Anniversary Address 2008
On 28 November 1660, a group of 12 distinguished men, met at Gresham College, London, to set up "a College for the promoting of Physico-Mathematical Experimental Learning".
This event is today recognised as the founding meeting of the Royal Society, and our annual address from our President.
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The Royal Society is gearing up for our 350th Anniversary. Find out more about our plans at seefurther.org
The Leverhulme - Royal Society Africa Award
The Leverhulme Royal Society Africa Awards aim to strengthen research and training capacity in institutions in Ghana and Tanzania by supporting collaborative research projects with research institutions in the UK.
Royal Society 2010 Anniversary Research Professorships
As part of our 350th anniversary celebrations, the Royal Society will be appointing four 2010 Anniversary Research Professorships to provide long-term support for internationally recognised scientists of outstanding achievement and promise.
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Science in the News - Tuesday 2 December 2008
2 Dec 2008
Britain should adopt the world’s toughest climate change target and slash nearly half of its greenhouse gas emissions in the next 12 years, the Government’s new climate advisory committee has said.
Celebration of science to mark Royal Society anniversary
1 Dec 2008
The Royal Society – the oldest scientific academy in the world – has today announced that it plans to make its 350th anniversary in 2010 a public celebration of the contribution and promise of science.
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