The skill of describing complex research to the general public will again be tested in our popular ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition at this year’s Eisteddfod in Y Garreg Las... Read More
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Dame Elan Closs Stephens becomes President of the Learned Society of Wales
20 May, 2026
Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens has become the first woman President of the Learned Society of Wales.
She took up the position at the Society's Annual General Meeting on 20 May.
Dame Ela... Read More
Welsh Arts and Humanities research contributes to historic BSL Bill
19 May, 2026
On 11th March 2026, Deaf communities in Wales celebrated the passing of a historic British Sign Language Bill in the Senedd. Among those celebrating was a group of researchers that had received seed funding from the Lea... Read More
Congratulations to Rhun ap Iorwerth, Wales’ new First Minister
14 May, 2026
We congratulate Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming Prif Weinidog (First Minister) of Wales. His achievement in leading Plaid Cymru to recent success in the Senedd elections marks a notable moment in Wales' political journey.
We have enjoyed positiv... Read More
Gorsedd Honours for two LSW Fellows
8 May, 2026
Two Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales will be admitted as Honorary Druids of the Gorsedd at this year’s Eisteddfod.
LSW President Professor Hywel Thomas and Dr Aled Eirug ... Read More
Research career stories: forging a research career outside academia
7 May, 2026
The range of careers for researchers outside academia are wide and varied, with the benefits of research skills required far beyond the world of higher education.
Language Symposium marks latest chapter in Celtic Academies Alliance journey
6 May, 2026
The Royal Society of Edinburgh has officially taken over the secretariat role of the Celtic Academies Alliance, ... Read More
Welcome to our new Fellows: Wales has the talent to thrive
28 April, 2026
The announcement today of the Learned Society of Wales’ 44 new Fellows is an opportunity to celebrate the depth and breadth of Welsh research, innovation, leadership and creativity.
A new prize, named after Professor Hywel Thomas, the outgoing President of the Learned Society of Wales, will recognise the work of an early career researcher or research team in Wales.
The announcement of the prize is made Read More
The next Welsh Government must prioritise research and innovation, argues Learned Society of Wales
30 March, 2026
Wales must make better use of the world-class research and innovation from its higher education institutions and recognise that funding research is an investment and not a cost.
This is the message from the Learned Society of Wales' submissio... Read More
