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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Outstanding Welsh research talent celebrated

18 May, 2017
The AGM dinner on the 17th May saw the medals of the Learned Society of Wales awarded at a ceremony in at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. The recognition of merit is a significant aspect of the work of the national academy of Wales.  Celebrating achievement is important for all the individua... Read More

Graeme Reid Review of Research and Innovation in Wales

5 May, 2017
Brexit, the Industrial Strategy and UK legislation on Higher Education & Research are all set to bring significant changes to the funding of the  research  and innovation ecosystem in Wales.  The new review by Prof Graeme Reid set up by the Welsh Government, and reporting before December, will explore how the... Read More

Welsh Crucible – LSW Research Prize

5 May, 2017
Following the successful model operated by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Scottish Crucible, the LSW  contributes to the evaluation/selection of potential Welsh Crucible candidates and evaluation /selection of the subsequent competitive grant applications for the £50K Welsh Crucible fund. In a new development ... Read More

LSW’s Brexit comments

3 May, 2017
The recent consultation and inquiry responses, comment pieces and other relevant Society activity related to the UK's decision to exit the EU have been compiled in a summary document. The document is available here. Read More

Learned Society of Wales welcomes 44 New Fellows

27 April, 2017
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 2017 election of new Fellows spanning the arts, humanities, sciences and public service sectors.  Election to Fellowship is a public rec... Read More

Swansea Tidal Lagoon

12 April, 2017
The Society has supported a joint statement issued by the Institute of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on the proposed Swansea Tidal Lagoon pathfinder scheme. The Hendry Review has concluded its support for the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The Institution of Civil Engineers Wales Cymr... Read More

‘We can only end up with less’ – the risks and challenges of Brexit

3 April, 2017
On 29 March, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, President of the LSW published an essay in the Western Mail on the risks and challenges of Brexit, in particularly in terms of the impact on the devolved legislatures of the UK, and their relationship with Westminster: Exiting the EU will not lead directly to additional powers being ... Read More

Higher Education, Research and Innovation: After Triggering Article 50

29 March, 2017
Speaking in response to today's decision to trigger Article 50 as part of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, President of the LSW said "UK HE and research are pre-eminent. Cooperation with external universities is crucial to the UK’s success and those they collaborate within ... Read More

Exchanging Ideas Seminar Series 2017

28 March, 2017
The Assembly’s Research Service has joined forces with the Learned Society of Wales to develop a new unique seminar series aimed at promoting evidence-led policy and providing Assembly Members with the opportunity to learn, exchange and discuss new ideas with leading academic experts. The Exchanging Ideas Seminar ... Read More