Archive for June, 2022

ClwstwrVerse Is Coming

The AHRC/Welsh Government funded Clwstwr programme, Directed by LSW Fellow Professor Justin Lewis, will be showcasing some of their over 100 media innovation projects at ClwstwrVerse on Monday, 4 July in Cardiff City Hall. All are welcome.

The window for nominating someone to become a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales in 2023 is now open.

However, we know that how to become a Fellow can be confusing for those new to the process.

The Learned Society of Wales is supporting the c.800–c.1800 Welsh Manuscripts Conference, 20 - 22 June in Aberystwyth.

This conference will be held jointly by the University of... Read More

Launch of UK Young Academy Announced 

Emerging Leaders Wanted as First Members of New UK Young Academy

The first UK-wide national Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals – is being launched today. The Read More

In Memory of Sir John Meurig Thomas

Sir John Meurig Thomas was a founding Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, noted for his pioneering work in catalytic chemistry.

Following his death in 2020, a memorial service was held for him at Bethesda Chapel, Llangennech.

Many congratulations to the following Fellows who were named in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours list:

  • Dr Gwyneth Lewis, MBE for services to Literature
  • Professor James Durrant, CBE for services t... Read More