Vice-Chancellor's Statement to Alumni

The University of Wales has recently made announcements regarding its future, responding to the priorities identified by the Government of Wales, and in particular the recommendations of the McCormick review. 

The University has decided to merge with the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David and Swansea Metropolitan University.  This merger will take place under the 1828 Royal Charter of the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David rather than under the 1893 University of Wales Charter.

This is a historic decision and offers the transformed University the opportunity to continue to serve higher education both within a Welsh and international context.

Graduates will still retain the University of Wales award they received upon graduation and will continue to be valued members of the University of Wales Alumni Association.

There are thousands of alumni around the world who hold a University of Wales degree. The University of Wales degree and the University of Wales name have a strong legacy and are widely recognised and highly regarded by employers worldwide. The value of this will not change.

Alumni can view a list of Frequently Asked Questions| put together specifically to help answer any concerns students may still have regarding these changes.

Professor Medwin Hughes
Vice-Chancellor