Wales’ voice in UK research is evident in the announcement of the new chairs who will lead sub-panels through the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029, the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
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UK Young Academy appoints 42 new emerging leaders
19 March, 2025
Today, 42 emerging leaders from across the UK have been named as the newest members of the UK Young Academy – an interdisciplinary network of early-career professionals and researchers working together to tackle pressing global and local challenges and promote lasting change.
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Accelerate Action’. It is a day for us to stress our commitment, as an organisation, to improving equity, diversity and inclusion. We will be welcoming and inclusive and will ensure Fellows from under-represented groups have a voice... Read More
Celtic Academies Alliance Shines Light on Effective Research Culture
14 January, 2025
Collaboration, training research leaders and clear values are all essential in creating an inclusive and effective research culture.
These were among the many important lessons to emerge from the Research and Innovation Culture Conference hel... Read More
How to nominate someone as a Fellow: online sessions
30 July, 2024
We are holding a fresh series of online sessions for anyone interested in either becoming a Fellow or finding out how to nominate. We had great feedback from the first round, so please do sign up.
If you, or someone you ... Read More
Eisteddfod 2024: Spotlighting Research in Welsh
29 July, 2024
The skill of describing complex research to an interested general public will be tested in a 'Three Minute Thesis' competition at this year's Eisteddfod in Pontypridd.
Our Researcher Development team has been creating new opp... Read More
Five Fellows Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
17 June, 2024
Congratulations to the following Fellows who were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours
- Professor Karen Holford, DBE (Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor, Cranfield University). For services to Eng... Read More
Senedd Research and Development Report Published
14 May, 2024
A Senedd committee inquiry into Wales’ research, development and innovation landscape has made a series of conclusions that draw upon comments submitted by the Learned Society of Wales.
The report from the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs ... Read More