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Just how serious is the biodiversity crisis in Wales? 

16 June, 2026
Combining established and new methods of gathering evidence is essential to help policy-makers access the data they need to tackle Wales’, and the world’s, accelerating loss of biodiversity. That is one of the recommendations from a new Learned Society of Wales policy briefing, that draws upon the expert insigh... Read More

Menai Owen Jones FLSW recognised in prestigious Pinc List 2026

13 June, 2026
Menai Owen Jones FLSW has been named among the top ten of the Wales Online Pinc List 2026. The annual list recognises LGBTQ+ people who have played an influential role in Wales over the past year in the last 12 months. It ‘recognises LGBT+ people from across Wales who doing their bit to make the world a bet... Read More

Dame Elan Closs Stephens becomes President of the Learned Society of Wales

20 May, 2026
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 Elan was born in Gwynedd and is one of Wales’ most distinguished public servants, with vast experience within the media, poli... Read More

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 Learned Society of Wales to expand and consolidate their network in 2023. Members of that group provide... Read More

Congratulations to Rhun ap Iorwerth, Wales’ new First Minister

14 May, 2026
We congratulate Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming Prif Weinidog (First Minister) of Wales. His achievement in leading Plaid Cymru to recent success in the Senedd elections marks a notable moment in Wales' political journey. We have enjoyed positive working relations with former First Ministers in the past and look forwa... Read More

Gorsedd Honours for two LSW Fellows

8 May, 2026
Two Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales will be admitted as Honorary Druids of the Gorsedd at this year’s Eisteddfod. LSW President Professor Hywel Thomas and Dr Aled Eirug will receive blue robes from the Gorsedd, or Council of Bards. This association of poets, writers and others who have made a contribution... Read More

Research career stories: forging a research career outside academia

7 May, 2026
The range of careers for researchers outside academia are wide and varied, with the benefits of research skills required far beyond the world of higher education. Made in Wales: Researcher Career Stories is a programme run for early career researchers by the Wales Concordat Network. The Network includes representat... Read More