Archive for April, 2017

Learned Society of Wales welcomes 44 New Fellows

27 April, 2017

Outstanding scientists, eminent academics and celebrated professionals join Wales’s National Academy The Learned Society of Wales (LSW) is pleased to announce the results of its 2017 election of new Fellows spanning the arts, humanities, sciences and public service sectors. Election to Fellowshi... Read More

Swansea Tidal Lagoon

12 April, 2017

The Society has supported a joint statement issued by the Institute of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on the proposed Swansea Tidal Lagoon pathfinder scheme.

The Hendry Review has concluded its support for the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The Institution of Civil Engineer... Read More

‘We can only end up with less’ – the risks and challenges of Brexit

3 April, 2017

On 29 March, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, President of the LSW published an essay in the Western Mail on the risks and challenges of Brexit, in particularly in terms of the impact on the devolved legislatures of the UK, and their relationship with Westminster:

Exiting the EU will not lead directly to add... Read More