SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome - 25 July 2019
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.
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.
Anne Harbers — Electricity, Astronomy and Natural History - 23 September 2019
Anne Harbers talks about the First Women’s Academy of Science – The Ladies Society of Natural Sciences in Middleburg, Holland that met for over 100 years.
Events
Come along to our regular talks, readings and screenings. Covering everything from history and art to current affairs, science 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
Kerrie Dougherty — Australia & the Apollo 11 Moon Landing [50th Anniversary]
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]
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]
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)
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]
Professor Mikhail Prokopenko reveals how computer modelling helps us better understand and better deal with complex problems like flu epidemics.
Women and Science Lecture Series
The Women and Science lecture series will examine the huge changes in the roles women play in science, and the view science has of women.Anne Harbers — Electricity, Astronomy and Natural History
Anne Harbers talks about the First Women’s Academy of Science – The Ladies Society of Natural Sciences in Middleburg, Holland that met for over 100 years.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.Dr Ragbir Bhathal — Aboriginal Astronomy [NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK]
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]
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 FESTIVALProf Mikhail Prokopenko — Computer Modelling of Epidemics [NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK]
Professor Mikhail Prokopenko reveals how computer modelling helps us better understand and better deal with complex problems like flu epidemics.Women and Science Lecture Series
The Women and Science lecture series will examine the huge changes in the roles women play in science, and the view science has of women.SMSA Members' Activities and Events
Mah Jong (Western Version) 2019
Mah Jong every Tuesday and Wednesday for SMSA Members. New players are welcome!
Mystery & Crime Reading Group 2019
Members, come along to our original Mystery and Crime Reading Group for lively discussion and friendly debate with people who share a love of books.
Chess Group 2019
Members, come along to play social chess with like-minded players. Coaching will be available for beginners.
Murder on Monday Reading Group 2019
"Murder on a Monday" is a new SMSA crime and mystery reading group for SMSA Members.