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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Celebrating the impact of Wales’s research

30 June, 2017
A blog by Kirstie Hewlett and Saba Hinrichs-Krapels, King’s College London, authors of 'Impacts of  academic research from Welsh universities' We and colleagues from the Policy Institute at King’s College London have carried out several analyses exploring the impact case studies submitted to the 2014 Research Ex... Read More

The Societal and Economic Impact of Welsh Universities

28 June, 2017
A new report commissioned by the Learned Society of Wales captures the impressive research impact of Welsh universities to wider society and the economy. The King’s College London Policy Unit was commissioned as part of the Society’s mission to promote the advancement of learning and results of academic research in... Read More

Outstanding Welsh research talent celebrated

18 May, 2017
The AGM dinner on the 17th May saw the medals of the Learned Society of Wales awarded at a ceremony in at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. The recognition of merit is a significant aspect of the work of the national academy of Wales.  Celebrating achievement is important for all the individua... Read More

Graeme Reid Review of Research and Innovation in Wales

5 May, 2017
Brexit, the Industrial Strategy and UK legislation on Higher Education & Research are all set to bring significant changes to the funding of the  research  and innovation ecosystem in Wales.  The new review by Prof Graeme Reid set up by the Welsh Government, and reporting before December, will explore how the... Read More

Welsh Crucible – LSW Research Prize

5 May, 2017
Following the successful model operated by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Scottish Crucible, the LSW  contributes to the evaluation/selection of potential Welsh Crucible candidates. In a new development this year, to celebrate the alumni network the Learned Society of Wales and Welsh Crucible announced a new de... Read More

LSW’s Brexit comments

3 May, 2017
The recent consultation and inquiry responses, comment pieces and other relevant Society activity related to the UK's decision to exit the EU have been compiled in a summary document. The document is available here. Read More

Learned Society of Wales welcomes 44 New Fellows

27 April, 2017
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 2017 election of new Fellows spanning the arts, humanities, sciences and public service sectors.  Election to Fellowship is a public rec... Read More

Swansea Tidal Lagoon

12 April, 2017
The Society has supported a joint statement issued by the Institute of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on the proposed Swansea Tidal Lagoon pathfinder scheme. The Hendry Review has concluded its support for the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The Institution of Civil Engineers Wales Cymr... Read More