Dr Hefin Gwilym

Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice; Darlithydd mewn Polisi Cymdeithasol

h.gwilym@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 382509

Dr Hefin Gwilym

I am a Lecturer in Social Policy at 无码专区 and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Since 2025, I have also contributed teaching for the Criminology programmes. I have published extensively on poverty and welfare, including a co-edited book with Charlotte Williams on social policy in Wales - 'Social Policy for Welfare Practice in Wales' (2021), with a foreword by the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford. My recent journal articles have focused on universal basic income and welfare reform. I completed my doctorate at Keele University and my BA and MA degrees at Swansea University. I am a supervisor for several PhD and MA students. My undergraduate and postgraduate teaching concentrates on poverty, social security, inequality, and housing. I engage in public scholarship through media commentary, webinars, social media, and outreach activities to make social policy debates accessible outside academia. I received the 无码专区 2026 Student-led Thesis/Dissertation Supervisor of the Year award.

My contact email is h.gwilym@bangor.ac.uk

I am the School's Postgraduate Taught Examinations Officer

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education, History
  • Diploma in Social Work
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
  • Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy
    Higher Education Academy,
  • Doctorate
    Keele University, Staffordshire.,
  • BA Politics
    Swansea University,
  • MA Politics
    Swansea University,

I teach the following modules:

HPS1001 Social Policy and the State

SXP2010 Poverty and Inequality

SXP3210 Housing Policy

SXP4040 Key Issues in Social Policy

Combined Work Placement Module

BA and MA Dissertations

I also offer PhD Supervision

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I offer PhD supervision in social policy and sociology, assisting students in developing rigorous, policy-relevant research grounded in critical and applied perspectives. My supervision covers a range of topics, including welfare reform, austerity, poverty, inequality, food insecurity, housing, and the impact of social policy on lived experiences in Wales, the broader UK, and beyond. I also supervise projects on homelessness, labour market inequalities, and emerging policy innovations such as Universal Basic Income, using comparative and interdisciplinary methods. Across all projects, I emphasise robust methodological design, critical engagement with theory, and producing research with meaningful social and policy impacts.

2026

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., Beck, D. & Ph瓢啤ng Anh, N., Meh 2026, Yn: Journal of Working-Class Studies. 11, 1
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2025

  • E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
    Gwilym, H., Beck, D., Jones, E., Ellis, D. & Closs-Davies, S., 23 Gorff 2025, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: World Affairs. 188, 3, 6 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
    Gwilym, H. & Gabuljah, S. G., 6 Hyd 2025, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Global Social Challenges. 4, 2, t. 208-221 14 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. & Pithouse, A., 30 Meh 2025, International Handbook of Social Work. First gol. Valencia: tirant humanidades, Cyfrol First. t. 1332-1374 32 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2024

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. & Beck, D., 26 Gorff 2024, Yn: Critical Social Policy. 45, 1
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
    Gwilym, H. & Beck, D., 2 Ion 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Diversity and Welfare Provision: Tension and Discrimination in 21st Century Britain. Gregory, L. & Iafrati, S. (gol.). 1st gol. Bristol: Policy Press, t. 60-74 14 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2023

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., 10 Meh 2023, Social Work in Wales. Policy Press
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Beck, D. & Gwilym, H., Gorff 2023, Yn: Social Policy and Society. 22, 3, t. 545-561 17 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. (Golygydd), 1 Awst 2023, Social Work in Wales. Bristol: Policy Press, t. 5-16
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. & Beck, D., 6 Rhag 2023, The Conversation.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol 鈥� Erthygl

2022

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Beck, D., Closs-Davies, S. & Gwilym, H., 17 Maw 2022, Senedd Cymru.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall 鈥� Cyfraniad Arall
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Closs-Davies, S., Beck, D. & Gwilym, H., 9 Mai 2022, Policy Press.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall 鈥� Cyfraniad Arall
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Closs-Davies, S., Gwilym, H. & Beck, D., 17 Maw 2022
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall 鈥� Cyfraniad Arall

2021

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Closs-Davies, S., Gwilym, H. & Beck, D., 16 Medi 2021
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall 鈥� Cyfraniad Arall
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. & Williams, C., 22 Maw 2021, Social Policy for Welfare Practice in Wales. Gwilym, H. & Williams, C. (gol.). 3rd gol. The British Association of Social Workers.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. (Golygydd) & Williams OBE, C. (Golygydd), 22 Maw 2021, 3rd gol. Birmingham: The British Association of Social Workers. .
    Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad 鈥� Llyfr 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., 22 Maw 2021, Social Policy for Welfare Practice in Wales. Gwilym, H. & Williams, C. (gol.). 3rd gol. The British Association of Social Workers.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Beck, D. & Gwilym, H., Hyd 2020, Yn: Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. 28, 3, t. 383-399 17 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., Awst 2019, Yn: Critical and Radical Social Work. 7, 2, t. 203-214 12 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., 1 Tach 2018, Yn: Critical and Radical Social Work. 6, 3, t. 407-413 7 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Sylw/Dadl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2017

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., Mai 2017, Yn: International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering. 11, 5, t. 1094-1097 4 t., 49.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., 1 Maw 2017, Yn: Critical and Radical Social Work. 5, 1, t. 59-74 16 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2016

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Beck, D., Lane, E. E., Gwilym, H. M., Harris, I. & Gwilym, H., 23 Chwef 2016, 无码专区.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall 鈥� Cyfraniad Arall
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H., 11 Mai 2016, The Conversation.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol 鈥� Erthygl

2015

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Krayer, A. M., Gwilym, H. M., Krayer, A., Seddon, D., Robinson, C. A. & Gwilym, H., 6 Maw 2015, Yn: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 24, 2, t. 135-151
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2012

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Krayer, A. M., Gwilym, H. M., Seddon, D., Krayer, A., Robinson, C. A., Gwilym, H., McKeown, G. & Hodrien, C., 1 Ion 2012, Unknown Publisher.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad 鈥� Adroddiad Comisiwn

2011

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. M., Gwilym, H. & Williams, C. (Golygydd), 1 Hyd 2011, Social Policy for Social Welfare Practice in a Devolved Wales 2nd Edition. 2011 gol. Venture Press
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. M., Gwilym, H. & Reimer, J., 1 Ion 2011, Yn: Sozialmagazin. 36, t. 46-53
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. M., Baker, S., Gwilym, H. & Brown, B. J., 1 Gorff 2011, Yn: Gwerddon. 8, t. 28-44
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2007

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. M., Gwilym, H. & Williams, C. (Golygydd), 1 Ion 2007, Social Policy for Welfare Practice in a Devolved Wales. 2007 gol. Venture Press
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥� Pennod
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. M. & Gwilym, H., 1 Maw 2007, Yn: Journal of Public Mental Health. 6, 1, t. 6-9
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2004

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Gwilym, H. M., Saycell, K., Sims, J., Hughston-Roberts, J., Lancelot, A., Underwood, P. & Williams, H., 2 Medi 2004, Yn: Mental Health Practice. 8, 1, t. 18-22
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥� Erthygl 鈥� adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2026

  • Response to the Welsh Government's consultation on arts, culture and sport

    6 Awst 2026

    Gweithgaredd: Mathau o Fusnes a Chymuned - Aelodaeth o gr诺p neu banel cynghori/polisi cyhoeddus/llywodraeth (Cyfrannwr)

  • Roedd yn wych gweld ymateb mor gadarnhaol i gyflwyniad Dr Hefin Gwilym, 鈥淎il-ddychmygu Polisi Diwylliannol yng Nghymru: Beth Allwn Ni ei Ddysgu o Iwerddon?鈥� yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn Ngharred Las. Bu'r drafodaeth yn cynhyrchu nifer o awgrymiadau difyr a chraff gan y rhai oedd yn bresennol.

    Bydd yn ddiddorol gweld beth fydd yn digwydd nesaf yng Nghymru wrth i lunwyr polisi, ymarferwyr a chymunedau ystyried ffyrdd newydd o gefnogi artistiaid, lleoliadau diwylliannol a'r diwydiannau diwylliannol ehangach.

    Great to see such positive engagement with Dr Hefin Gwilym鈥檚 presentation, 鈥淩e-imagining Cultural Policy in Wales: What Can We Learn from Ireland?鈥� at the National Eisteddfod in Carreg Las. The discussion generated a range of thoughtful and insightful suggestions from those in attendance.

    It will be fascinating to see what happens next in Wales as policymakers, practitioners, and communities consider new ways to support artists, cultural venues, and the wider cultural industries.

    1 Awst 2026

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)

  • The presentation explored findings from his research on the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) in Ireland, highlighting lessons and insights that could inform policy and practice in Wales. The discussion connected closely with the recent Culture for Future Generations report from the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. Hefin reflected on how the new Welsh Government might respond to the challenges facing the cultural sector, as communities continue to feel the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic alongside ongoing cost-of-living pressures. With cultural venues across Wales facing increasing difficulties, the presentation considered what innovative policy responses might help support artists, strengthen cultural participation and secure the future of the sector.

    9 Gorff 2026

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)

  • 28 Mai 2026 鈥� 28 Mai 2029

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Mathau o Fusnes a Chymuned - Aelodaeth o gr诺p neu banel cynghori/polisi cyhoeddus/llywodraeth (Cyfrannwr)

  • Interviewed on BBC Radio Cymru Dros Frecwast on Ofgem's statement that household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as increasing costs caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran hit bills for the first time. I discussed the importance of getting good advice on paying bills, such as through Citizens Advice.

    27 Mai 2026

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu 芒'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Erthygl neu gyfranogiad yn y cyfryngau (Cyfrannwr)

  • 无码专区 Student-Led Awards

    6 Mai 2026

    Gweithgaredd: Arall (Cyfrannwr)

  • A presentation on our research findings with musicians in Ireland in receipt of the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA), for Welsh Government civil servants.

    29 Ebr 2026

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)

  • As part of the Campaign for Social Science鈥檚 2026 series on devolution, this webinar, in partnership with the Centre for Public Policy, focused on the cost-of-living crisis. Surveys have consistently identified the cost of living as the most important issue among voters ahead of the elections for the Scottish Parliament and the Senedd. But what can the devolved governments do, within their spheres of constitutional powers, to reduce the costs of living? Do they have sufficient powers? Are the party manifestos offering solutions? Given that cost-of-living is a policy challenge that spans devolved and reserved competence, can the devolved governments and the UK government collaborate more effectively? The panel included Professor Kezia Dugdale FAcSS, Associate Director, Centre for Public Policy, University of Glasgow (chair), Professor Nicola McEwen FAcSS, Director, Centre for Public Policy, University of Glasgow, and Dr Hefin Gwilym, Lecturer in Social Policy, 无码专区.

    21 Ebr 2026

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)

  • Sharing key findings of research with Irish musicians who have received the BIA since 2022, for a research Seminar in the Department of Music, 无码专区.

    25 Chwef 2026

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)

2025

  • 18 Awst 2025

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Arall (Cyfrannwr)

2023

  • On 26 October 2023, the Academy, in partnership with Cardiff University, co-hosted a panel discussion examining how public policy might do more to uplift the collective well-being of Wales. As part of ESRC鈥檚 2023 Festival of Social Science, the panel, chaired by Professor Chris Taylor (Cardiff University), explored issues around loneliness and isolation, including young people鈥檚 mental wellbeing, the impact of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act in Wales, how emerging policies like Universal Basic Income (UBI) might play a role in shifting the dial on wellbeing, and what Wales鈥� business community are doing to contribute to communities.

    26 Hyd 2023

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)

2022

  • Written evidence (BSW0013) was submitted to this enquiry, and subsequently the evidence was used in the writing of the report.

    17 Maw 2022

    Gweithgaredd: Arall (Cyfrannwr)

2021

  • Launch of Social Policy for Welfare Practice in Wales with Rt Hon Mark Drakeford. The book is co-edited by Dr Hefin Gwilym and Professor Charlotte Williams.

    22 Maw 2021

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Arall (Cyfrannwr)

2019

  • In this paper we discuss key changes in the Welsh Government鈥檚 approach to social services reflected in flagship policy documents published in 2007 and 2011, before and after the financial crisis of 2008. Changes in emphasis between these two texts reflect wider political shifts away from the simple pursuit of fiscal discipline in public services towards a more significant neoliberal reduction in their overall size and scope, a retrenchment of the welfare state. We contextualise this development in the historical advance of neoliberalism across the UK (and elsewhere) since the mid-1970s. We argue that Wales 鈥� with its historic radical and socialist tradition 鈥� has been only marginally successful in resisting this tide. We use content analysis to demonstrate these shifts of emphasis across the texts, which we argue is a useful tool in getting to grips with policy texts.

    7 Gorff 2019

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)

  • Political Evidence

    2019

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Ymgynghoriad (Ymgynghorydd)

2017

  • 16 Maw 2017

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Sgwrs wadd (Siaradwr)

2016

  • 2016

    Cysylltau:

    Gweithgaredd: Cyflwyniad llafar (Siaradwr)