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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

20 December, 2023
2023 has a been a significant year for the Society and the impact we are having is demonstrated in five key documents: Five-year strategy 2023-28 Our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement Long-term funding agreement with HEFCW The Impacts of Research from Welsh Universities: A comprehens... Read More

We are hiring: Programme Officer – Researcher Development

14 December, 2023
We are seeking a proactive and professional Programme Officer to support the next phase of our Researcher Development programme. Working alongside the Programme Manager, the post holder will support the delivery of one of the four priorities in our new five year strategy: “to create an environment that supports ... Read More

Celebrating Mark Drakeford’s vision for a Celtic Academies Alliance

14 December, 2023
As Mark Drakeford announces his retirement as First Minister of Wales, we reflect on his legacy and in particular his support for the Learned Society of Wales (LSW) and the Celtic Academies Alliance (CAA). Mark’s support for the CAA led to his direct involvement in discussions in Edinburgh, June 2023, with the LS... Read More

Caring for our Vineyard

27 November, 2023
The volume Gofal ein Gwinllan, which was published at the National Eisteddfod in August 2023 and whose title may be translated ‘Care for our Vineyard’, is the fruit of an ambitious project that traces the contribution of the Church in Wales to the Welsh language and its culture over the centuries. The volume co... Read More