Rugby and music legends honoured by Trinity
International tenor Dennis O’Neill and rugby legend Gerald Davies were among those conferred honorary fellows at the last congregations for Trinity University College, as it prepares to create the University of Wales Trinity Saint David with the University of Wales Lampeter.
During the historic graduation ceremonies the University also honoured Dr Meredydd Evans and Phyllis Kinney, the husband and wife team renowned for their contribution to traditional Welsh song, and local businessman Brian Jones, founder of Castell Howell Foods.
The honorary fellowships were made in recognition of the recipients’ contribution to their field of expertise.
Gerald Davies, former Welsh rugby and Lions player was presented to the congregation by Ceredig Emanuel, Head of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education, Dr Meredydd Evans and Phyllis Kinney was presented by Dr Mererid Hopwood, Senior Lecturer and Mr Brian Jones founder of Castell Howell Foods was presented by Meri Huws, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Skills and Community and Dennis O’Neill was presented by Registrar Dr Brian Clarke.
During the Ceremonies the University was pleased to acknowledge the 200th anniversary of the Carmarthen Journal by presenting a certificate to its editor Cathryn Ings.
Twenty-seven bursaries were presented to graduates for their outstanding contribution to their course or to the life of the University and for the first time this year an evening ceremony was held so that Trinity’s many part-time and work-based students and their families could attend.
“The Awards Ceremonies provide an opportunity for the University community to come together to celebrate the achievements of our students and staff” said Vice-Chancellor Dr Medwin Hughes.
“It is a time when we can come together to formally congratulate our graduates and wish them well for the future.
"Hopefully their association with Trinity and indeed the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, will not end at graduation but will continue throughout their professional and personal life.
"We were also pleased to recognise the achievements of a number of individuals through conferring Honorary Fellowships upon them. These are all individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their areas of expertise and we are welcome them to the Trinity family."
He adde: "To mark the end of Trinity University College’s convocations the University’s seal was broken and the new University’s mace welcomed. We move forward to a new future; one that will celebrate the strengths and qualities of Trinity and the University of Wales Lampeter but will offer a radical new model for post-16 education in the region."
Gerald Davies
Dr Medwin Hughes, Dr Mererid Hopwood, Phyllis Kinney and Meredydd Evans and the Right Revd Wyn Evans, Bishop of Saint Davids
Dr Medwin Hughes, Dennis O’Neill and Dr Brian Clarke
Dr Medwin Hughes, Brian Jones and Meri Huws
During the historic graduation ceremonies the University also honoured Dr Meredydd Evans and Phyllis Kinney, the husband and wife team renowned for their contribution to traditional Welsh song, and local businessman Brian Jones, founder of Castell Howell Foods.
The honorary fellowships were made in recognition of the recipients’ contribution to their field of expertise.
Gerald Davies, former Welsh rugby and Lions player was presented to the congregation by Ceredig Emanuel, Head of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education, Dr Meredydd Evans and Phyllis Kinney was presented by Dr Mererid Hopwood, Senior Lecturer and Mr Brian Jones founder of Castell Howell Foods was presented by Meri Huws, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Skills and Community and Dennis O’Neill was presented by Registrar Dr Brian Clarke.
During the Ceremonies the University was pleased to acknowledge the 200th anniversary of the Carmarthen Journal by presenting a certificate to its editor Cathryn Ings.
Twenty-seven bursaries were presented to graduates for their outstanding contribution to their course or to the life of the University and for the first time this year an evening ceremony was held so that Trinity’s many part-time and work-based students and their families could attend.
“The Awards Ceremonies provide an opportunity for the University community to come together to celebrate the achievements of our students and staff” said Vice-Chancellor Dr Medwin Hughes.
“It is a time when we can come together to formally congratulate our graduates and wish them well for the future.
"Hopefully their association with Trinity and indeed the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, will not end at graduation but will continue throughout their professional and personal life.
"We were also pleased to recognise the achievements of a number of individuals through conferring Honorary Fellowships upon them. These are all individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their areas of expertise and we are welcome them to the Trinity family."
He adde: "To mark the end of Trinity University College’s convocations the University’s seal was broken and the new University’s mace welcomed. We move forward to a new future; one that will celebrate the strengths and qualities of Trinity and the University of Wales Lampeter but will offer a radical new model for post-16 education in the region."
Gerald Davies
Dr Medwin Hughes, Dr Mererid Hopwood, Phyllis Kinney and Meredydd Evans and the Right Revd Wyn Evans, Bishop of Saint Davids
Dr Medwin Hughes, Dennis O’Neill and Dr Brian Clarke
Dr Medwin Hughes, Brian Jones and Meri Huws
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