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Gorsedd Honours for two LSW Fellows

8 May, 2026
Two Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales will be admitted as Honorary Druids of the Gorsedd at this year’s Eisteddfod. LSW President Professor Hywel Thomas and Dr Aled Eirug will receive blue robes from the Gorsedd, or Council of Bards. This association of poets, writers and others who have made a contribution... Read More

Research career stories: forging a research career outside academia

7 May, 2026
The range of careers for researchers outside academia are wide and varied, with the benefits of research skills required far beyond the world of higher education. Made in Wales: Researcher Career Stories is a programme run for early career researchers by the Wales Concordat Network. The Network includes representat... Read More

Welcome to our new Fellows: Wales has the talent to thrive

28 April, 2026
The announcement today of the Learned Society of Wales’ 44 new Fellows is an opportunity to celebrate the depth and breadth of Welsh research, innovation, leadership and creativity. Over half (52%) of our new Fellows are women. We actively work towards a Fellowship that reflects Wales's diversity and are delighte... Read More

Celtic Academies Alliance: Languages Symposium

23 March, 2026
The health of Celtic languages, the state of modern language education, and the research and policy landscape around language and disability are on the agenda at a forthcoming Celtic Academies Alliance language symposium. The hybrid day-long event in Wrexham on 29 April, which we are hosting, shows how effective th... Read More

Hustings set to probe Senedd candidates on science and culture policies

18 March, 2026
This May’s Senedd elections might prove to be the most consequential elections for Wales devolved parliament since they were first held in 1999. To ensure that the concerns of research are considered during the campaign, we are working with partners to hold two hustings in the run-up to the vote. The hustings wil... Read More

Members of LSW’s ECR Network among new cohort of UK Young Academy

10 March, 2026
Four researchers from Wales are among the new members of the UK Young Academy (UKYA). The four, who will join 141 emerging leaders already in the UKYA's ranks, are: Dr Jamie Nash, a Post Doctoral Research Scientist with the Welsh Blood Service, Velindre University NHS Trust; Dr Charith Perera, Reader at the ... Read More