Celebrating Physiology in Cardiff

Celebrating Physiology in Cardiff

The Physiological Society held its ‘Celebrating Physiology’ Roadshow at Cardiff University on 29th September, where Hub Director Ole Petersen unveiled a plaque to neurophysiologist T. Graham Brown (1882-1965) and gave the keynote lecture.


  • Ole Petersen (left) unveils the blue plaque dedicated to T. Graham Brown with Dariel Burdass, Chief Executive of the Physiological Society and David Paterson, President of the of the Physiological Society. Photo taken by Michael Hall.

The Physiological Society held its latest Roadshow at Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences on Thursday 29th September, marking the life and work of T. Graham Brown and his contributions to the discipline of physiology.

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Academia Europaea’s Annual Members Conference, “Building Bridges” 2021

Academia Europaea’s Annual Members Conference, “Building Bridges” 2021

Over 300 members of Academia Europaea and the Young Academy of Europe attended the Annual Conference, hosted by the Academia Europaea Barcelona Knowledge Hub.

This year’s plenary conference took place on 20th – 21st October and delegates were able to attend either online or in person at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park. You’ll find key highlights from the event below.

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World Academy of Art and Sciences celebrates its 60th anniversary

World Academy of Art and Sciences celebrates its 60th anniversary


Academia Europaea and the Cardiff Hub were delighted to support WAAS at its recent anniversary meeting, called ‘A Planetary Moment’, held on 15th-19th February. 

WAAS’s 60th anniversary meeting, held online, assembled a range of expert panels to discuss key issues such as sustainable development, the role of youth, leadership, and human security.  The approach to Academia Europaea to participate in the meeting came from Professor Thomas Reuter MAE, a WAAS Board Member.

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Cardiff Hub Director gives Plenary Lecture at Nobel Laureate Meeting in Szeged, Hungary

Cardiff Hub Director gives Plenary Lecture at Nobel Laureate Meeting in Szeged, Hungary

Professor Ole Petersen CBE FRS MAE, Director of the Academia Europaea Cardiff University Hub, gave the Plenary Lecture at the 14th Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Talented Students held at the Szeged Scientists Academy on 2nd -3rd December 2019.


Professor Petersen’s lecture

Ole Petersen’s lecture on The way of a scientist: a life experience was given to an audience of around 1000 High School students, undergraduate University students, High School teachers and University Staff from all over Hungary. A medal depicting Ole Petersen and the Nobel Laureate Bert Sakmann FRS MAE, Director of Education at the Szeged Scientists Academy, was struck specifically for this event and presented to the Prize Winners.

The medal depicting Ole Petersen FRS MAE and Nobel Laureate Bert Sakmann FRS MAE

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Academia Europaea supports Physiology Congress in Ukraine

Academia Europaea supports Physiology Congress in Ukraine

Ukraine is one of the poorest countries in Europe (according to the official GDP/capita figures) and is furthermore engaged in a war in the eastern part of the country, defending itself against a formidable aggressor state. In spite of these challenges, scientific work of high quality continues. One of the strongest scientific societies in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Physiological Society, held its 20th Congress in Kiev at the famous Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, from 27 – 30 May 2019, supported by Academia Europaea and UNESCO. The festive Opening Session of the Congress included colourful displays and impressive performances of Ukrainian folk songs.

Performance of Ukrainian folksongs at the Opening Ceremony

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