SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Professor Lesley Hughes — Climate Change & Australia (RESCHEDULED) - 25 September 2017
This event has been rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control. NEW DATE: Thursday, 2 November at 6:00pm.
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome - 26 September 2017
Visit the Tom Keneally Centre — Everyone Welcome. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week. Find out the dates Tom Keneally will be working in the TKC.
Jane Rawson — From the Wreck - 26 September 2017
Join Jane Rawson for an engaging talk on her novel From the Wreck, writing family history why speculative fiction might be the best way to tell a factual story.
Penny Griffin — Popular Culture & The (False) Death of Feminism - 27 September 2017
Penny Griffin examines how women are represented in popular culture and whether this contributes to gender stereotypes, sexism and anti-feminism.
Consumer Rights and You - 28 September 2017
In our next Good Life talk, experts from NSW Fair Trading reveal your rights as a consumer — and what you should do if something goes wrong.
Prof. Muireann Irish — The Time-Travelling Brain (NEW DATE) - 5 October 2017
Professor Muireann Irish reveals how research into memory loss is uncovering the secrets of our time-travelling brain.
Professor Lesley Hughes — Climate Change & Australia (NEW DATE) - 2 November 2017
Professor Lesley Hughes will address the latest global and national trends in Climate Change, and what must happen next.
Events
Come along to our regular talks, readings and screenings. Covering everything from history and art to current affairs and literature, there’s always something on.
Members can also enjoy our members’ social activities and groups. New members always welcome!
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Public Events at SMSA
Professor Lesley Hughes — Climate Change & Australia (RESCHEDULED)
This event has been rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control. NEW DATE: Thursday, 2 November at 6:00pm.
Jane Rawson — From the Wreck
Join Jane Rawson for an engaging talk on her novel From the Wreck, writing family history why speculative fiction might be the best way to tell a factual story.
Penny Griffin — Popular Culture & The (False) Death of Feminism
Penny Griffin examines how women are represented in popular culture and whether this contributes to gender stereotypes, sexism and anti-feminism.
Consumer Rights and You
In our next Good Life talk, experts from NSW Fair Trading reveal your rights as a consumer — and what you should do if something goes wrong.
Prof. Muireann Irish — The Time-Travelling Brain (NEW DATE)
Professor Muireann Irish reveals how research into memory loss is uncovering the secrets of our time-travelling brain.Professor Lesley Hughes — Climate Change & Australia (NEW DATE)
Professor Lesley Hughes will address the latest global and national trends in Climate Change, and what must happen next.
Prof. Robert Clancy: The Freedom to Use Your Own Intelligence
The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) are proud to present a collaborative lecture program, The Enlightenment Series.Events in the Tom Keneally Centre
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome
Visit the Tom Keneally Centre — Everyone Welcome. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week. Find out the dates Tom Keneally will be working in the TKC.Jane Rawson — From the Wreck
Join Jane Rawson for an engaging talk on her novel From the Wreck, writing family history why speculative fiction might be the best way to tell a factual story.SMSA Members' Activities and Events
Mah Jong (Western Version) 2017
Mah Jong every Tuesday and Wednesday for SMSA Members. New players are welcome!
Mystery & Crime Reading Group 2017
Members, come along to our Mystery and Crime Reading Group for lively discussion and friendly debate with people who share a love of books.
Poetry at SMSA 2017
Come along to our free monthly discussion group for poetry lovers held on the second Tuesday of each month commencing at 6pm, celebrating a different theme.Featured Client Events (non-SMSA)
