Vic Branch Retirees' Lunch - November 2025 (Online)

When:  Nov 11, 2025 from 12:00 to 14:00 (Melbourne Time)
Associated with  VIC Branch
 
Join Us for the Vic Branch Retirees' Lunch in November - Online!
 
Reconnect, network, and enjoy great company at the regular Vic Branch Retirees' Lunches! These recurring gatherings provide a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, share experiences, and reflect on our shared journeys.
 

We warmly encourage retirees, aspiring retirees, and anyone else interested to join us, whether you're based in Melbourne, visiting from another state (or country), or participating in one of our virtual meetings from anywhere in the world. We'd love to see you in 2025!

 
Details:
📅 Date: 11 November 2025
🕒 Time: 12 Noon
📍 Location: Online - via Zoom (details below)
Prof Sylvia Urban from RMIT University - “Natural Product Research towards Drug Discovery in Australia
  
Whether you're a regular participant or attending for the first time, this is the perfect chance to connect and spark new ideas. Don’t miss out—register today!
    
More Information
We meet monthly, typically on the first Tuesday (except in March + November), alternating between in-person and virtual gatherings. Our virtual meetings often feature a guest speaker, with details announced as they become available. Registration pages are published one month prior to each event.
  
📅 Dates for 2025
 
✅ 4 February - In-Person (Graduate House)
 
✅ 11 March - Virtual (Zoom)
Guest speaker - Ian Rae - History of MIPS - a personal perspective
 
✅ 1 April - In-Person (Graduate House)
 
✅ 6 May - Virtual (Zoom)
Guest Speaker - Jessica Holien (RMIT) - Vic Branch President - What’s happening at the Vic Branch?
 
✅ 3 June - In-Person (Graduate House)
 
✅ 1 July - Virtual (Zoom)
Guest speaker - Amanda Ellis (University of Melbourne) - RACI National President -RACI - future directions
 
✅ 5 August - In-Person (Graduate House)
 
✅ 2 September - Virtual (Zoom)
Guest speaker - Alfred Uhlherr - An open secret? Neurodivergence and its role in STEM research, innovation and education
 
✅ 7 October - In-Person (Graduate House)
 
✅ 11 November - Virtual (Zoom)
Prof Sylvia Urban from RMIT University - “Natural Product Research towards Drug Discovery in Australia
 
✅ 2 December - In-Person (Graduate House)
 
📌 Save the dates and mark your calendar!
 
Please note: Dates and speakers are subject to change. Up-to-date details will be published monthly on the RACI website.
 

Location

Online Instructions:
Url: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/83858880657?pwd=qp9Pea3kATGb9C44puC0GSeSJialB0.1
Login: Meeting ID: 838 5888 0657 Passcode: 425491
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Contact

Richard Thwaites

richard.thwaites@bigpond.com