Medwin Hughes CBE DL FRSA FLSW was the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and of the University of Wales from 2011 until August 2023. He was previously principal of Trinity University College, Carmarthen and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Lampeter.[1]

Hughes studied at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and Jesus College, Oxford. He earned his doctorate in the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages and Literature in 1987, for his thesis entitled "Studies in Calvinistic Methodist Welsh Literature, 1790-1825".[2]

In October 2011, Hughes became Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales after a scandal regarding the university's overseas validation process.[3]

In 2013, Hughes was elected as a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.[4]

In 2017, he chaired the Independent Review of Support for Publishing and Literature in Wales report to the Senedd.[5]

In 2021 he was appointed as chair of the Representative Body of the Church in Wales.[6]

Hughes was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to education and the Welsh language.[7]

Publications

References

  1. ^ Norris-Hill, Dr Jane (27 May 2009); New Vice-Chancellor for Lampeter; [accessed 23 October 2011]
  2. ^ Oxford Library Online catalogue https://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/permalink/f/89vilt/oxfaleph011345302 [accessed 1 October 2021]
  3. ^ BBC News (3 October 2011); University of Wales to stop validating degrees; [accessed 23 October 2011]
  4. ^ Wales, The Learned Society of. "Medwin Hughes". The Learned Society of Wales. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Hughes Review: What Next for the Industry of Welsh Literature?". 7 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Vice-Chancellor is new chair of Church's trustees".
  7. ^ "No. 64082". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 June 2023. p. B9.
Academic offices Preceded byDavid Jones-Davies Principal of Trinity College, Carmarthen 2000–2009 Position discontinued New title Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University College 2009–2010 Preceded byAlfred Morris Vice-Chancellor of University of Wales, Lampeter 2009–2010 New title Vice-Chancellor of University of Wales Trinity Saint David 2010–2023 Incumbent Preceded byMarc Clement Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales 2011–2023
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