Sir John Meurig Thomas was a founding Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, noted for his pioneering work in catalytic chemistry.
Following his death in 2020, a memorial service was held for him at Bethesda Chapel, Llangennech.
Many congratulations to the following Fellows who were named in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours list:
We’re delighted to announce this year’s new Honorary Fellows.
Professor Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE CEng FREng FRS FInstP
Baroness Br... Read More
Sixty-six new Fellows elected to the Learned Society of Wales, almost half of them women, show that Wales has the solutions to many of today’s challenges.
Academics, researchers and public figures join the Society from acro... Read More
Interesting latest article from one of our Fellows, Professor W. John Morgan:
Today, the Russian speaking city of Mariupol is under siege; its citizens the victims of murderous bombardment; homes, schools, unive... Read More
It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of one of our Fellows, Professor Kenneth Walters. Professor Walters was a founding fellow of the L... Read More
Dr. Rhiannon Ifans FLSW has recently published this book: Stars and Ribbons - Winter Wassailing in Wales.
Wassail songs are part of Welsh folk culture,... Read More
Professor John Loughlin FLSW is one of the Senior Expert Advisors who have co-written the Report of the High Level Group on European Democracy for the European Committee of the Regions. The r... Read More
Professor David N. Thomas FLSW, The Professor of Arctic Ecosystems Research at the University of Helsinki, has been awarded the Polar Medal by HM The Queen. The award was announced in The London Gaze... Read More
Three of our Fellows were recently recognised in the New Year’s Honours List:
Professor Julie Lydon former Vice-Chancellor, University South Wales, received a damehood for services to higher education.
