First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, announces Wales-Ireland Early-Career Researcher Mobility Scheme administered by the Learned Society of Wales, to support early career researchers at the Ireland-Wales Forum 2026
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Welsh Arts and Humanities research contributes to historic BSL Bill
On 11th March 2026, Deaf communities in Wales celebrated the passing of a historic British Sign Language Bill in the Senedd. Among those celebrating was a group of researchers that had received seed funding from the Lea... Read More
Congratulations to Rhun ap Iorwerth, Wales’ new First Minister
We congratulate Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming Prif Weinidog (First Minister) of Wales. His achievement in leading Plaid Cymru to recent success in the Senedd elections marks a notable moment in Wales' political journey.
We have enjoyed positiv... Read More
The next Welsh Government must prioritise research and innovation, argues Learned Society of Wales
Wales must make better use of the world-class research and innovation from its higher education institutions and recognise that funding research is an investment and not a cost.
This is the message from the Learned Society of Wales' submissio... Read More
Hustings set to probe Senedd candidates on science and culture policies
This May’s Senedd elections might prove to be the most consequential elections for Wales devolved parliament since they were first held in 1999. To ensure that the concerns of research are considered during the campaign, we are working with partners to hold two hustings in the run-up to the v... Read More
Congratulations to Wales’ new First Minister
We congratulate Baroness Eluned Morgan on becoming First Minister (FM) of Wales. Her achievement in becoming Wales' first woman FM is a significant and important one.
We have enjoyed positive working relations with former First Ministers and ... Read More
LSW Responds to Nurse Review, Horizon Guarantee Extension, Science and Technology Framework
The Learned Society of Wales has today responded to announcements from the UK government’s Department of Science, Innovation and Technology including the publication of Sir Paul Nurse’... Read More
Can National Academies Help Fight Misinformation?
The expertise of Society’s Fellows is highlighted in our response to a Parliamentary enquiry on how to combat the spread of misinformation.
... Read MoreBold Thinking Can Drive Forward Welsh Innovation
Wales must develop a distinctive narrative about innovation in Wales, says the Learned Society of Wales.
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Contribute your expertise to Senedd’s ‘Areas of Research Interest’
The Senedd’s ‘Areas of Research Interest’ initiative seeks evidence or insight on topics that its committees are exploring.
The focus for now is on: Read More