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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Learned Society of Wales joins European National Academies Network

26 April, 2016
On  19 April in Vienna, the Learned Society of Wales was formally admitted into full membership of ALLEA, the federation of European National Academies. The event took place during the ALLEA AGM at the Austrian Academies of Sciences in Vienna where the Society was represented by the Chief Executive Professor Peter Ha... Read More

News coverage of election of Fellows

22 April, 2016
The full list of new Fellows can be accessed here. Reports of the announcement on other websites: Aberystwyth University Bangor University Cardiff University Swansea University University of South Wales UCL Faculty of Laws The Western Mail Read More

Learned Society of Wales welcomes new Fellows

20 April, 2016
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 2016 Election of new Fellows spanning the arts, sciences and public service sectors.  This election further strengthens the Society’s ... Read More

Report on the International Year of Light: Wales

15 April, 2016
A report on the 2015 International Year of Light: Wales activities, which were supported by the Society, is now available. To read the report, please click on the links below. International Year of Light Wales Report Blwyddyn Ryngwladol Goleuni Cymru - Adroddiad Read More

Mamwlad – Frances Hoggan

6 April, 2016
A documentary on Frances Hoggan is currently available on the BBC iplayer until 26 April 2016. The programme, part of the Mamwlad series, is presented by Ffion Hague, and was produced by Tinopolis. Follow this link http://bbc.in/23aD4B5 to watch the programme; subtitles are available.   Read More

RSE and LSW response to Stern Review of REF

30 March, 2016
The national academies of Scotland and of Wales, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and the Learned Society of Wales (LSW) have welcomed the opportunity to submit evidence to Lord Stern’s review of the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Their response was prepared using the expertise of a Working Group of ... Read More