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Sir John Cadogan

It is with much regret that we report the death of the Society's inaugural President, Professor John Cadogan, CBE DSC FRSE FRSC MAE FLSW FRS on 9th February 2020.

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Wales Studies Network launch: 29.01.20

The launch of the Wales Studies Network in Cardiff on 29th January 2020 shows that Wales’ future as an outward-looking nation can be built on the strength of research in the growing field of Wales Studies.

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How should Wales project itself on the world stage?

As the Welsh rugby team compete for a place in the world cup final in Yokohama – with Japanese and Welsh fans singing ‘Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ and ‘Calon Lan’ in support – an event on Monday will consider how Wales should project itself on the world stage, and make better use of its sof... Read More

Our Future Health – the Society’s lecture series for 2019

In the 70th anniversary year of the NHS, the Learned Society of Wales is pleased to announce a set of prestigious lectures on health in Wales and beyond. The series will be launched in Cardiff on 17 January 2019 with a major speech by Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, looking at what the nex... Read More

Celebrating Welsh research talent

The medals of the Learned Society of Wales were awarded earlier this week at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff in a ceremony celebrating achievement in academia. The national academy of Wales’ medals recognise outstanding contributions in research and scholarship, celebrating a... Read More