Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens has become the first woman President of the Learned Society of Wales.
She took up the position at the Society's Annual General Meeting on 20 May.
Dame Ela... Read More
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Welsh Arts and Humanities research contributes to historic BSL Bill
19 May, 2026
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
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.
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.
Plans for the fourth LSW Early Career Researchers Colloquium are already underway with a date and venue set.
Two-days of training, flash-talks, networking, social activities and our popular poster competition will take place on 29-30 June 202... Read More
Opera singer Bryn Terfel becomes Honorary Fellow as Society celebrates birthday
6 November, 2025
Sir Bryn Terfel, one of the world’s foremost opera singers, has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.
He was admitted at an event at the Senedd building in Cardiff, ... Read More
Song, debate, excitement for the future as Society celebrates its first 15 years
The Learned Society of Wales’ 15th anniversary celebrations at the Senedd on 6th November included some memorable singing by giant of the opera world, Sir Bryn Terfel, an invigorating panel discussion, and reflections on the Society's future.
Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens will become the first woman President of the Learned Society of Wales.
Dame Elan will take up the position in May 2026, as the Society celebrates its 15th anniversary. The Society is Wales’ National A... Read More
‘Trusted Voices’: new grant scheme offers up to £10,000
25 September, 2025
A new partnership between the Learned Society of Wales and The Williamson Trust will offer three grants of up to £10,000 each for projects that create content for audiences in Wales and beyond which is inno... Read More
Developing our impact in partnership with the Williamson Trust
24 September, 2025
Assessing the Learned Society of Wales’ impact and effectiveness is the aim of a new freelance impact practitioner, who will work on an ambitious programme of work for the Society over the next year.
Leon Quinn’s role at the LSW will be d... Read More