Join Us for the RACI Vic Branch Retirees’ Group's Monthly Lunch in May, online via Zoom.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr William (Bill) Pitt Palmer
Bill has spent nearly 50 years in science education, with an international career spanning Britain, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Western Samoa and Australia. A former Senior Lecturer at Charles Darwin University and long-time Adjunct Research Associate at Curtin University, he has authored 300+ papers and reviews across his distinguished career.
In this fascinating talk, Bill will explore the history of chemistry education for nurses, drawing on his remarkable collection of 400 student laboratory manuals from the USA (1880–1950). He’ll spotlight early nurse educators and the manuals they wrote in the 1920s, offering a unique glimpse into how chemistry was taught to student nurses a century ago.
Come along for an engaging journey through chemistry, education, and history.
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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 2026!
Details
📅 Date: 5 May 2026
🕒 Time: 12 Noon
📍 Location: Online, via Zoom
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.
Free to attend!
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!
📅 Dates for 2026
✅ 17 March Online via Zoom (Third Tuesday)with guest speaker, A/Prof Gavan McCarthy, Swinburne University: “Creating and Maintaining Scientific Archives”
NEXT MEETING ✅ 5 May Online via Zoom
with guest speaker, Dr William (Bill) Pitt Palmer, “Some early nurse educators and the chemistry laboratory manuals that they wrote.”
✅ 21 July Online via Zoom (Third Tuesday)
with guest speaker Sian Kerr-Pilling, RACI Events and Awards Coordinator: "Reflections on this year’s RACI Congress in Perth”
✅ 1 September Online via Zoom
with guest speakers, Pharmacists, Catherine Cumming and Andrew Farmer: “Medicinal Cannabis”
✅ 10 November Online via Zoom
guest speaker details coming soon!
Save the dates to your calendar!
Please note: Dates and speakers are subject to change. Up-to-date details will be published monthly on the RACI website.
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