Medwin Hughes

Medwin Hughes DL FRSA was principal of Trinity University College, Carmarthen (2002–2010), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Lampeter (2009–2010) and is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (2010–incumbent) and of the University of Wales (2011–incumbent).

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in 1987, for his thesis entitled 'Studies in Calvinistic Methodist Welsh Literature, 1790-1825' This work remains unpublished.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.

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Academic offices
Preceded by Unknown	Principal of Trinity College, Carmarthen 2000–2009	Succeeded by Position discontinued
Preceded by New position	Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University College 2009–2010	Succeeded by Position discontinued
Preceded by Alfred Morris	Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Lampeter 2009–2010	Succeeded by Position discontinued
Preceded by New position	Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David 2010–Incumbent	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Marc Clement	Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales 2011–Incumbent	Succeeded by Incumbent