMILTON, RFD, BA, LLB(Hons), PANZCN, FSNV, Lawyer, Notary Teacher, Author

Dr. David Lindsay MACMILLAN, BSc, PhD, Academic/Zoologist

Mr. Russell John SMITH, BE(Hons), F’shipDipCvlEngg, Engineer

Dr. Geoffrey Charles WESTCOTT, BSc(Hons), MSc, DipCons, MSc, PhD, FEIANZ, Academic

Rare Royal Society publications available for purchase (see Proceedings Page on Menu)

The Royal Society of Victoria has available for sale origiinal copies of it's 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 140 years old. Prices vary depending on rarity.

SPECIAL A limited edition, numbered and certified, boxed set of three original volumes of the Society's Proceedings documenting the planning, provisioning, scientific instructions and reports on the Burke and Wills Expedition will become available later this year. Expressions of interest may be made by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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