Curriculum Vitae

High School - GCSE

September 2013 - June 2018

• 3 x A* Grades - Numeracy, Double Award Science

• 3 x A Grades - Maths, CiDA (IT), History

• 2 x B Grades - French, English Language

The College Merthyr Tydfil - Level 3 BTEC Sports Course

September 2018 - June 2020

• Grade: D*DD

University of South Wales - Sport and Exercise Science (BSc)

September 2020 - July 2023

• First Class Honours

• “Student of the Year” award in my third year

University of South Wales - Neurovascular Research Laboratory (PhD)

May 2024 - Present

• Fully-funded scholarship

• Project titled ""A comparative study of the molecular, cerebrovascular and cognitive impacts of repetitive head trauma: an observation in middle-aged, retired rugby union players"

• For other research I’ve been involved in, see my ResearchGate profile

• Walmsley, D.W. and Bailey, D.M. (2026), Artificial intelligence in contact sports research: Promise and peril for predicting and preventing brain injury. Experimental Physiology.. https://doi.org/10.1113/EP093659

• Fall, L., Stacey, B.S., Swain, E., Samuel, E., Robinson, M., Walmsley, D.W., Marley, C.J., Owens, T.S., Haq, A., Yandle, L.G., Cox, K. and Bailey, D.M. (2026), Psychological stress catalyses free radical–mediated activation of coagulation in humans. J Physiol. https://doi.org/10.1113/JP290576

• Walmsley, D.W., Hurt, D., Dahesh, A.A., Williams, K. and Bailey, D.M. (2026), Science that speaks: The public face of physiology. Experimental Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1113/EP093219

• Bailey, D. M., Davies, R. G., Gwilym, B. L., Stacey, B. S., Walmsley, D., Lewis, M. H., Butkovic, J., Mumlek, I., Perry, B., Vrselja, Z., Ogoh, S., Pawelczyk, J. A., Bashir, M., White, R. D., & Williams, I. M. (2025). Carotid artery dissection linked to intermittent apnoeic swimming: A case–control study. Experimental Physiology, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1113/EP093047

• Level 2 Gym Instructor

• Level 3 Personal Trainer

• Level 1 Disability Inclusion Training (UK DIT)

• Full UK Drivers License

• Manual Handling (CPD Certified)

• Protection of Adults and Safeguarding From Abuse (CPD Certified)

• Level 3 Outdoor First Aid

• Enhanced DBS

Merthyr Leisure, Rhydycar — Work Experience

July 17th - July 21st 2017

I completed work experience in Rhydycar Leisure Centre, assisting the gym staff. I had to welcome people at the desk, monitor particular equipment and assist people in using certain pieces of equipment correctly and safely. This helped me develop my communication skills, impersonal skills and knowledge of a fitness environment.

Sports Coaching Abroad, ERASMUS

February 17 - March 03, 2019

During college, I was selected to go on a two-week work experience trip to Baza, Spain to deliver PE lessons to secondary school pupils. This trip developed my interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to changing circumstances and ability to teach new activities and skills with the use of physical demonstration due to the language barrier present.

In-house Sports Photographer, BikePark Wales

November 2019 - November 2022

My current position is In-House Photographer at BikePark Wales, a mountain bike centre in Merthyr Tydfil. This role has built my interpersonal skills along with the obvious benefits to my content creation abilities. Working in the marketing department has improved my knowledge of marketing strategies and building lasting connections with brands and partners.

Student Ambassador, University of South Wales

September 2022 - Ongoing

My role as a student ambassador has involved providing support and demonstrating laboratory procedures such as VO2 Max and Hydrodensitometry measurements when local schools and colleges visit the university. I have also played a supporting role at other university events, such as open days and applicant events.

Photography:

• “Highly Commended” photographer by the Welsh Ornithology Society, 2022

• “Photo Of The Year” winner - Ar Agor Photography Club, 2019

• My images have been used by Atherton Bikes, Fox, and Red Bull and appeared in IMB magazine.

Education:

• Course Representative for all three years - Sport and Exercise BSc at the University of South Wales. 2020-23

• “Student of the Year” - Year 3, Sport and Exercise Science BSc at the University of South Wales. 2023

English (Native)

Norwegian (Conversational)

• Strong understanding of computers and technology.

• Coding knowledge in Python

• Content creation skills and marketing knowledge

• Strong communication and team working skills.

• Attentive and fast learner of new skills.

Rapture Gaming Festival, Cardiff.

8th and 9th September 2018

General helper.

Disability Sports Merthyr, Merthyr Tydfil

July 2023 - Ongoing

Supporting the delivery of disability-inclusive sports and physical activity sessions

To better gauge what type of person I am, have a look at what I do in my free time:

• Photography - As well as formerly working as a sports photographer, I’m also a passionate wildlife photographer.

• Running - Recreational runner. ParkRun regular.

• Reading - Primarily non-fiction. This is the source of lots of my marketing knowledge and what feeds my interest in science

• Chess - Not excellent, but I thoroughly enjoy it and play at around 1100 ELO

• Writing - I enjoy non-academic writing, from blogging and journaling to story writing and even having a poem published in the university’s literary magazine

Professor Damian Bailey - Royal Society Wolfson Research Fellow/Professor of Physiology and Biochemistry, Prof, Director of the Neurovascular Research Laboratory. Director of Studies for my PhD.

Dr George Rose - Course leader during my Sports Science BSc

Dr Thomas Owens - Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of South Wales. PhD supervisor.

Dr Chris Marley - Senior Lecturer at the University of South Wales. PhD supervisor.

Trevor Harris - Lab technician at the University of South Wales

Nick Pole - Marketing Manager at BikePark Wales, whilst I was employed there.

*Reference contact details can be provided on request