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The latest news from the Learned Society of Wales

Consultation Launched on Initial Decisions for REF28

The UK’s higher education funding bodies (HEFCW, Research England, Scottish Funding Council, and Department for Economy, Northern Ireland) have made initial decisions on the high-level design of the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).  The next REF will conclude in 2028 and will assess resear... Read More

Society Leads Deep-Dive into REF21 Impact Case Studies

The Learned Society of Wales is leading a new project, in collaboration with the Welsh government, HEFCW and the Wales Innovation Network, to explore the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) impact case study dataset. This will reveal new insights about the contribution of research from Welsh universities to th... Read More

First Minister Meets LSW and Partners to Discuss Celtic Academies Alliance

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford MS took part in discussions about the growth of the Celtic Academies Alliance [CAA] at a meeting, hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, with the Learned Society of Wales and the Royal Irish Academy. The CAA was formed in 2021 and brings together the wide-ranging expertise wi... Read More

Two Fellows Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Congratulations to the following Fellows who were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours: Professor Medwin Hughes CBE, for service to education and the Welsh language Dr. Anju Kumar OBE, for services to women’s health and welfare in Wales Read More

Are You a Future Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales?

The window for nominating someone to become a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales in 2024 is now open. However, we know that how to become a Fellow can be confusing for those new to the process. Join our information sessions to find out more: We’re therefore running informal information sessions for anyo... Read More

News from Our Fellows: May 2023

Professor Ann John received an award in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Science, Technology and Healthcare’ category at the EMWWAA (Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Association) award ceremony on 13th May. Professor Charlotte Williams was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. EMWWAA aims to empower ... Read More

Innovative Career Advice and Coaching Sessions for Early Career Researchers

The Learned Society of Wales is using the unique asset that is its Fellowship to develop Wales’ next generation of researchers. A new initiative launched by our Early Career Researchers Network has seen researchers at the start of their career matched with several of the Society’s Fellows for advice and coachin... Read More

‘Contributing to a Prosperous Wales’: Register Now

The work being done by early career researchers in Wales' can play an important part in the future social and economic prosperity of the country.  That will be the message to emerge from a Learned Society of Wales colloquium, ‘Contributing to a Prosperous Wales', that will take place in Swansea on 6 July.  ... Read More

LSW Reveals New Five-Year Strategy

We are delighted to reveal our new five-year strategy. This Strategic Plan sets out The Learned Society of Wales’ strategic objectives and ambitions for the next five years. Advancing education, learning, academic study, and knowledge will contribute to scientific, cultural, social, environmental and economic ... Read More

Research Grant Scheme Celebrates a First Year of Success

The Learned Society of Wales’ research workshop grant scheme reaches its first anniversary having funded 23 research projects that range from martial arts to Parkinson’s Disease, dolphins to community farms.  The scheme awards grants up to £1000 to allow researchers to run workshops that bring partners to... Read More