Wales’ voice in UK research is evident in the announcement of the new chairs who will lead sub-panels through the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029, the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
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Welcome to our new Fellows 2025: solving the challenges we face
29 April, 2025
The 56 new Fellows and 4 Honorary Fellows announced by the Learned Society of Wales show how Wales has answers to many of the most pressing questions we face today.
Robin Okey’s gift to the LSW: the profound impact of leaving a legacy
28 April, 2025
The strength of the relationship formed between the Learned Society of Wales and its Fellows is the most gratifying aspect of our work.
We were therefore humbled to discover in March that our late Fellow, Professor Robin Okey FLSW, had left u... Read More
Showcasing Welsh arts and humanities research in Brussels
31 March, 2025
In this latest LSW blog article, Professor Claire Gorrara FLSW, reflects on the outcomes of a recent event in Brussels that championed arts and humanities research from Wales.
I was delighted, as Co-Chair of ... Read More
Horizon Europe webinar: values, not just funding
20 March, 2025
Good research should not be restricted by geographic or political boundaries. That is why, in the midst of the damage caused to UK higher education by Brexit, the decision to rejoin Horizon Europe in 2023 was a welcome step.
UK Young Academy appoints 42 new emerging leaders
19 March, 2025
Today, 42 emerging leaders from across the UK have been named as the newest members of the UK Young Academy – an interdisciplinary network of early-career professionals and researchers working together to tackle pressing global and local challenges and promote lasting change.
Wales Studies is about understanding Wales’ unique cultural, social, and physical characteristics, and how they connect with the wider world.
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We’re making some changes to our annual medals
13 March, 2025
This is usually the time of the year when we begin the search for the recipients of our annual medals.
This year is going to be different...
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Accelerate Action’. It is a day for us to stress our commitment, as an organisation, to improving equity, diversity and inclusion. We will be welcoming and inclusive and will ensure Fellows from under-represented groups have a voice... Read More
ALLEA: threats to academic freedom in the US
25 February, 2025
We have endorsed ALLEA's recent statement about threats to academic freedom and international ... Read More