Vice-Chancellor's Statement to Graduates

Professor Medwin Hughes
Vice-Chancellor

In October of 2011, the governing bodies of the University of Wales, Swansea Metropolitan University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David made a commitment to irrevocable constitutional change and merger. This merger will take place under the 1828 Royal Charter of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

The first phase of this process was completed in 2012 with the merger of University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Swansea Metropolitan University, as well as the created of Adduned Cymru -The Wales Pledge.  In August 2017, both the University of Wales and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David approved a deed of union which delivered on the original policy objective of integrating two historic Universities, thus creating a new University for Wales.

It is important to stress that these current changes within the University should not affect graduates in any way. 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 graduates 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.

The transformed University will celebrate and embrace the thousands of graduates around the world who hold a Wales degree, and it will ensure that they receive the same services and support that they receive now. Whenever you graduated, or whatever institution you attended, we hope you feel proud of your connection with the University and we are keen to ensure that the Association continues to grow.

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

Also, for frequently asked questions regarding details of the University of Wales merger, please click here.

Professor Medwin Hughes
Vice-Chancellor