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How can we make the Learned Society of Wales more welcoming and inclusive?
1 June, 2021
This year, the Learned Society of Wales has once again placed equality and diversity at the centre of its activity. We will carry that forward into the year to come. We are determined to continue to make the Society welcoming and inclusive, and to value and celebrate the contributions of all.Read More
President’s speech – AGM, 19 May 2021
26 May, 2021
"I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak to you all at the end of my first year as President. First, I would like to reiterate the Society’s warm welcome to all of our new Fellows, and of course to Professor Carby and Sir Michael as our... Read More
Learned Society of Wales’ new medallists show strength of Welsh research culture
19 May, 2021
The Learned Society of Wales has named the latest six people to receive its medals, awarded to recognise outstanding research and scholarship.
The medals celebrate the achievements of the ind... Read More
Professor Bernard Schutz: Fellow of the Royal Society
10 May, 2021
Professor Bernard Schutz FLSW FRS, Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff University, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Professor Schutz is a theoretical physicist, specialising in gravitational wave scienc... Read More
Appointments, Poems and the Future
4 May, 2021
Professor Geraint Lewis has been involved in the translation of a classic work of Welsh science fiction: Wythnos yng Nghymru FyddRead More
Society’s New Fellows Show Strength of Wales’ Academic and Intellectual Life
27 April, 2021
The Learned Society of Wales has welcomed 45 new academics, researchers and professionals to its Fellowship. The new Fellows demonstrate the ongoing excellence of Welsh research, universities and intellectual life, all of which have shone during the extraordinary events of this pa... Read More
Society Writes to Queen Elizabeth
15 April, 2021
The Learned Society of Wales, a Royal Charter Charity for which the Prince of Wales is patron, has written to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, to offer its condolences to her and her family following the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Read MoreNews from our Fellows: Poets, Singers, Innovation, WISERD and the English
31 March, 2021
The Cardiff Poetry Festival takes place on 15th - 18th April. Professor Mererid Hopwood and Professor Menna Elfyn are participating and ... Read More
The National Academies of Scotland, Wales and the island of Ireland join forces to launch the Celtic Academies Alliance
25 March, 2021
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), the Learned Society of Wales (LSW) and the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) have today (25th March) launched the Celtic Academies Alliance.
