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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Professor Kenneth Walters, 1934 – 2022

30 March, 2022
It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of one of our Fellows, Professor Kenneth Walters. Professor Walters was a founding fellow of the Learned Society and a highly distinguished mathematician. An obituary will follow. Further reading Professor Kenneth Walters: Profile - Aber... Read More

Academi Heddwch Seeks Speakers for Webinar Series

29 March, 2022
Academi Heddwch is looking for academic speakers to support delivery of a future webinar series on the implications of the war in Ukraine for energy supply, security and international relations. The following are some of the areas for exploration How has the war in Ukraine altered our attitudes to nuclear power ... Read More

Making Light of Mathematics: David Olive Lecture 2022

4 March, 2022
Swansea University is holding the third instalment of its David Olive Lecture Series on 16th March (4pm).  The speaker this year is Professor Sir Michael Berry, Honorary Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales and FRS Melville Wills Professor of Physics, University of Bristol.  Professor ... Read More

LSW Statement on Ukraine

1 March, 2022
The Learned Society of Wales condemns the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. This attack against a sovereign nation and the indiscriminate killing of civilians is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and to international law. It runs counter to every one of our values. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrain... Read More

Celebrate Excellence: Society’s 2022 Medals -Nominations Open

1 March, 2022
One of the highlights of the Society's year is the awarding of our medals. These recognise Welsh research excellence in science, education, social sciences and the humanities. Today, on St. David’s Day, we celebrate the breadth and excellence of research from Wales by launching our 2022 Medals process. ht... Read More

Society Welcomes New Chief Executive

15 February, 2022
Olivia Harrison has joined the Society as its new Chief Executive, coming from her role as Head of Research, Innovation and Engagement at HEFCW. Olivia trained and worked as a chartered structural engineer in London before moving into higher education policy in Wales. Starting in public affairs at Un... Read More

Book Launch: Stars and Ribbons – Winter Wassailing in Wales

7 February, 2022
Dr. Rhiannon Ifans FLSW has recently published this book: Stars and Ribbons - Winter Wassailing in Wales. Wassail songs are part of Welsh folk culture, but what exactly are they? When are they sung? Why? And where do stars and pretty ribbons fit in? This study addresses these questions, identifying and discussing t... Read More

WISERD Annual Conference 2022: Call for Papers

4 February, 2022
“Civil society and participation: issues of equality, identity and cohesion in a changing social landscape”.   With a focus on addressing global contemporary challenges shaping civil society and participation in post-covid era, WISERD welcomes proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sess... Read More

Democracy Within the European Union

3 February, 2022
Professor John Loughlin FLSW is one of the Senior Expert Advisors who have co-written the Report of the High Level Group on European Democracy for the European Committee of the Regions. The report is the CoR High Level Group's submission to the Conference on the Future of Europe which is currently taking place. Mor... Read More