ONLINE - Monthly Lunch with the RACI Vic Branch Retirees’ Group (July 2026)

Join Us for the RACI Vic Branch Retirees’ Group's Monthly Lunch in July, online via Zoom.

GUEST SPEAKER: Sian Kerr-Pilling

"Reflections on this year’s RACI Congress in Perth”

Join RACI Event Coordinator Sian Kerr-Pilling for a discussion on the recent Congress 2026 held in Perth, Western Australia.

Sian will provide an overview of the conference, including highlights from the scientific program, attendance and participation, and the process of organising a large national event. She will also share some reflections on the experience and discuss what these gatherings contribute to the chemistry community.

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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: 21 July 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

 

✅ 3 February In-Person @ Graduate House

 

✅ 17 March Online via Zoom (Third Tuesday)

with guest speaker, A/Prof Gavan McCarthy, Swinburne University: “Creating and Maintaining Scientific Archives”

 

✅ 7 April In-Person @ Graduate House (Easter Tuesday)

   

✅ 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.”

     

✅ 2 June In-Person @ Graduate House

  

 NEXT MEETING  ✅ 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”

   

✅ 4 August In-Person @ Graduate House

 

✅ 1 September Online via Zoom

with guest speakers, Pharmacists, Catherine Cumming and Andrew Farmer: “Medicinal Cannabis”

   

✅ 6 October In-Person @ Graduate House

   

✅ 10 November Online via Zoom

guest speaker details coming soon!

   

✅ 1 December In-Person @ Graduate House

    

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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