Medwin Hughes
Medwin Hughes DL FRSA is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and of the University of Wales. He was previously principal of Trinity University College, Carmarthen and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Lampeter.[1]
Hughes studied at Aberystwyth University 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in 1987, for his thesis entitled "Studies in Calvinistic Methodist Welsh Literature, 1790-1825".[2] This work remains unpublished. However, he subsequently published a few works that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the Welsh language in its social and political contexts.
In October 2011, Hughes became Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales amid scandal regarding the university's overseas validation process.[3]
References
- Norris-Hill, Dr Jane (27 May 2009); New Vice-Chancellor for Lampeter; [accessed 23 October 2011]
- Search Oxford Library Online catalogue; ; [accessed 29 January 2013]
- BBC News (3 October 2011); University of Wales to stop validating degrees; [accessed 23 October 2011]
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Jones-Davies |
Principal of Trinity College, Carmarthen 2000–2009 |
Position discontinued |
| New title | Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University College 2009–2010 | |
| Preceded by Alfred Morris |
Vice-Chancellor of University of Wales, Lampeter 2009–2010 | |
| New title | Vice-Chancellor of University of Wales Trinity Saint David 2010–2019 |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Marc Clement |
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales 2011–2019 | |