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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Learned Society announces new Chief Executive

19 April, 2018
The Learned Society of Wales is pleased to announce that Martin Pollard has been appointed as its new Chief Executive, with effect from 1 July 2018. Martin is currently Chief Executive of the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) and since 2010 has led the charity through an unprecedented period of strategic... Read More

Learned Society of Wales welcomes 42 New Fellows

16 April, 2018
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 2018 election of new Fellows spanning the arts, humanities, sciences and public service sectors.  Election to Fellowship is a public rec... Read More

Professor Peter Halligan appointed new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales

25 January, 2018
First Minister Carwyn Jones has appointed the Chief Executive of the Learned Society of Wales to advise on scientific issues across departments. Professor Halligan will provide independent scientific advice to the First Minister and lead the development of the Welsh Government’s science policy. He will also work t... Read More

Leadership Development Opportunity for Researchers

19 January, 2018
The call for applications is open from 2nd January to 16th February 2018 for places on the Welsh Crucible programme, an award-winning programme of personal, professional and leadership development for the future research leaders of Wales. Now in its eighth year, the programme supports research-inspired innovation an... Read More

Western Mail Series – Wales leading the world

8 January, 2018
Two of the Society's Fellows have recently contributed articles to the Western Mail and WalesOnline, outlining the impact of aspects of their research and work. Professor Jonathan Shepherd's article considers the impact of the Cardiff Model for Violence Prevention is changing the way violence is tackled around the ... Read More

President’s guest blog – Global Science and Innovation Network

3 January, 2018
A piece celebrating the contribution of the Welsh Higher Education sector to Wales and world by the President of the Society, Sir Emyr Jones Parry,  was recently featured on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Global Science and Innovation Network blog. The blog can be accessed here.   Read More

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Review of the Learned Society of Wales

4 December, 2017
Background In 2014, the Council of the Learned Society of Wales approved the Report and Recommendations of the Gender Balance Working Group led by Dame Professor Teresa Rees. This equality focused report and recommendations were published here. In response to this changes were made, including making the elect... Read More

Making the Case for Wales

24 October, 2017
Marking the recent launch of the Society's 'Wales in the World' report distributed by the Times Higher Education, Prof Peter Halligan wrote the following column in the Western Mail on Oct 12, 2017 "The political environment in the UK post Brexit remains increasingly uncertain, despite encouraging policy initiatives de... Read More