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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Learned Society of Wales Launches Ambitious Five-Year Strategy

25 July, 2023
The Learned Society of Wales (LSW) has formally launched its new five-year strategy to coincide with the announcement of a new funding agreement with the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) . The LSW, Wales’ National Academy, is made of up over 650 Fellows, who are leaders and experts from higher e... Read More

Fellows at the Eisteddfod, 2023

19 July, 2023
The following Fellows will be appearing at the Llŷn and Eifionydd National Eisteddfod... Programme 2023 Professor Mererid Hopwood FLSW will be presented to the Gorsedd Board at this year's Eisteddfod for the position of Archdruid, 2024-27. She will be the second woman Archdruid after ... Read More

News from Our Fellows: June 2023

28 June, 2023
Professor Mererid Hopwood will be presented to the Gorsedd Board at this year's Eisteddfod for the position of Archdruid, 2024-27. She will be the second woman Archdruid after Professor Christine James FLSW. Professor Menna Elfyn will take part in the Ledbury Poetry Festival on 2 July, following which her l... Read More

Consultation Launched on Initial Decisions for REF28

28 June, 2023
The UK’s higher education funding bodies (HEFCW, Research England, Scottish Funding Council, and Department for Economy, Northern Ireland) have made initial decisions on the high-level design of the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).  The next REF will conclude in 2028 and will assess resear... Read More

Society Leads Deep-Dive into REF21 Impact Case Studies

27 June, 2023
The Learned Society of Wales is leading a new project, in collaboration with the Welsh government, HEFCW and the Wales Innovation Network, to explore the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) impact case study dataset. This will reveal new insights about the contribution of research from Welsh universities to th... Read More

First Minister Meets LSW and Partners to Discuss Celtic Academies Alliance

21 June, 2023
Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford MS took part in discussions about the growth of the Celtic Academies Alliance [CAA] at a meeting, hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, with the Learned Society of Wales and the Royal Irish Academy. The CAA was formed in 2021 and brings together the wide-ranging expertise wi... Read More

Two Fellows Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

20 June, 2023
Congratulations to the following Fellows who were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours: Professor Medwin Hughes CBE, for service to education and the Welsh language Dr. Anju Kumar OBE, for services to women’s health and welfare in Wales Read More

Are You a Future Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales?

5 June, 2023
The window for nominating someone to become a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales in 2024 is now open. However, we know that how to become a Fellow can be confusing for those new to the process. Join our information sessions to find out more: We’re therefore running informal information sessions for anyo... Read More

News from Our Fellows: May 2023

30 May, 2023
Professor Ann John received an award in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Science, Technology and Healthcare’ category at the EMWWAA (Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Association) award ceremony on 13th May. Professor Charlotte Williams was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. EMWWAA aims to empower ... Read More