Dr Caitlyn Donaldson has received the Learned Society of Wales’ inaugural Hywel Thomas Prize, in recognition of her mentorship, community building, and service at instituti... Read More
Archive for the ‘ECR Network’ Category
LSW Colloquium highlights need for researchers to engage with Wales’ communities and policy priorities
26 June, 2026
The LSW’s fourth annual Early Career Researcher’s Colloquium will show why university research is one of the best tools the government has for developing economic growth and social progress in Wales.
The Colloquium takes place at Aberystw... Read More
‘Three-minute thesis competition’: Eisteddfod research showcase is back again
8 June, 2026
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
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.
New prize for early career researchers launched as Colloquium booking opens
16 April, 2026
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
Members of LSW’s ECR Network among new cohort of UK Young Academy
10 March, 2026
Four researchers from Wales are among the new members of the UK Young Academy (UKYA).
The four, who will join 141 emerging leaders already in the UKYA's ranks, ar... Read More
New Research Culture Grant gets off to a roaring start
26 February, 2026
A huge response to the recent launch of our latest grant fund shows the strength in depth in Wales’ research environment.
Fourteen projects will receive funding as part of the Research Culture Networks Grants, which we are running in partne... Read More
Share your research: proposals welcome for ECR Colloquium flash talks and poster presentation
12 February, 2026
The chance to share research with fellow early career researchers is one of the key features of our annual ECR Colloquium, which takes place this year in Aberystwyth, 29-30 June.
The LSW’s ongoing commitment to supporting the career progression of early career researchers takes a new step with the launch of a travel and expenses bursary fund.
Projects ranging from young people’s vaping to women’s leadership, and from the future of Welsh animation to the impact of online hate will all benefit from our latest Research Workshop Grant Scheme awards.
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