Dr Sioned Llywelyn

BSc, MSc, PhD, FHEA

As Employability and Employer Engagement Manager, Sioned works closely with the Head of Careers and Employability and the Careers and Enterprise Manager, playing a central role in the development and delivery of the University’s employability strategy. She leads work to enhance employability and graduate outcomes, with a particular focus on building relationships with employers and alumni, and on improving and expanding key services, including frontline and online provision, digital systems and data, work experience opportunities, employer and alumni engagement, and targeted student support initiatives.

• 2014–2019: Sioned graduated with a First Class degree in Geography from Aberystwyth University before completing an MSc in Environmental Change, Impact and Adaptation. After receiving a scholarship from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, she completed a PhD in 2019 exploring ways of promoting geomorphological awareness in Wales within the context of Welsh culture. During this period, she taught on Welsh‑ and English‑medium modules and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
• 2019: She worked at Menter a Busnes, initially undertaking research to measure greenhouse gas emissions on Welsh farms, before moving into the role of Development and Mentoring Manager, supporting individuals and businesses through mentoring and development initiatives.
• 2020–2021: Sioned returned to Aberystwyth University as an Online Learning Specialist within the Learning and Teaching Development Unit, supporting staff to deliver high‑quality online education and developing Welsh‑medium training courses and resources.
• 2021–2024: She was appointed Digital Skills Lead within Information Services, managing the Digital Skills Project and creating opportunities and resources to improve digital confidence and literacy among students and staff across Aberystwyth University.
• 2024–2025: Sioned worked as an Online Learning Project Manager, leading on the establishment and management of Aberystwyth University’s partnership with Higher Ed Partners.