2025 Archives - The Learned Society of Wales

Yan Wu

29 April, 2025

Associate Professor in Media and Communication, Swansea University Dr Yan Wu works on citizen journalism, soft power communication, digital inclusivity, and citizen data and risk governance. She writes and publishes in both English and Chinese. Her publications in Chinese include three co-authored books and journal ... Read More

Edward Witten

Edward Witten has made profound contributions to contemporary physics, including supersymmetric and topological quantum field theory, string theory, M-theory, quantum gravity and quantum information theory. He is the only physicist to receive the Fields Medal, the mathematical equivalent of the Nobel Prize. In 1998, ... Read More

Jonathan Timmis

Vice-Chancellor, Aberystwyth University Professor Timmis is an interdisciplinary researcher, applying computer science and mathematical approaches to biology, with a focus on immunology and evolution. He has worked extensively on computational models of immune function (computational immunology) to develop software sy... Read More

Oliver Williams

Professor of Experimental Physics, Cardiff University Professor Williams’ research focuses on diamond growth and technology. He has developed the integration of diamond with non-diamond materials for high frequency devices, thermal management of compound semiconductors, and the production of diamond nanoparticles fo... Read More

Agnes Xavier-Phillips

Master of the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Gwent A qualified nurse and solicitor, who read law at Cardiff University, Agnes Xavier-Phillips was General Counsel and Client Relationship Manager of GE Capital, and represented the financial services industry on the Woolf Reforms, whic... Read More

Sîan Williams

Head of Cultural Collections Engagement and Curation, Swansea University Sian Williams is a senior leader in librarianship and archives, with a career focus on public engagement. She developed the South Wales Miners’ Library at Swansea University as an internationally respected centre for research and learning in la... Read More

Peter Wakelin

Independent writer, curator and consultant Dr Wakelin is an independent writer, curator and consultant specialising in art and the built heritage. He was formerly Director of Collections and Research at Amgueddfa Cymru and Secretary of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. His books ... Read More

Ken Peattie

Professor of Marketing and Strategy, Cardiff University Professor Peattie is an expert on corporate social responsibility, and sustainability. He was instrumental in Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society (BRASS) becoming the first Welsh ESRC-funded Research Centre, attracting around £13... Read More

Menai Owen-Jones

Chief Executive, LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity. Council of the Institute of Directors Menai Owen-Jones is an award-winning social sector chief executive and experienced non-executive director. She is an independent adviser to the Senedd Cymru Commission and sits on several bo... Read More

Hasmukh Shah

General Practitioner, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Professor Shah has worked in the NHS for 50 years. He is visiting Professor at the University of South Wales, a GP education lead and a past non-executive member of Rhondda Cynon Taf local health board. He has been secretary of the British Association of ... Read More

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