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Four Honorary Fellows Elected to Learned Society of Wales

3 May, 2022
We’re delighted to announce this year’s new Honorary Fellows. Professor Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE CEng FREng FRS FInstP  Baroness Brown of Cambridge, Professor Julia King, is one of the British women engineers who have reached the top of their profession and are now influential on many fro... Read More

‘I Remember Mariupol’

8 April, 2022
Interesting latest article from one of our Fellows, Professor W. John Morgan: Today, the Russian speaking city of Mariupol is under siege; its citizens the victims of murderous bombardment; homes, schools, university, hospitals, including a maternity ward destroyed; a theatre bombed when sheltering women, children,... Read More

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