The Royal Society of Queensland was inaugurated in January 1884 through
it was not until 1885 that royal assent was given to use the name. The
Society was born out of the Philosophical Society of Queensland which was
founded in 1859, the year Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony.
The Philosophical Society of Queensland became amalgamated with the
Royal Society in 1884 when its assets and property were handed over to the
newly established Society. Members of the Philosophical Society became life
members of the new Society.

As the senior scientific organisation in the State, the Royal Society, together
with its predecessor the Philosophical Society, has played an important part
in scientific thought and endeavour for more than one hundred years. The
aims of the Society are wide. It seeks to further the progress of science by
the encouragement of original research and the publication of results. It also
has a major role in countering the ill-effects of increasing specialisation; the
Society provides a means for both scientists and laymen to meet and keep
themselves informed of the many aspects of the current progress in science.

Scientific meetings are held each year covering a wide range of topics.
Members and visitors are given full opportunity to participate in discussions
arising from the addresses, symposia or exhibits presented at meetings.

About Us

RSQ Constitution

The following linkwill provide you with
a copy of our constitution that details
our history, governance and modus
operandi.

This document is in Adobe PDF format.
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here.