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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

‘We can only end up with less’ – the risks and challenges of Brexit

3 April, 2017
On 29 March, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, President of the LSW published an essay in the Western Mail on the risks and challenges of Brexit, in particularly in terms of the impact on the devolved legislatures of the UK, and their relationship with Westminster: Exiting the EU will not lead directly to additional powers being ... Read More

Higher Education, Research and Innovation: After Triggering Article 50

29 March, 2017
Speaking in response to today's decision to trigger Article 50 as part of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, President of the LSW said "UK HE and research are pre-eminent. Cooperation with external universities is crucial to the UK’s success and those they collaborate within ... Read More

Exchanging Ideas Seminar Series 2017

28 March, 2017
The Assembly’s Research Service has joined forces with the Learned Society of Wales to develop a new unique seminar series aimed at promoting evidence-led policy and providing Assembly Members with the opportunity to learn, exchange and discuss new ideas with leading academic experts. The Exchanging Ideas Seminar ... Read More

‘Science priorities for Brexit’ – LSW comment

24 March, 2017
On the 21st March Stephen Metcalfe MP, Chair of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee and the Commons Science and Technology Committee, published a statement Science priorities for Brexit outlining the priorities for the science community as the UK prepares to trigger Article 50 and start Brexit negotiations. ... Read More

“Why Wales Studies needs to be protected and preserved”

23 March, 2017
An article by Professor M Wynn Thomas FLSW, Vice-President for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences was featured in the Western Mail on 23 March. The achievement of Wales Studies deserves to be celebrated not only within Wales but well beyond. The Irish long ago turned the multifaceted study of Ireland into a globa... Read More

Welsh Crucible seeks future research leaders in Wales

22 February, 2017
“Game-changing” Welsh Crucible programme opens latest round of recruitment for exceptional researchers across Wales  Welsh Crucible is urging exceptional researchers from across Wales to apply for this year’s award-winning programme. Now in its sixth year, the programme will offer early- and mid-career res... Read More

NAASWCH 2016 – event report

12 January, 2017
The 2016 biennial NAASWCH (North American Association for the Study of Welsh Culture and History) conference took place at Harvard University from July 20 - 22, 2016. The conference was hosted by the Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University and organised by NAASWCH secretary Melinda Gray an... Read More