The Learned Society of Wales recognises and values diversity and the different perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to its work and its contribution to Wales. In June 2017, The Appointments, Governance and Nominations Committee recommended commissioning a wide review of the society’s work focu... Read More

The following are events taking place at the National Eisteddfod involving Fellows. 3-11 August 2018 Cardiff

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Martin Pollard – formerly Chief Executive of the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, now Chief Executive at the Learned Society of Wales – has been named a finalist in this year’s Leading Wales Awards. The 2018 Leading Wales Awards (Wales’ long-established and only dedicated leadership awards) in associa... Read More

The Learned Society of Wales has joined 51 other organisations in supporting the joint Royal Society–Wellcome Trust ‘Future Partnership Project’ statement launched today (Friday 4 May 2018). The statement demonstrates the commitment of research communities across the wider European Research Area to a future pa... Read More

The Learned Society of Wales is pleased to announce that Martin Pollard has been appointed as its new Chief Executive, with effect from 1 July 2018. Martin is currently Chief Executive of the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) and since 2010 has led the charity through an unprecedented period of strategic... Read More

Outstanding scientists, eminent academics and celebrated professionals join Wales’s National Academy The Learned Society of Wales (LSW) is pleased to announce the results of its 2018 election of new Fellows spanning the arts, humanities, sciences and public service sectors.  Election to Fellowshi... Read More

I’m delighted by Peter Halligan’s appointment as Chief Scientific Adviser to the Welsh Government. He will bring to it a wealth of relevant experience and a keen appreciation of the present state of research in Wales and the evolving policies which he has been helping to emerge. In his 3 years as our Chief Executiv... Read More

First Minister Carwyn Jones has appointed the Chief Executive of the Learned Society of Wales to advise on scientific issues across departments. Professor Halligan will provide independent scientific advice to the First Minister and lead the development of the Welsh Government’s science policy. He... Read More

A column by Professor Iwan Davies on the challenges facing Law schools in Wales was published in the Western Mail on Thursday 18 January 2018. Read More