ϲ oceanographer becomes Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales
A ϲ oceanographer has been inducted as a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (LSW).
Tom Rippeth, Professor of Physical Oceanography at the University’s School of Ocean Sciences is among the leading figures to join Wales’ National Academy.
The mission of its Fellowship is to promote and develop Wales’ research and innovation community, and to support the use of excellent and diverse research to solve the challenges faced in Wales and across the world.
Professor Rippeth, whose work focuses on turbulence and mixing in the ocean including the impact of tides and wind on the melting of Arctic sea ice, is one of the 56 new Fellows and 4 Honorary Fellows who join the LSW.
The new Fellows are drawn from academia, the public and health service, and Wales’ wider civic and cultural life. They are elected because of their expertise and experience, and their research and knowledge leadership.
The combined strength of the entire Fellowship helps the organisation meet its charitable aim to advance the use of research and innovation for the benefit of Wales’ economy and society.
Professor Tom Rippeth said, "It is a great honour to have my work recognised by the Learned Society of Wales in this way. It also shows a growing recognition of the climate research going on here in ϲ".
Professor Hywel Thomas, President of the LSW, said, “We face a huge number of challenges, from climate change to political turmoil to emerging health threats. The answer to so many of these problems will be found in research and robust civic institutions. That expertise is evident in our new Fellows. I’m delighted to welcome them to the Learned Society of Wales.”
Olivia Harrison, Chief Executive of the LSW said, “The announcement of our new Fellows is always a day to celebrate the breadth of expertise we have in Wales. We have worked throughout the year to broaden the range of people joining the Fellowship. The diversity of new Fellows from industry, commerce, the arts and professions is encouraging and reflects Welsh strengths. 23% of new Fellows are from an ethnic minority, while 34% of new Fellows are women and make up just 30% of the Fellowship overall. We’re determined to see that figure rise markedly in the years ahead.”