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Skills and Diversity Audit (All Wales)

22 August, 2018

The Learned Society of Wales recognises and values diversity and the different perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to its work and its contribution to Wales. In June 2017, The Appointments, Governance and Nominations Committee recommended commissioning a wide review of the society’s work focu... Read More

Learned Society of Wales at the National Eisteddfod

1 August, 2018

The following are events taking place at the National Eisteddfod involving Fellows. 3-11 August 2018 Cardiff

LSW Chief Executive shortlisted for Wales’ national leadership awards

30 July, 2018

Martin Pollard – formerly Chief Executive of the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, now Chief Executive at the Learned Society of Wales – has been named a finalist in this year’s Leading Wales Awards. The 2018 Leading Wales Awards (Wales’ long-established and only dedicated leadership awards) in associa... Read More

Fellows at Hay Festival

21 May, 2018

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Learned Society of Wales welcomes 42 New Fellows

16 April, 2018

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 2018 election of new Fellows spanning the arts, humanities, sciences and public service sectors. Election to Fellowshi... Read More

Note from the President – Prof Peter Halligan’s new appointment, Brexit continues to dominate, and the latest on the national academies

30 January, 2018

I’m delighted by Peter Halligan’s appointment as Chief Scientific Adviser to the Welsh Government. He will bring to it a wealth of relevant experience and a keen appreciation of the present state of research in Wales and the evolving policies which he has been helping to emerge. In his 3 years as our Chief Executiv... Read More

Professor Peter Halligan appointed new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales

25 January, 2018

First Minister Carwyn Jones has appointed the Chief Executive of the Learned Society of Wales to advise on scientific issues across departments. Professor Halligan will provide independent scientific advice to the First Minister and lead the development of the Welsh Government’s science policy. He... Read More

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Review of the Learned Society of Wales

4 December, 2017

Background In 2014, ... Read More

Samuel Brown wins WISERD Poster Prize 2017 sponsored by the Learned Society of Wales

13 July, 2017

The Learned Society of Wales has announced ESRC-funded PhD student, Samuel Brown from Swansea University, as winner of the WISERD Annual Conference 2017 Poster Prize. He receives an award of £200 from the Learned Society of Wales. Samuel is in the 3rd year of his PhD which looks at the impact of major lif... Read More

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