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Vacancies: Communication and Engagement Officer; Fellowship Assistant

8 January, 2019
We are pleased to invite applications for two new posts at the Learned Society of Wales. Both posts will be based at the Society's office in Cathays Park, Cardiff. Please download the relevant job pack for full information about the role and the application process. The closing date for applications for both role... Read More

2018 International Symposium

2 October, 2018
We were delighted to host the third Learned Society of Wales International Symposium at Magdalene College, Cambridge from 11 to 13 September. Focusing on The Ethics of Sustainable Prosperity for All, the event was attended by 57 participants, including 11 Fellows and guests from South Africa, Australia and Swe... Read More

Skills and Diversity Audit (All Wales)

22 August, 2018
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

LSW Chief Executive shortlisted for Wales’ national leadership awards

30 July, 2018
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

Royal Society–Wellcome Trust: Future Partnership Project

10 May, 2018
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

Learned Society announces new Chief Executive

19 April, 2018
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

Learned Society of Wales welcomes 42 New Fellows

16 April, 2018
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