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The University Council

The University Council

The University Council is the governing body of the University with responsibility for overseeing the way the University carries out its work.

The majority of members of Council are independent members, whose skills, experience and expertise reflect the full range of the University’s activities. A variety of backgrounds, including the private sector, are represented with members possessing the skills and expertise necessary to ensure that the University of Wales meets its goals and ambitions and able to promote the University’s interests in local, national and international arenas.

The current members of the Council are:

  • Emlyn Dole  (Chair)
  • Justin Albert OBE (Vice-Chair)
  • Professor Elwen Evans KC (Vice-Chancellor)
  • Timothy Llewelyn
  • Arwel Ellis Owen OBE
  • Nigel Roberts
  • Dr Elizabeth Siberry OBE
  • Deris Williams MBE
  • Iwan Thomas (Co-opted Member)
  • Geraint Evans (Co-opted Member)
  • Dr Stuart Robb (staff member)
  • The Clerk to the Council is Rebecca Doswell

Contact Details

The University Secretary and Clerk to the UWTSD and University of Wales Councils is:

E-mail: governance@uwtsd.ac.uk

This is a shared email account in order to ensure a timely response.

The University Secretary is supported on a day-to-day basis by the Governance Team, which comprises:

Officer Key Governance duties
 
Mrs Margaret Williams
Principal Governance Officer
E-mail: governance@uwtsd.ac.uk
  • Servicing Council committee meetings
  • Providing support with preparing papers
 
Ms Caryl Bond
Principal Administrative Officer – Corporate Governance
E-mail: governance@uwtsd.ac.uk
  • Preparing papers for University of Wales Trinity Saint David and University of Wales Council committees
  • Administrative support for the University Secretary
  • Main contact point for Governors