The Learned Society of Wales is delighted to support the annual three-day Socio-Legal Studies Association conference, which starts on 30th March.
The conference, held online, is organised by ... Read More
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Learned Society of Wales welcomes continued funding for the Frances Hoggan Medal
24 March, 2021
The Society is pleased to announce that the Welsh government has committed to support our Frances Hoggan medal for outstanding research by women in STEMM for a further five years.
The medal is awarded annually in recognition of an outs... Read More
Learned Society of Wales response to cuts to funding of research supported by Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Horizon association uncertainty
The Society is disappointed by the cuts announced by the UK Government to the ODA-funded budget for Research and Development, and the continuing uncertainty around the funding of Horizon Europe association.
Professor Hywel Thomas, Presi... Read More
Society Welcomes Wales’ Erasmus+ Replacement Scheme
23 March, 2021
The Learned Society of Wales has welcomed the decision of the Welsh Government to establish Wales’ own version of the Erasmus+ education exchange programme.
On International Women’s Day, I am pleased to reaffirm the Learned Society of Wales’ commitment to equality and diversity, and especially to the inclusion of women.
During the weeks to come, we will highlight the achievem... Read More
Wales must make more of its language skills to create an inclusive nation – Report
1 March, 2021
A new report from the Learned Society of Wales says Wales must make better use of its language skills to develop a more ‘open, inclusive and empathetic nation.’
A vision of Wales as a self-confident, outward-looking nation, drawing upon its distinctive culture, is painted in a new report from the Learned Society of Wales.
Learned Society of Wales responds to UK’s future relationship with Europe
25 January, 2021
In response to the agreement reached on a future relationship between the UK and EU, Professor Hywel Thomas, President of the Society said:
"The Learned Society of Wales welcomes the announcement of an agreement between the UK and ... Read More
A Map of Bristol in 1480
22 January, 2021
Professor Helen Fulton has worked with the Historic Towns Trust and a team of Bristol historians and archaeologists to publish A Map of Bristol in 1480: A Medieval Merchant City.
The University of Wales Sir Ellis Griffith Memorial Prize 2020 has been awarded to Professor Hazel Walford Davies for her vo... Read More
