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Royal Society of Victoria
Membership of the Royal Society of Victoria is open to anyone interested in science, scientific research, science education or science promotion for the benefit of communities, industries and the environment in our State.
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Membership of the Royal Society of Victoria is open to anyone interested in science, science education or science promotion.
Women have been members of the Society since 1889 and we are committed to growing our vibrant membership base and future leadership with both cultural and gender diversity in mind.
Our members form a network of people with an interest in scientific developments and the social impact of the sciences at global and local levels – we are a broad collective from academia, industry, government, schooling and further afield with a strong interest in the sciences and a commitment to its standing and status in the community.
The Society is comprised of, and governed by, its members. RSV Council members and officers are elected from the general membership, and participation in the committees of Council focused on science policy and communications, the science program, our outreach and partnership activities, our publications and records and the membership activities program is open to all RSV members.
Fees from annual membership subscriptions are an important avenue of support for the RSV’s programs. From late 2021, we have standardised our membership categories to provide Full Membership (for adults of employment age) and Student Membership (for students enrolled full time at a Victorian education institution). If you have enjoyed participating in our activities as a friend, or would like to explore opportunities for a deeper involvement with our community through the promotion of science, we would be delighted to welcome you as a member.
The Society:
- fosters, recognises and rewards excellent Victorian scientists across their career trajectory through awards and prizes
- promotes understanding of science in the community
- promotes science literacy and education so that people of all ages know about and understand the value of science
- assists and lobbies governments on issues relating to science and evidence-based decision making
Membership of the Society provides you with an opportunity to:
- learn about developments in a wide range of science disciplines and how these can be applied to issues confronting Victoria through our lecture program and symposia
- meet and share knowledge with like-minded people
- collaborate with colleagues to deliver the Society’s various programs and projects, using (and developing) your professional skills and experience
- access discounts to RSV events and forums, and (limited) car parking in the Melbourne CBD.
A current membership of the Royal Society of Victorian entitles the use of the professional postnominal ‘MRSV.’ Those elected as Fellows of the Society are entitled to the postnominal ‘FRSV.’
Our Organisational Members
Our growing cohort of organisational members participate in a professional network, seeking the translation of scientific work into commercial applications. Applications from organisations aligned with our Society’s mission are always welcome.
ReNu Energy’s purpose is to strategically drive the transition to a low carbon future. It does this by investing in renewable and clean energy technologies and identifying and developing hydrogen projects to create stakeholder value, enabling the transformation to a low c
Scientell seeks to maximise the impact of scientific information, working closely with clients to ensure that all needs are met. We transform technical information into clear text and messages for non-scientific audiences such as policy-makers and the wider community. We’re also experienced at writing for young people and education. We communicate science via a range of publications, as well as producing content for web sites, creating videos and animations, and facilitating workshops.
Eucalypt Australia is a grant-making Charitable Trust that focuses on eucalypts, an Australian icon and a significant aspect of Australia’s natural environment and biodiversity. We envisage a public inspired by and appreciative of eucalypts.
Professionals Australia is the trade union for scientists and engineers in Victoria. Our members work together to ensure that the standing and status of their professions is maintained, and that as practitioners they receive the reward, respect and recognition that they deserve. We are concerned for the quality and reputation of science, but particularly for the wellbeing and remuneration of our scientists.
Inteum Company, LLC, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington USA, is the developer and publisher of Inteum Software. Our flagship product, Minuet, is used by companies and universities all around the world for intellectual property management, including technologies, patents, licensing agreements, royalty billing and payments, and more. Since our inception, Technology Transfer Management Software and supporting services have been our exclusive focus. All of our Research & Development is focused on the continual evolution of the most widely accepted software system in its class.
Inteum backs our products with a professional technical and customer support staff. With over 400 client sites worldwide, Inteum has a global network of users in corporate and academic intellectual property licensing offices. As the market leader for over 30 years, we have developed an enviable track record of innovation, being the first to develop an on-line inventor portal, unequalled revenue distribution flexibility, record access control, iEdison interface, Inteum Central repository of instructional videos and FAQs, plus much more.
Skafold is a full-service, global innovation ecosystem, focused on delivering best practice and new practice value creation and start-up infrastructure.
We are a science communication and public relations business based in Melbourne. We have a core team of seven staff and associates around Australia. That makes us Australia’s largest non-government science communication business. Our team has a passion for science. We encourage and challenge scientists to reach the public, politicians and the media, while staying true to the science.