معرفی
Dr. Bleddyn Huws is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Welsh & Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University. He holds a BA and PhD from the University of Wales and a DLitt from Bangor University. He serves as joint editor of Dwned, a journal specializing in medieval Welsh literature and history, and was elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales in 2018.
Research Interests
His research focuses on Welsh literary traditions across multiple eras, with emphasis on:
- Medieval poetry and genres (e.g., Cywyddwyr)
- Renaissance literary developments
- Twentieth-century working-class narratives
- Modern Welsh literary criticism
- Cultural preservation in literature
Publications Overview
Recent works (2020–2024) explore medieval manuscripts, modern Welsh poets, literary competitions, and academic biographies. His publications consistently engage with Welsh cultural identity, historical analysis, and critical evaluations of literary figures.
Awards and Honors
- Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (2018)
- DLitt, Bangor University (2022)
- Sir Ellis Griffith Memorial Prize, University of Wales (2019)
Editorial and Supervisory Roles
As editor of Dwned, he oversees scholarly contributions to medieval studies. He has supervised 15 research works and co-investigates a 2025 AHRC-funded project on herbal medicine history in Wales (1840–1948). His outreach includes media interviews and conference presentations on Welsh literature.
