Six Swansea University academics are among the new entrants to the Learned Society of Wales’ Fellowship.
They are:
- Professor Leighton Evans, Professor of Media Theory;
- Professor Cinzia Giannetti, Professor in Mechanical Engineering;
- Professor Neil Loader, Professor of Physical Geography;
- Dr Claire Price, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences;
- Professor Charlotte Rees, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Executive Dean; and,
- Professor Richard Thomas, Head of School of Culture and Communication.
The Society says the announcement of the 44 new Fellows, with those from Swansea University amongst them, is an opportunity to celebrate the depth and breadth of Welsh research, innovation, leadership and creativity.
Hywel Thomas, President of the Learned Society of Wales, said: “More than half - 52 per cent - of the new Fellows are women. We actively work towards a Fellowship that reflects Wales's diversity and are delighted to reach the milestone of electing the highest proportion of women in our history. Welcoming our new Fellows to the Society is always one of the highlights of the Society’s year.
“I congratulate them on this recognition of the excellence and importance of their work and contributions to life in Wales and beyond. We look forward to bringing their experience and knowledge to our work on policy and researcher development.”