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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Making Connections: Aberystwyth ‘Meet and Greet’

13 February, 2024

The LSW is in Aberystwyth for a day of get-togethers, part of our efforts to be an inclusive, welcoming Society and to demonstrate the important role the LSW and its Fellows can play in helping find solutions to real-world challenges. 'Meet and Greet' We have arranged a ‘Meet and Greet’ event in the Resear... Read More

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

11 February, 2024

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024, we celebrate two outstanding women scientists who are recipients of our latest Learned Society of Wales medals: Professor Siwan Davies FLSW received our latest Hoggan Medal, which recognises and celebrates the contribution of outstanding women connected... Read More

‘Pathways to Peace’

7 February, 2024

‘Pathways to Peace’ is a research programme organised by Academi Heddwch which examines contemporary sources of conflict within Wales and beyond, and explores new ways of mitigating or resolving it. The Learned Society of Wales has partnered with Academi Heddwch to run a sandpit event today (7th February 2024) ... Read More

King Charles

6 February, 2024

The Learned Society of Wales wishes King Charles a full and quick recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Read More

Constitution Commission identifies opportunities for Wales

18 January, 2024

Democratic innovation, strengthened inter-governmental relations, and the need to debate whether enhanced devolution or independence suits Wales best are among the recommendations in a final report from the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales launched today. The Commission, which was ... Read More

Research Grant Scheme offers up to £1000 – Applications Open Now

16 January, 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of the latest round of funding available as part of our Research Grant Scheme. We recently awarded grants to eight projects and now invite applications for round 2 of the 2023 / 24 scheme. Please note the call for proposals is now closed. Grants of up to £1000 are avai... Read More

Research Grant Scheme continues to support Wales’ future experts

16 January, 2024

Projects as wide-ranging as policing and air quality, British Sign Language and social exclusion have received funding in the latest round of the LSW’s Research Grant scheme. The scheme awards up to £1000 to researchers to run workshops that bring people together at the early stage of planning and developing a c... Read More

Four Fellows on the New Year’s Honours List

4 January, 2024

Congratulations to the following Fellows who were named in the New Year's Honours List: Professor Paul Emery - CBE, for services to RheumatologyVersus Arthritis Professor of Rheumatology, University of Leeds. Professor Andrew Hopkins - CBE, for services to Science and to InnovationFounder and Chief Execu... Read More

Society responses to Welsh Government inquiries

20 December, 2023

We have submitted comments in recent weeks to the following two inquiries: Response to Senedd Finance Committee inquiry into Welsh Government draft budget 2024-25 The Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee’s one day inquiry on Research and Development Read More

A look back at 2023 through some key publications