SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Christmas in July (Members' Only Event)
FULLY BOOKED. Join the Innovation and Programs Committee to celebrate our inaugural Christmas in July with champagne, canapes and Christmas cake.
SMSA Festive Cookbook
Join SMSA’s new Innovation & Programs Committee in celebrating Christmas in July by contributing to our Festive Cookbook.
Kerrie Dougherty — Australia & the Apollo 11 Moon Landing [50th Anniversary] - 29 July 2019
Kerrie Dougherty reveals the full extent of Australia’s role in the Apollo 11 moon landing and the wider Apollo program. The Dish is only part of the story.
Dr Ragbir Bhathal — Aboriginal Astronomy [NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK] - 12 August 2019
For over 60,000 years the Aboriginal peoples of Australia both studied the stars and named them, with constellations having different names and stories in different regions. Dr Ragbir Bhathal discusses various aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander astronomy.
Em Prof Robert Clancy — Unexpected Results [NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK] - 13 August 2019
Robert Clancy discusses the history of pre-WWII scientific research and discovery in Australia and asks what we, today, can learn from the past. NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK / SYDNEY SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Dr Josh Harle — Machine Aesthetics of the Human Body [NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK) - 15 August 2019
Are AIs and autonomous robotics 'mechanomorphising" us like we anthropomorphise them? Dr Josh Harle discusses how artists, working at the forefront of science and technolgy, can help us engage with complex systems such as these.
Prof Mikhail Prokopenko — Computer Modelling of Epidemics [NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK] - 15 August 2019
Professor Mikhail Prokopenko reveals how computer modelling helps us better understand and better deal with complex problems like flu epidemics.
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SMSA Festive Cookbook
Join SMSA’s new Innovation & Programs Committee in celebrating Christmas in July by contributing to our Festive Cookbook.
President's Communique
A communique to members from President Winsome Allen.
Draft Minutes of the 2019 AGM
The draft Minutes of the AGM held on 12 March 2019 are now available for download.Affordable, Convenient Venue Hire
Mitchell Theatre
Centrally located in the Sydney CBD just two minutes from Town Hall, the Mitchell Theatre is perfect for your event. Seating up to 170 people, with full AV.
Meeting Rooms
Our four meeting rooms can be booked as a single room or opened up into double, triple or quadruple rooms. …
Catering
SMSA can assist with catering on request, covering everything from breakfast meetings, lunches, afternoon teas and cocktail functions.
