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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. We have been at the heart of Melbourne and Victoria's development since 1854.

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About the RSV

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The Royal Society of Victoria's mission is to promote the advancement of science. We were formed by royal decree in 1854 and have played a role in advancing science in Victoria and Australia ever since.

We are a not for profit organisation funded by community donations, our members and partners.

We seek to energise and engage the community, business, government and academic institutions to connect and pursue ideas that can tackle our society's important challenges.

Membership is open to anyone interested in science and technology and supporting their promotion for the benefit of the community.

Through the RSV Science Foundation, we support citizen science, community outreach and scientific awards and prizes, recognising lifetime achievements and encouraging early career progression of Victorian scientists through a suite of special honours and prizes.

Through management of the Inspiring Victoria program, we help our partners across the state to bring science-themed talks and events to their local communities, connecting people of all ages with scientists and the specialised knowledge they can share, culminating in the annual celebration that is National Science Week in Victoria.

We support science in the South-East of Australia through publishing papers in our regional science journal, the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. Papers are peer-reviewed, accepted without charge and published online through open access with CSIRO Publishing.

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Our Team

Emma Coath

BCom · MBus · MAICD

CEO

A business leader with deep roots in Australian agrifood innovation, impact investing and science commercialisation, Emma Coath has led start-up accelerators, held interim CEO roles across the agritech sector and spent over a decade in policy and industry development with the Victorian Department of Primary Industries. As CEO of the RSV she brings entrepreneurial energy and a systems-level view of how science can be translated into tangible community and economic benefit.

Madeleine Kelly

Communications Coordinator

Madeleine Kelly brings a foundation in arts and a developing expertise in environmental studies to her role as Communications Coordinator at the RSV, where she supports the Society's public engagement through Science Victoria magazine, digital communications and event promotion. Her interdisciplinary background - spanning the humanities and environmental science - is well suited to communicating the breadth of scientific knowledge that the RSV champions across its programs and publications.

History

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Explore the rich history of the society and RSV Hall in the centre of Melbourne

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Membership of the Royal Society of Victoria is open to individuals and organisations across Australia and the region interested in science and technology.

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