University to hold public meeting to discuss future of Lampeter campus

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) will hold a public meeting to discuss the future of its Lampeter campus.

The meeting will be held on 27 February 2025 at 7pm in the University’s Arts Hall and will be chaired by Elin Jones, MS. 

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elwen Evans, KC and senior officers will present the context of the recent decision to transfer the Humanities provision to the University’s campus in Carmarthen and will outline some of the challenges facing the sector across the UK as the basis for discussion on the potential future for the Lampeter campus.

The meeting will build on the discussions that the University has held with representatives of key stakeholder groups over the past few months.  The intention is to continue the engagement to explore a range of economically viable, education-related activities that would bring a new, sustainable lease of life to the campus.

“There is no doubt that the University’s decision to transfer its Humanities provision from Lampeter has caused great concern for us here in Ceredigion” said Elin Jones, MS, “but I welcome the opportunity to work with the University to look to the future and to find a viable solution so that we can safeguard the campus.  I would encourage anyone with an interest in the future of the campus to attend”.

Professor Elwen Evans, KC, Vice-Chancellor added: “I’m grateful to Elin Jones for agreeing to chair this meeting so that we can continue to have meaningful discussions on the future of the campus. 

“The decision to move the Humanities provision was difficult but necessary in order to safeguard the discipline and protect the student experience.  We have been clear that the University is not closing the Lampeter campus but is actively seeking alternative ways of delivering education-related activities that provide it with a more secure future. 

“The public meeting is the next step in our engagement process, and I am keen to explore ideas and suggestions with those who are committed to the future success of the Lampeter campus and the University”.

Further Information

Arwel Lloyd

Principal PR and Communications Officer    
Corporate Communications and PR    
Email:  arwel.lloyd@uwtsd.ac.uk    
Phone: 07384 467076