We had a strong presence at this year's National Eisteddfod in Y Garreg Las, with Fellows leading lectures and events across the week, including our Annual Eisteddfod Lecture and the Three Minute Thesis Competition.
Professor Emyr Lew... Read More
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Menai Owen Jones FLSW recognised in prestigious Pinc List 2026
13 June, 2026
Menai Owen Jones FLSW has been named among the top ten of the Wales Online Pinc List 2026.
The annual list recognises LGBTQ+ people w... Read More
Gorsedd Honours for two LSW Fellows
8 May, 2026
Two Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales will be admitted as Honorary Druids of the Gorsedd at this year’s Eisteddfod.
LSW President Professor Hywel Thomas and Dr Aled Eirug ... Read More
Welcome to our new Fellows: Wales has the talent to thrive
28 April, 2026
The announcement today of the Learned Society of Wales’ 44 new Fellows is an opportunity to celebrate the depth and breadth of Welsh research, innovation, leadership and creativity.
We were delighted to hear the news that two of our Fellows were recognised in the recent New Year’s Honours list.
We offer many congratulations to Professor Meena Upadhyaya who was named as a Dame for services to community cohesion in Wal... Read More
LSW Fellow Brings Wales’ Voice to European Ethics Committee
15 December, 2025
Dr Emma Yhnell FLSW will sit on the Research Ethics and Integrity Council (REIC), at ALLEA, the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, following her successful competitive nomination for the role by the Learned Society of Wales.
Wales’s voice will be heard at an important European level after three Learned Society of Wales Fellows were appointed to task forces with ALLEA, the Federation of European Academies.
ALLEA’s ta... Read More
In memory of John Heywood Thomas FLSW
23 July, 2025
9 November 1926 - 6 April 2025
John Heywood Thomas was one of the most accomplished theologians of his generation. Having been based in four universities: Durham, Manchester, Nottingham and the University of Wales, he establi... Read More
New Honorary Fellows offer powerful messages
15 July, 2025
The risks we face from environmental changes in the Arctic and Antarctica, and the need to listen to marginalised communities were the messages delivered by two of our new Honorary Fellows last month
Professor Jane Francis, who is Director of... Read More
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.