Dr Hywel Davies

Dr Hywel Davies joined the Board in 2012 as an appointed member. He is Chairperson of the Quality, Standards and Regulation Committee.

Hywel has over 30 years’ experience in admissions in the Higher Education sector and was co-Chairperson of the UCAS Welsh Standing Group for several years.

As the former Director of the Wales Access Unit, Hywel has maintained a commitment to widening access and education and promoting the social benefits of diversity. He is particularly focused on both the usage of 'contextual data' in 'fair admissions' and the legislative context for admissions to Higher Education.

In the 1980s, Hywel was involved in the access movement and the successful merger of Open College Networks with Authorised Validating Agencies.

Hywel retired from HE in June 2014. He is now involved in academic writing and research, consultancy as well as being a Director of Agored Cymru.