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Royal Society of Victoria

Name: Royal Society of Victoria
Address: 8 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, AU
Telephone: +61396635259

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We are a vibrant physical and online hub where Australians with an interest in science and technology can meet to energetically share insights, trade ideas and discuss solutions to our society's important challenges. Established in 1854 and headquartered in its purpose-built Hall since 1859, the Society has played an important role in the scientific life of Melbourne and Victoria. The Society cont

inues to convene the state’s science community with a vibrant program of public science talks and forums, STEM industry and career-development events, partner programs and a community activation agenda for suburban and regional Victoria through delivering the state’s Inspiring Australia program ("Inspiring Victoria") and National Science Week events.

11/06/2026

In this public lecture hosted by Royal Society of Victoria and the Geological Society of Australia, Victoria Division, Dr Helen Green will outline the latest scientific techniques used to establish the age of Australia’s oldest rock art, and the innovative, multi-disciplinary projects that bring together traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western science to deepen our understanding of these remarkable cultural records and how we might protect them into the future.

📆 30 June
⏰ 6-8pm
📍Royal Society of Victoria, 8 La Trobe St Melbourne 3000

16/04/2026

We are hosting our special general meeting next week, and we encourage all members to come along. We will be meeting to consider, and if thought fit, pass a special resolution to replace exisiting Rules and By-Laws of the Society with a new set of Rules.

When registering, please select the ticket type of how you will be voting i.e. in person, online or via proxy.

Note that only members and employees of the Society are entitled to attend this Special General Meeting of Members.

You can register here: https://events.humanitix.com/rsv-special-general-meeting

26/03/2026

Join us Tuesday 31 March, 5:30–7:30pm for an evening of conversation as we celebrate the launch our latest edition of Science Victoria on research funding in Australia.

This panel brings together contributors to explore the current challenges, future opportunities, and why funding reform matters now.

✨ Nibbles and tipples, and great discussion provided

🎟️ Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-future-funding-of-australian-research-science-victoria-magazine-launch

24/03/2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of the latest Science Victoria magazine edition, exploring the future of funding for Australian research.

Australia’s ability to respond to future challenges, from climate change to medical innovation, depends on strong research systems. Yet funding cuts and outdated mechanisms are placing increasing pressure on the sector.

Hear from contributing authors in a panel discussion led by editor Tim Thwaites as they explore the key challenges and potential solutions shaping the future of research funding.

Enjoy light refreshments and stay for networking with researchers, industry professionals and fellow science enthusiasts.

🎟️ Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-future-funding-of-australian-research-science-victoria-magazine-launch

17/03/2026

Victoria’s medical research industry generates over $600 million for the State each year, but its future funding is under threat.

Despite its economic and social impact, research institutes are facing mounting financial pressure as funding from the Medical Research Fund falls millions short of what was promised. The result is slower progress on treatments and growing strain on the sector.

A solution may be within reach. Federal Member for Kooyong Dr Monique Ryan is pushing for urgent reforms to ensure investing in medical research reflects the sector’s needs.

Read our latest Science Victoria article to find out more: https://www.rsv.org.au/articles/medical-research-future-funding

13/03/2026

Science today is increasingly international. The most impactful research is often produced by teams collaborating across borders.

Yet, Australia’s research funding models are out of date. While other countries are adapting their systems to support global collaborating, Australia risks falling behind.

Find out how we can modernise our funding ecosystem here: https://www.rsv.org.au/articles/collaborative-funding-adrian-collins

12/03/2026

Dr Véronique Paris is a Medical Entomologist working in the Pest & Environmental Adaptation Research Group at the University of Melbourne, where she studies Australian mosquitoes.

Her work focuses on developing more sustainable ways to manage mosquito populations and better understand how pathogens are picked up and transmitted. Outside the lab, she’s also a passionate science communicator, sharing insights about mosquitos and demystifying what research life is really like.

may have passed, but the work of women in STEM is happening every single day. We’re spotlighting some of the incredible women driving science and innovation here in Victoria.

Know a woman in STEM we should feature next? Tag her below!

11/03/2026

How do we future-proof Australia?

In our latest edition of Science Victoria, former Chief Scientist Emeritus Professor Ian Chubb AC explains why a strong national science capacity is essential. Investment in research has kept Australia steady through past crises and will be just as critical in facing the emerging challenges ahead.

Discover why science investment matters now more than ever here: https://www.rsv.org.au/articles/ian-chubb-research-funding

10/03/2026

The latest edition of Science Victoria is live!

This edition is dedicated to the future of funding of Australian science. From writers such as former Chief Scientist Ian Chubb and RSV Councillor Anita Goh, this edition explores the current challenges and potential solutions to the funding crisis.

Read the full magazine or individual articles here: https://www.rsv.org.au/science-victoria/jan-feb-26---the-future-of-funding-for-australian-science

03/03/2026

The January-February edition of Science Victoria has launched!

From exploring the importance of investing in our capacity to face future challenges to analysing the unprecedented financial strain our medical research institutes are under, this issue of Science Victoria explores the problematic future funding of science.

Research contributes hundreds of millions of dollars a year to Victoria's economy, supports close to 100,000 jobs and is considered a key to the state's future economic growth. However, its future funding is problematic. Our authors investigate how we got here and some of the ways we can overcome this.

Read the full magazine here: https://www.flipsnack.com/5D8FF6ED75E/94cac688-5cd9-45a1-950b-8125ddbe0048

Or read through articles on our website: https://www.rsv.org.au/science-victoria/jan-feb-26---the-future-of-funding-for-australian-science

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://rsv.org.au/

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