The Learned Society of Wales’ research workshop grant scheme reaches its first anniversary having funded 23 research projects that range from martial arts to Parkinson’s Disease, dolphins to community farms.
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The Coronation of King Charles III – Society Statement
6 May, 2023
The Learned Society of Wales congratulates King Charles III on his accession to the Throne and wishes his Majesty every success as the reigning Monarch for many years to come.
On behalf of the Society, our President, Professor Hywel Thomas PLSW, has written to the King
The study of well-being, what it is, how it is measured, how we can create and maintain it, has seen a growth in academic study into the field.
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Professor Hannah Fry Announced as Honorary Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales
25 April, 2023
We are delighted to announce that Professor Hannah Fry HonFIET HonFREng HonFLSW is our new Honorary Fellow.
Hannah Fry is a mathematician, Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the University College London Centre for Advanced Spatial Ana... Read More
Society Reveals New Fellows as Women Make Up Over 50% of Intake
Wales’ reputation for high-calibre research and a thriving civic life, built on knowledge and expertise, is recognised in the 41 new Fellows elected to the Learned Society of Wales.
The new Fellows include academics from across Welsh and UK... Read More
UK Young Academy Announces Inaugural Executive Group Members
13 April, 2023
UK and Ireland National Academies have today announced seven newly elected members of the UK Young Academy’s first Executive Group. They are:
- Jahangir Alom, Barts Health NHS Trust
How can public services help us respond to various crises such as conflict and climate change? What role do different actors play in preparing for future pandemics? What lessons can we learn from civil emergencies regarding researchers’ access to data, and how can we apply these lessons to fu... Read More
Professor Hywel Thomas Re-Elected as Society President
27 March, 2023
Professor Hywel Thomas CBE FREng FRS FLSW MAE has been elected President of the Learned Society of Wales for a second three-year term, following a ballot of Fellows.
Professor Thomas became President in May 2020, shortly after the Covid pand... Read More
Professor Andrew Linklater
17 March, 2023
We are sorry to report the news about the recent death of Professor Andrew Linklater FLSW, who was one of the Founding Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales.
The Learned Society of Wales’ new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitment, released on International Women’s Day 2023, shifts our focus from equality to equity.
