Selina Hansen

Engage prospective students at open days and offer holder events Deliver presentations and provide guidance

Student Ambassador for Biosciences at Cardiff University (2024-07 – Present)

• Engage prospective students at open days and offer holder events
• Deliver presentations and provide guidance

Tutor at MyTutor (2023-01 – Present)

• Design and deliver tailored lessons to meet individual learning needs for over 3 years for A-level and GCSE students

Marine Conservation Volunteer at Wildlife Sense (2025-09 – 2025-09)

• Conducted litter surveys, vegetation monitoring, and light pollution assessments near turtle nesting areas
• Conducted coastal ecosystem monitoring and biodiversity surveys
• Assessed seagrass health using underwater video analysis and depth measurements

Clearing Call Agent at Cardiff University (2025-08 – 2025-08)

• Managed high volume calls on the offer holder line during A-level results day, delivering calm, patient support and ensuring prospective students received clear guidance in a highly stressful period

Summer Research Internship – Arctic Parasites at Cardiff University (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Compiled and analysed historical parasite records (1900–2025) across 172 Arctic host species
• Used R-Studio to construct host–parasite interaction networks to support biodiversity change monitoring

Laboratory Assistant Volunteer at The Otter Project, Cardiff University (2023-07 – 2024-11)

• Volunteered weekly for over a year, sample handling, data recording, and gained skills in ArcGIS
• Performed independent otter postmortems, including examination to assess diet
• Conducted swab sample collection to identify threats such as avian influenza

Fieldwork in Tobago (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Investigated shoaling behaviour of Ocean Surgeonfish using field data collection and statistical analysis in R-Studio
• Produced a formal scientific report and delivered a research presentation
• Attended a conservation conference on community led conservation initiatives

Volunteer at Freshwater Research Institute, Cardiff University (2023-11 – 2024-06)

• Gained knowledge of live animal legislation and handling

Activity Leader at ELAC Study Vacations (2023-07 – 2024-04)

• Planned and led sports, creative activities, and excursions for international students

Volunteer at The National Trust (2020-06 – 2020-06)

• Conducted ecological surveys and mapped butterfly population
• Used geothermal imaging to monitor visitor movement
• Enhanced biodiversity efforts through wild seed dispersal and ragwort removal

Integrated Masters in Biological Sciences – Cardiff University (2022 – 2026)

A-levels – The Clarendon Academy Sixth Form (2020 – 2022)

Master project in Evaluating Pathogenic Bacteria Exposure to Recreational Water Users – Cardiff University (2025-09 – 2026-05)