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Are you a future Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales? Are you interested in being part of a unique community of experts across the fields of science, humanities, arts and public services? All our Fellows have two things in common: a connection to Wales and an outstanding contribution to the world of learning. We have over 700 elected Fellows representing excellence in their fields and we harness their expertise to champion research, contribute expertise and promote learning and debate. Nominations for election to Fellowship in 2025 are now open. If you would like to be considered for nomination, please consider joining one of the following online sessions to find out more. These sessions will provide information on what the Fellowship is, what the route to nomination is and what is required of a nominee. Existing Fellows and LSW staff will deliver the sessions and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Attending does not oblige you to put yourself forward as a nominee. Session 1: 9 August. 9am-10am. https://lnkd.in/ed4bedAw Session 2: 12 August. 4pm-5pm. https://lnkd.in/eeYvFk-T We look forward to seeing you at one of these sessions. If you have any queries, or would like to ask a question, please contact us on lsw@wales.ac.uk. Check out our website (www.learnedsociety.wales) to find out more. Here are some key facts: - You don’t have to be a Professor or academic: take a look at our ‘Industry, Commerce, The Arts and Professions’ category. - We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and making our Society more welcoming and inclusive. - Your nomination must be submitted by a current Fellow; we can help with this if you want to be considered.

Celebrating 40 years of Public Administration, in this article four outstanding colleagues highlight the Institute's evolution from a joint venture to a leading force, dedicated to fostering good governance, inspiring future public leaders, and addressing complex societal challenges in close collaboration with professionals, public organizations & civil society. #PublicAdministration #40Years #Governance

Freedom is the foundation of science and innovation. 🌍 At the closing event of Science Year 2024, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung), Michael Harms, Deputy Secretary General of DAAD, and BMBF State Secretary Stephan Ertner emphasized the importance of protecting academic freedom in their speeches. They presented the Fundamental Academic Values Award (FAVA) to three exceptional researchers whose work is dedicated to defending academic freedom, evaluating academic values in Europe, and examining the global challenges to academic independence and democracy.    DAAD and BMBF continue to collaborate in strengthening the global commitment to protecting these fundamental values. Their efforts ensure that academic freedom and the integrity of higher education are safeguarded, even as threats to these values grow in today’s world.    #DAAD #ScienceYear2024 #AcademicFreedom #Freedom #FAVA #BMBF

Today we’re announcing the launch of a collaborative international research project to explore the future of creative practice, responding to the challenges faced by the creative industries and wider society. Nine Fellows – including artists, researchers and those working in performing arts – will lead a major programme of research over the next year, supported by UKRI, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Rothschild Foundation. Each Fellow will focus on a research theme which responds to the biggest challenges faced by the creative industries and wider society, and the change needed for the development and survival of the sector and future economic growth. RSC Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, said: “The AHRC funding enables us to collaborate deeply with artists and researchers, as well as organisations from a variety of sectors, to examine the myriad ways in which we can ensure our creative industries can thrive and help grow the UK economy.” Find out more 👇 #Research #CreativePractice #EconomicGrowth

Day one of the #FestivalofHE with Wonkhe has drawn to a close at Senate House – and its been quite the day of discussions! 🎯 Today's themes: 🔹Bold leadership and sector transformation 🔹Universities as anchors for regional growth 🔹Deep community engagement beyond traditional HE boundaries 🔹Importance of systems thinking and partnerships 🔹Learner-centric approach while supporting economic growth 💭 Insights from today: The blueprint for HE's future needs universities to align with government’s five missions for national renewal while maintaining research excellence. Universities must reach beyond traditional audiences, compelling everyone - not just potential students - to become champions for higher education by showing our wider value to society and local communities. Student support needs to evolve - balancing academic excellence with practical needs and acknowledging that current needs require modern approaches International recruitment requires long-term planning and a delicate balance between financial needs and perceived student value. 👉Watch our delegates share their highlight from today’s sessions: University of London Venues

Recording of my presentation "Reflections on the Common Diversities among young Filipinos in German-speaking countries" at the Salem State University Center for Childhood & Youth Studies conference on Children’s Human Rights Around the World: Finding Hope in Times of Despair. I talked about the book Common Diversities that I co-edited and about the Filipinos in Europe. Link to the recording and presentation: https://lnkd.in/dip6SeDY Link to the book: https://lnkd.in/gxG9ETGx

Here are a few of the points we found most interesting and relevant from Andrew Rotherham's EduWonk blog about ESAs after Louisiana’s recent passage of an ESA that will roll out in early 2025. 🌟 ESA programs vary in their characteristics There is no one policy regarding ESA– making evaluating them difficult. 🆕 Direct payment programs are still relatively new in education Expect bumps in rollout, similar to quality issues in early-stage choice programs. 💰 ESAs are both becoming wildly popular and, as a result, wildly expensive A key metric to follow is the number of  people participating in ESAs who weren’t previously participating in public education. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/dwAJWfik

"I’ll always remember our time at MacDowell as a formative period in our lives together, both as artists and as a couple," Mekiya O. explains about his MacDowell residency, which he shared with his wife, Itto. "We went there planning to write as much as possible, but neither of us dared to hope that we would walk away with two full manuscripts in hand—until we did." Read the full interview with both Mekiya and Itto Outini, pictured left and right below, and learn more about the books they worked on at MacDowell, on ProFellow. https://lnkd.in/eXtjspXT

Our next medals and awards recipient in the spotlight is Professor Peter Hopkins FAcSS. 🎖️ Peter has been awarded the Back Award for sustained and outstanding contributions to policy development through research. His recent research focuses on Islamophobia, how it operates within society, and refugee experiences. Over the last two decades, Peter's work has been influential in shaping policy and practice. However, early in his career, the path to influence was not immediate. When asked what he wished he had known earlier in his career, he said: 🗣️ "One thing I wish I had learned earlier in my career is that rejection is a regular experience for academics. Whether it be about entering the job market after your PhD, securing research funding, getting a book contract, or publishing in a highly respected journal, it is inevitable that there will be many rejections along the way." 👉 To read Peter's full Q&A and learn more about his current work, head here: https://lnkd.in/gxXBseZU

"This is the only way to ensure that we not only teach and research human rights, but also try to put them into practice ourselves, through trial and error" - Antoine Buyse This year, the Opening of the Academic Year 2024-2025 focuses on human rights and their significance for the university and the city of Utrecht. Keynotes were delivered by Prof. Antoine Buyse and mayor of Utrecht Sharon Dijksma. During the event, Joyce Browne, affiliated with UGlobe's signature project Global Health, led a thought-provoking panel discussion with three UU students on the project ‘Utrecht: City of Human and Right,’ a collaborative effort between True Heroes Films, UU and photographic artist Jan Banning. The project illustrates the relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in our daily lives in Utrecht. 🗣️ Key insights from our panelists: Huseyin Ali Kudret: ‘Every small action that you take to support refugees right, whether it is just correct misinformation or direct support for a refugee, it can make a big difference. Your contribution matters.’ Robert Dasović: ‘It's time for us to step off the beaten track of academia and walk out into society and say, "We know something and we want you to help us."’ Anna Schotanus: ‘As abstract as human rights may seem, I hope you will take away that a small action in your community can make a big difference to the human rights of others.’ Also a big congratulation to the student prizes nominees and winners of 2024 for their societal impact or thesis! ➡️ Watch the academic opening and read the article below: https://lnkd.in/g-FsTFvd  https://lnkd.in/g5CY8UhT Universiteit Utrecht UMC Utrecht Research theme Institutions for Open Societies (Utrecht University) Rechtsgeleerdheid Universiteit Utrecht De Nieuwe Utrechtse School Global Health UMC Utrecht Gemeente Utrecht #UtrechtUniversity #UGlobe #AcademicYear #HumanRights #CommunityEngagement #UtrechtCity