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Rhian Hodges is a Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy at Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences. She holds an Associate Lecturer position funded by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and has been actively involved in Welsh language education and policy research since 2009.
- Bangor University (2005 - BA Sociology and Social Policy)
- Bangor University (2006 - MA Social Research and Social Policy)
- Bangor University (2009 - PhD Sociology and Social Policy)
- Bangor University (2014 - Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education)
Her research focuses on new speakers of minoritized languages, minority language education, and language transmission, particularly within Welsh communities. She has led projects like the Welsh Language Strategy evaluation and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Strategic Grant for creating Welsh sociology resources.
Recent publications analyze Welsh language revitalization challenges, economic impacts on minority languages, and digital age language practices. She actively supervises PhD students and collaborates internationally, including academic visits to Partium Christian University in Romania.
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- WISERD Research Associate
- Member of GWERDDON Editorial Board
- Member of COST New Speakers Network
- Member of the Institute of Welsh Affairs
