The universities are here to push back the frontiers of knowledge through research by outstanding people of international standard.  They also have the massive responsibility of training the young by passing on knowledge and expertise – and for stretching their minds.  These youngsters may be specialists or generalists.  Both are needed but the specialists must have peripheral vision – people who are aware of what is going on outside their speciality – whether it be in science, humanities or social studies.

Sir John Cadogan delivered his third Presidential Address at the Annual General Meeting of the Learned Society of Wales on 23 May 2012. Click here for a copy of his speech.

Traddododd Syr John Cadogan ei trydydd Anerchiad Llywyddol yng Nghyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol Cymdeithas Ddysgedig Cymru ar 23 Mai 2012. Cliciwch yma am gopi o’r araith.