Royal Society of Victoria

Royal Society of Victoria Photo of the RSV Hall: Adrienne Bizzarri

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.

Get ready to unleash your potential! 🚀 We're excited to launch the New Minds Awards, celebrating the trailblazers of tom...
01/08/2026

Get ready to unleash your potential! 🚀 We're excited to launch the New Minds Awards, celebrating the trailblazers of tomorrow in science, engineering, and technology in Victoria. If you're a rising star with a groundbreaking achievement, take the first step towards recognition and apply now! Learn more: https://rsv.org.au/awards

30/07/2026
One thing that never gets old is our Science Victoria panel events. Join us in July for the launch of our May/June editi...
24/06/2026

One thing that never gets old is our Science Victoria panel events.

Join us in July for the launch of our May/June edition of Science Victoria, Ageing: Choose Your Own Story. Come hear from three panelists of contributing authors as they discuss the science of longevity and how to age well.

Light refreshments will be available.

Register here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/longevity-and-ageing-how-to-choose-your-own-story

Shot in stunning 4K cinematography, the '7Seasons' Documentary celebrates Indigenous knowledge and the young people at t...
23/06/2026

Shot in stunning 4K cinematography, the '7Seasons' Documentary celebrates Indigenous knowledge and the young people at the forefront of climate action. Directed by Clancy Lester aka the "Bee Man", the documentary aims to restore our connection to nature, and our connection to each other as it delves into the climate crisis in Melbourne, Spotlighting the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung wisdom through incredible videography by Max Shannon, in his first ever commercial project.

For more info and to get your tickets 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/7seasons-rsv

Australians are living longer. The whole nation is ageing. How we age is not just a matter for senior citizens. It affec...
18/06/2026

Australians are living longer. The whole nation is ageing. How we age is not just a matter for senior citizens. It affects the whole of our society.

Our May/June edition of Science Victoria explores the science of longevity.

In this issue, our contributing authors examine the lifestyle factors that can support healthy ageing, from diet and sleep, to the benefits of spending time in nature. They take a deeper look at dementia, and why cultural understandings of ageing are an essential part of providing support.

Inside you will read that many conditions often associated with ageing – fragility, dementia, osteoporosis and loss of muscle mass – are not necessarily inevitable. They can be delayed, reduced or prevented.

The real question is not how long you will live, but how well will you live.

Read it here: https://royal-society-victoria.webflow.io/science-victoria/may-jun-2026

In this public lecture hosted by Royal Society of Victoria and the Geological Society of Australia, Victoria Division, D...
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

We are hosting our special general meeting next week, and we encourage all members to come along. We will be meeting to ...
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

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3000

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