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The Royal Society of Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6165 7014

Address: 19 Davey St 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 What made Tasmania? - A public lecture to celebrate the Centenary of the Royal Society of Tasmania, Northern Branch, by Ralph Bottrill Sunday, 27th June 2021, 1.30pm Meeting Room, QVMAG, Inveresk, Launceston.... Due to COVID restrictions, registration will be required for the QVMAG lecture phone 0417 330 118 or email [email protected] For Zoom webinar, register at rst.org.au To commemorate the inaugural meeting of the Northern Branch on 27 June 1921 delivered by the Government Geologist, Loftus-Hills, this lecture will revisit the subject of geology but with the focus on developments in Tasmanian geology. The geology of Tasmania is very ancient, complex, highly mineralised and controversial, and most of the west was poorly understood, until in recent decades the mapping, dating and information compilation coordinated by the Tasmanian Geological Survey (MRT) has enabled us to get much greater understanding, and produce detailed maps of most of it, despite the largely difficult terrain and complexity. Ralph has an MSc in geology, and is a geologist and mineralogist, living near Hobart. He has worked for 36 years at Mineral Resources Tasmania where he manages the labs and rock collections and studies various Tasmanian mineral deposits, rocks and minerals. He is also an associate curator for minerals with the Tasmanian Museum and the Queen Victoria Museum.

24.01.2022 The recent Royal Society of Tasmania, Northern Branch lecture, "Impact of Plastics on Marine Wildlife", by Dr Jennifer Lavers, is now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mA1G_3xhUX4

24.01.2022 Patriotism and Place in 19th Century Tasmania - a public lecture via Zoom, by Professor Henry Reynolds Sunday, 22nd November, 2020, 1.30pm, Launceston Register now at https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_vZVV0CeMScWRq2ER3nDEtA... Andrew Inglis Clark was the one of the few republicans among the generation of colonial politicians who became the fathers of federation. His views are more interesting because they emerged from a long tradition of Tasmanian patriotism based on a powerful commitment to place, which was already apparent in the 1820’s and reinforced in succeeding generations. Henry Reynolds grew up and was educated in Tasmania at Hobart High and UTAS with a B.A hons and an M.A. With his wife Margaret he spent several years teaching in London, returning to Australia in 1965 to take up a lectureship in the new Townsville University College. He spent most of his career in North Queensland. Best known for his many books, articles and documentaries about the relations between Aborigines and settlers.

21.01.2022 Chemical Answers Now - Protecting Us and Our Environment A public online lecture by Professor Michael Breadmore, via Zoom. Sunday, 27th September, 1.30pm. Register now at http://rst.org.au/ Professor Breadmore is pioneering the development of portable and transportable technology to provide chemical information when and where the sample is collected. Applications include the detection of home-made explosives at airports, the continuous monitoring of nutrients in our rivers, a...nd more recently, whether we can use these to detect viruses. After public education in Northern Tasmania, Prof Breadmore graduated from University of Tasmania with BSc (Hons); PhD; DSc. He has made a continued and sustained contribution towards miniaturized analytical technology for clinical, forensic, environmental and food applications at UTAS. He was one of three finalists in the Eureka Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2011), has been listed in the Analytical Scientist’s power list of the top 100 analytical chemists in the world (2014, 2017, 2019), and is the Director of the Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science. See more

21.01.2022 TOMORROW 27th September, 1.30pm. Chemical Answers Now - Protecting Us and Our Environment A public online lecture by Professor Michael Breadmore, via Zoom.... Register now at http://rst.org.au/ Professor Breadmore is pioneering the development of portable and transportable technology to provide chemical information when and where the sample is collected. Applications include the detection of home-made explosives at airports, the continuous monitoring of nutrients in our rivers, and more recently, whether we can use these to detect viruses. After public education in Northern Tasmania, Prof Breadmore graduated from University of Tasmania with BSc (Hons); PhD; DSc. He has made a continued and sustained contribution towards miniaturized analytical technology for clinical, forensic, environmental and food applications at UTAS. He was one of three finalists in the Eureka Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2011), has been listed in the Analytical Scientist’s power list of the top 100 analytical chemists in the world (2014, 2017, 2019), and is the Director of the Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science.

20.01.2022 "Climate Challenges and the Path to Mitigation" - The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) and the Royal Society of Tasmania (RST) are bringing together three outstanding speakers who will take the audience on the path from climate crisis to sustainable future. Wednesday, 23rd June 2021, 7pm, at the Stanley Burbury Theatre, UTAS Sandy Bay Hobart and via Zoom webinar. Register to attend in person at UTAS via:... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/climate-challenges-and-the- Register for the Zoom Webinar via: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_vasTJFUAT1S__eOj7jA_lg Professor Nathan Bindoff, a three times lead author on the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) assessment report, will provide a snapshot of emerging new climate states, tipping points and extreme weather in our potential future with weather events more frequent and intense than ever before. Learning from past events is key to mitigating the impact of climate change; ATSE Fellow Professor Mary O’Kane will examine the nature of the 2019-20 bushfires, why they raise some particular challenges for mitigation and how applied scientists can influence policy development effectively. The energy sector plays a major part in climate change mitigation; Andrew Catchpole has for the last twenty years been involved in Hydro Tasmania’s participation in Australia’s National Electricity Market and will talk about the sector’s current mitigation strategies as they shift to sustainable energy production. This event is open to the public. People with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are encouraged to attend.

19.01.2022 Papers and Proceedings of The Royal Society of Tasmania - Submissions welcome. Since 1849, The Royal Society of Tasmania has published an annual journal of Papers and Proceedings featuring refereed scholarly papers. Papers from a wide range of disciplines are accepted as research, review and presentation papers, and as short notes. Copies of this prestigious journal are held by academic institutions around the world and papers are accessible online at: https://rst.org.au/pape...rs-and-proceedings/published-papers/ In 2019, the Society’s journal experienced over 83 000 downloads. Papers and Proceedings of The Royal Society of Tasmania publishes research with a particular, but not exclusive, focus on Tasmanian and Antarctic natural science and history. Papers in the arts, social sciences or other disciplines associated with these same geographic areas are also encouraged. Papers are accepted from researchers worldwide. The Society welcomes your submission. Please check The Royal Society of Tasmania website for author guidelines and more information: https://rst.org.au/papers-and-proceedings/ Society mailing address: GPO Box 1166, Hobart TAS 7001 Society Office location: 19 Davey Street, Hobart Office hours: Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 3 6165 7014

18.01.2022 The Royal Society of Tasmania is proud to announce the publication of it's latest book - "Australian Mineral Discoverers 1950-2010" Published on the 1st December 2020, the book may be ordered now via the Society's online store: https://rst.org.au//australian-mineral-discoverers-1950-2/... Editors: John Hill, Tony Hope, Ross Large, David Royle The Society has historically maintained a strong connection with exploration and discovery across a broad spectrum of natural sciences, including medical, biological and geological sciences. Geologists have played an important role in the Society, beginning with RM Johnston, a highly active and influential member, who authored the first book on the Geology of Tasmania which was commissioned by the Tasmania Government in 1884 to promote exploration and mining in Tasmania. His contributions were recognised by the Society with the production of the R.M. Johnston Medal. Mineral discoveries in the 1950 to 2010 period have been the backbone of wealth creation for all Australians and helped to maintain Australia’s economic position as the Lucky Country. However, discovery of buried minerals is an extremely complex science that requires knowledge, innovation, disciplined application of geological principles, teamwork, persistence and an ounce of luck. This book features 65 stories of the life and achievements of a cross section of Australian mineral explorers who have advanced the science of discovery and contributed to the wealth of Australia for all Australians. Without these mineral discoveries, most in remote and inhospitable parts of Australia, many of us would not enjoy the high standards of living achieved in this country.

16.01.2022 TOMORROW, Saturday, 15th August 2020, 2pm - The Royal Society of Tasmania - National Science Week 2020 "Working on Water: Celebrating women in marine science" To be aired on Edge Radio 99.3FM 2-4pm and released on RST YouTube and wherever you get your podcast at 4 pm.... We are excited to produce local and national radio, podcast and video content from interviews with Tasmanian Marine Scientists, who were invited to demonstrate the diversity of opportunities for careers in marine science, including in industry and research. Featured guests include: Claire Butler Marine Solutions Tasmania. After completing an Honours degree in seaweed ecology, Claire held multiple research assistant jobs at research institutions. Her role in these positions was focused on making existing spatial data (e.g. habitat maps) available to the public for communication and use in scientific (and other) pursuits. A/Prof Mary-Anne Lea from IMAS, UTAS. Dr Mary-Anne Lea is an Associate Professor at the Ecology and Biodiversity Centre at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania. She is interested in the way in which the environment and climate change affect the behaviour, distribution and life history of marine and polar vertebrates. Mibu Fisher, CSIRO. Mibu is an early career marine ethnoecologist within the multi-use ecosystems tropical coastal group, in CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere, in Brisbane. She is an Aboriginal scientist with engagement skills for strengthening partnerships between First Nations communities and the research sector. Her specific interests are around Traditional Knowledge (science) and management practices being considered within modern day fisheries, coastal and conservation management. Megan Hartog, CSIRO. Megan completed a degree in marine science at the Australian Maritime College. Her Honours project uncovered soft coral communities in the lower Tamar Estuary. Megan worked for several years in natural resource management, which included regular water quality monitoring in the Tamar. Megan then joined CSIRO Marine National Facility as a Voyage Operations Manager, where she is involved in organising research voyages on the blue-water research vessel, RV Investigator. Worksheets for children will be available, and will include artwork from local artist Josh Pringle, and sea country artwork by Brisbane-based Aboriginal artist Shara Delaney. Shara will also provide a story to accompany the artwork, which will be based on Tasmanian marine life.

16.01.2022 The Royal Society of Tasmania's Science Week 2020 event - "Working on Water: Celebrating women in marine science" is now available to view on YouTube via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

15.01.2022 Tomorrow, November 8th, 3pm, Hobart - a Zoom webinar. 'Antarctic krill: What do the Southern Ocean's charismatic "omega-fauna" eat, and how might they fare in a future high CO2 world? - Dr Jessica Ericson Register in advance for this webinar:... https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_MChENtLnTJ6n0tO0GVbdAA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are fascinating invertebrates with an important role in the Southern Ocean, as the primary prey of Antarctic whales, seals, penguins, fish, squid & seabirds. Krill are lipid rich, making them a particularly nutritious food for their predators. Many of us know what animals eat krill, but what do krill eat and what makes them so nutritious? This PhD research used fatty acids as dietary biomarkers to investigate the diet of krill over consecutive years & seasons, filling knowledge gaps on krill diet, especially in winter. Because krill are so important in the food web, any decreases in krill biomass could result in a major ecological regime shift. Little is known about how climate change will affect krill. As part of this PhD research, the first long-term study (one-year) was carried out to investigate the effects of ocean acidification on the physiology & biochemistry of krill. These novel results, and those from other recent studies will be discussed.

15.01.2022 Nominations still open - The 2020 Peter Smith Medal Nominations are still open for the Royal Society of Tasmania Peter Smith Medal. This medal is awarded biennially to an outstanding early career researcher in any field. The recipient receives a medal and will be invited to deliver The Peter Smith Lecture to the Society. For the purpose of the medal, early career means within the first seven years since the award of a PhD, at the time of the nomination deadline. Extension...s to the seven years post-PhD eligibility requirement will be offered to applicants whose career has been interrupted to accommodate carer responsibilities, illness or other circumstances. The Peter Smith Medal is open to all nationalities. Further conditions of the award are: The research should have been largely carried out in Tasmania or under the aegis of a Tasmanian-based organisation and within the Society’s purview; and Nominations may be made by anyone although no self-nominations will be accepted. Nominations must be received by cob, August 31, 2020. For further information, please see: https://rst.org.au/2020-peter-smith-medal-call-for-nominat/

15.01.2022 The Royal Society of Tasmania Clive Lord Lecture - a Zoom Webinar. "Cyclic dynamics in Tasmanian high mountain treeless vegetation" Presented by the 2019 Clive Lord Medallist Prof. Jamie Kirkpatrick AM. Sunday, Sep 6th, 2020, 3pm.... Register in advance for this webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_ZgEbF8UHRt2D3UY4rasUcw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Prof Jamie Kirkpatrick AM is Distinguished Professor in Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Tasmania where he helps students learn about nature, researches its characteristics and conservation, and engages with wider society. He has supervised to graduation more than 70 higher degree students. He is most cited in the academic literature for his work on planning conservation reserves and on the socioecology of urban areas. He has also written, or contributed to, many publications that are accessible to a wider audience. These include several books with Peter Dombrovskis, and, most recently, Art by Nature.

12.01.2022 TOMORROW Sunday 23rd August, 1.30pm - The Royal Society of Tasmania, Northern Branch - Science Week Forum via Zoom Webinar - "Breaking New Ground" Three University of Tasmania PhD Candidates will present their research on a wide variety of topics. Register in advance for this webinar using the following link:... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_-RChbrUCTdS6IvML6a1QSA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Duyen Tran Diabesity: a new opportunity for reducing the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in the Obesity epidemic. Duyen is a Pharmacy PhD candidate investigating the causes of insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Her project aims to determine whether the abnormal accumulation of toxic fats in skeletal muscles contributes to the elevation of glucose levels. Duyen’s findings will offer a novel prospective biomarker to predict the incidence of insulin resistance in the current diabesity (diabetes + obesity) epidemic. Indika Fernando A bumpy road to perfect fruits Indika is attached to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Innovative Horticultural Products. His research is focused on understanding the compound forces that create fruit damage in the long road trip between the growing areas and markets, and an experimental approach to help industry deliver the perfect bananas. Christelle Auguste Tidal energy is coming to Tasmania Christelle has a passion for renewable energy and the ocean. Her research at AMC focuses on how tidal turbines could influence sediment transport in high energetic sites. She spent 17 days at sea to collect data in Banks Strait northeast of Tasmania. The aim of her PhD is to assess the sediment dynamics at tidal energy site in Australia and predict the environmental response to the extraction of energy.

09.01.2022 Tomorrow, 27th June 2021, 1.15pm - What made Tasmania? - A public lecture to celebrate the Centenary of the Royal Society of Tasmania, Northern Branch, by Ralph Bottrill Meeting Room, QVMAG, Inveresk, Launceston. Due to COVID restrictions, registration will be required... for the QVMAG lecture phone 0417 330 118 or email [email protected] For Zoom webinar, register at rst.org.au To commemorate the inaugural meeting of the Northern Branch on 27 June 1921 delivered by the Government Geologist, Loftus-Hills, this lecture will revisit the subject of geology but with the focus on developments in Tasmanian geology. The geology of Tasmania is very ancient, complex, highly mineralised and controversial, and most of the west was poorly understood, until in recent decades the mapping, dating and information compilation coordinated by the Tasmanian Geological Survey (MRT) has enabled us to get much greater understanding, and produce detailed maps of most of it, despite the largely difficult terrain and complexity. Ralph has an MSc in geology, and is a geologist and mineralogist, living near Hobart. He has worked for 36 years at Mineral Resources Tasmania where he manages the labs and rock collections and studies various Tasmanian mineral deposits, rocks and minerals. He is also an associate curator for minerals with the Tasmanian Museum and the Queen Victoria Museum.

06.01.2022 The recent Royal Society of Tasmania, Northern Branch, Zoom lecture, "Butterfly Brilliance - The Lambkin Knight Butterfly Collection" by Dr Trevor Lambkin, David Maynard and Simon Fearn, is now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LipxefqEyJ4

04.01.2022 The Royal Society of Tasmania, Northern Branch - Science Week Forum via Zoom Webinar - "Breaking New Ground" Three University of Tasmania PhD Candidates will present their research on a wide variety of topics. Sunday 23 August 2020 at 1:30 PM... Register in advance for this webinar using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_-RChbrUCTdS6IvML6a1QSA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Duyen Tran Diabesity: a new opportunity for reducing the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in the Obesity epidemic. Duyen is a Pharmacy PhD candidate investigating the causes of insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Her project aims to determine whether the abnormal accumulation of toxic fats in skeletal muscles contributes to the elevation of glucose levels. Duyen’s findings will offer a novel prospective biomarker to predict the incidence of insulin resistance in the current diabesity (diabetes + obesity) epidemic. Indika Fernando A bumpy road to perfect fruits Indika is attached to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Innovative Horticultural Products. His research is focused on understanding the compound forces that create fruit damage in the long road trip between the growing areas and markets, and an experimental approach to help industry deliver the perfect bananas. Christelle Auguste Tidal energy is coming to Tasmania Christelle has a passion for renewable energy and the ocean. Her research at AMC focuses on how tidal turbines could influence sediment transport in high energetic sites. She spent 17 days at sea to collect data in Banks Strait northeast of Tasmania. The aim of her PhD is to assess the sediment dynamics at tidal energy site in Australia and predict the environmental response to the extraction of energy.

04.01.2022 TOMORROW Sunday, 6th Sept, 3pm - The Royal Society of Tasmania Clive Lord Lecture - a Zoom Webinar. "Cyclic dynamics in Tasmanian high mountain treeless vegetation" Presented by the 2019 Clive Lord Medallist Prof. Jamie Kirkpatrick AM. Register in advance for this webinar at:... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_ZgEbF8UHRt2D3UY4rasUcw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Prof Jamie Kirkpatrick AM is Distinguished Professor in Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Tasmania where he helps students learn about nature, researches its characteristics and conservation, and engages with wider society. He has supervised to graduation more than 70 higher degree students. He is most cited in the academic literature for his work on planning conservation reserves and on the socioecology of urban areas. He has also written, or contributed to, many publications that are accessible to a wider audience. These include several books with Peter Dombrovskis, and, most recently, Art by Nature.

02.01.2022 An Account of Earth's Middle Ages Life and Resources An online Webinar via Zoom, with Dr Indrani Mukherjee October 4th, 2020, 3pm, Hobart. Register in advance for this webinar:... https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_NPa0bXzQQvq-Va6GhOjVkA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Dr Indrani Mukherjee is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Geochemistry at CODES, University of Tasmania. She completed her PhD in 2018 from the University of Tasmania under the supervision of Professor Ross Large. Indrani acquired her B.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc. in Geology degrees from the University of Delhi, India. Indrani’s main focus has been on understanding pyrite trace element and sulphur isotope geochemistry in Precambrian marine black shales. Her research ties past geochemical conditions of the atmosphere-ocean system to evolution of early complex life and secular distribution of ore deposits through time. Indrani aims to apply the pyrite LA-ICP-MS technique towards developing a deep time model for evolution of complex life and devising vectors to SEDEX Zn-Pb and sedimentary Cu mineralisation.

02.01.2022 The Royal Society of Tasmania, Northern Branch - Science Week Forum via Zoom Webinar - "Breaking New Ground" Three University of Tasmania PhD Candidates will present their research on a wide variety of topics. Sunday 23 August 2020 at 1:30 PM... Register in advance for this webinar using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_-RChbrUCTdS6IvML6a1QSA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Duyen Tran Diabesity: a new opportunity for reducing the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in the Obesity epidemic. Duyen is a Pharmacy PhD candidate investigating the causes of insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Her project aims to determine whether the abnormal accumulation of toxic fats in skeletal muscles contributes to the elevation of glucose levels. Duyen’s findings will offer a novel prospective biomarker to predict the incidence of insulin resistance in the current diabesity (diabetes + obesity) epidemic. Indika Fernando A bumpy road to perfect fruits Indika is attached to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Innovative Horticultural Products. His research is focused on understanding the compound forces that create fruit damage in the long road trip between the growing areas and markets, and an experimental approach to help industry deliver the perfect bananas. Christelle Auguste Tidal energy is coming to Tasmania Christelle has a passion for renewable energy and the ocean. Her research at AMC focuses on how tidal turbines could influence sediment transport in high energetic sites. She spent 17 days at sea to collect data in Banks Strait northeast of Tasmania. The aim of her PhD is to assess the sediment dynamics at tidal energy site in Australia and predict the environmental response to the extraction of energy.

01.01.2022 The Royal Society of Tasmania - National Science Week 2020 "Working on Water: Celebrating women in marine science" Promotional video now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sG7RopWtMg... The event itself will be aired on Sunday 15th August, on Edge Radio 99.3FM, 2-4pm and released on RST YouTube and wherever you get your podcast at 4pm. Featuring interviews with Tasmanian Marine Scientists, who were invited to demonstrate the diversity of opportunities for careers in marine science, including in industry and research. Featured guests include: Claire Butler Marine Solutions Tasmania. A/Prof Mary-Anne Lea from IMAS, UTAS. Mibu Fisher, CSIRO. Megan Hartog, CSIRO. Worksheets for children will be available, and will include artwork from local artist Josh Pringle, and sea country artwork by Brisbane-based Aboriginal artist Shara Delaney. Shara will also provide a story to accompany the artwork, which will be based on Tasmanian marine life.

01.01.2022 Tomorrow 23rd June, 7pm - "Climate Challenges and the Path to Mitigation" - The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) and the Royal Society of Tasmania (RST) are bringing together three outstanding speakers who will take the audience on the path from climate crisis to sustainable future. Stanley Burbury Theatre, UTAS Sandy Bay Hobart and via Zoom webinar. Register to attend in person at UTAS via:... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/climate-challenges-and-the- Register for the Zoom Webinar via: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_vasTJFUAT1S__eOj7jA_lg Professor Nathan Bindoff, a three times lead author on the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) assessment report, will provide a snapshot of emerging new climate states, tipping points and extreme weather in our potential future with weather events more frequent and intense than ever before. Learning from past events is key to mitigating the impact of climate change; ATSE Fellow Professor Mary O’Kane will examine the nature of the 2019-20 bushfires, why they raise some particular challenges for mitigation and how applied scientists can influence policy development effectively. The energy sector plays a major part in climate change mitigation; Andrew Catchpole has for the last twenty years been involved in Hydro Tasmania’s participation in Australia’s National Electricity Market and will talk about the sector’s current mitigation strategies as they shift to sustainable energy production. This event is open to the public. People with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are encouraged to attend.

01.01.2022 The recent Royal Society of Tasmania lecture, "Antarctic krill: What do the Southern Ocean's charismatic "omega-fauna" eat, and how might they fare in a future high CO2 world?", by Dr Jessica Ericson, is now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I_A6vr1NZpA