Dr Gwenda Jones
Senior Lecturer in Sociology & Social Policy / Senior Tutor
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Overview
Dr Gwenda Rhian Jones
Senior Lecturer
MPhil (Wales) DPhil (Wales)
Phone: 01248 388094
Email: g.r.jones@bangor.ac.uk
Location: School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences, Room 115.3 Mezzanine Floor, Main Arts, Bangor University
Gwenda Rhian joined the School in the mid 1980’s as a Welsh medium Sociology undergraduate on the Cymdeithaseg â Pholisi Cymdeithasol degree which was forefront of Welsh learning, the one of its kind to offer a social science degree entirely through the medium of Welsh. After finishing postgraduate study, Gwenda has worked teaching Sociology within the School, the Coleg Normal and the Open University. Joining Research Centre Wales based at the University, Gwenda subsequently worked on 11 EU funded projects developing regional community development and language planning, working with diverse groups and key network partnerships within public and private sectors, economic development and training bodies. Upon return to teaching on the Welsh medium Cymdeithaseg â Pholisi Cymdeithasol degree, initiated pioneering development of Criminology and Criminal Justice modules which led to the modernisation, growth and the distinctiveness of the degree scheme, and has also developed and maintained external partnership working whilst enhancing the student experience through placement learning. Gwenda completed her PhD (Sociology and Social Policy) in 2010 based on University choice factors in choosing Welsh medium Higher Education and the reasons for choosing HE outside Wales.
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching
Undergraduate:
SCY1004 Cyflwyniad i Drosedd a Chyfiawnder (20 credits, semester 1 & 2)
SCY1003 Sgiliau Craidd yr Heddlu (20 credits, semester 2)
SCY2003 Trosedd a Chyfiawnder (20 credits, semester 2)
SCU2010 Traethawd Hir – Co-ordinator (20 credits, semester 1 & 2)
SCY3004 Yr Heddlu a Chymdeithas Gyfoes (20 credits, semester 1)
MSocSci
SCY4001 Trosedd Fforensig (20 credits, semester 2)
Research Interests
Research interests reflect a diverse interdisciplinary base in the Social Sciences. Crucially these link to the promotion of the Welsh Language in a number of sectors:
- Identifying the decisive factors in choosing Higher Education through the medium of Welsh and the reasons for choosing HE outside Wales;
- Widening participation in HE;
- Low job availability and recruiting problems in setting up heavy manufacturing industry in sparse rural locations as part of regional development policy in Wales;
- Developing e-commerce and e-learning within Welsh medium broadcasting independent media producers and multimedia companies;
- All contemporary issues relating to policing.
Publications
2010
- PublishedFactors influencing choice of higher education in Wales.
Jones, G. R., 1 Aug 2010, In: Contemporary Wales. 23, 1, p. 93-116
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2001
- PublishedLlafur Gwledig a datlygiad diwydiannol : Sefydlu cwmni Aliminiwn Môn
Jones, G. R., Morris, D. (ed.) & Williams, H. G. (ed.), 2001, Bywyd Cymdeithasol Cymru: Trafodion economaidd a chymdeithasol, Urdd y Graddedigion, Prifysgol Cymru 1997-2000. Bangor University
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Other Information
Activities
Currently I am Programme Lead for Social Sciences within the School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences.
I advise and mentor PhD students either as a Chair or Member of thesis committees. I provide constructive support for three full time PhD students in this capacity within the School.
I regularly peer review papers for International Journal of Criminology and Sociology.
Secretary of the University of Wales Guild of Graduates, Economics & Sociology section.
Member of the School’s Special Circumstances Board.
Previous academic administrative roles include:
Deputy Head of the School – Director of Teaching and Learning for the School of Social Sciences - November 2015 - September 2018.
Director of Teaching and Learning - January 2015- September 2018.
Member and Reviewer of the School of Social Sciences Ethics Committee 2013-August 2018.
Year 2 and 3 Coordinator October 2014 – March 2015
Language Officer August 2010-July 2015
Welsh Medium Admissions Tutor 2002-11/12