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Dr. Barry Bardsley is an Associate Professor and Head of Healthcare Sciences at Swansea University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences. He is a qualified Audiologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and serves as Program Director for the BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) program, which oversees 9 full-time degree programs in Healthcare Science disciplines. He holds an honorary clinical academic position with Cwm Taf Glamorgan Health Board and leads the Audiology service at the Health and Wellbeing Academy, focusing on clinical and research opportunities.
- Roles: Head of Healthcare Sciences, Associate Professor, Program Director (BSc Healthcare Science), Honorary Clinical Academic
- Affiliations: Swansea University, Cwm Taf Glamorgan Health Board, Health and Wellbeing Academy
His research expertise spans binaural hearing, hearing aid technology, vestibular assessment, and spatial hearing. Recent studies include investigations into hearing aid battery performance, speech intelligibility optimization for hearing-impaired individuals, and risk assessment of noise exposure from recreational activities like golf.
Dr. Bardsley is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively supervises PhD candidates exploring modern hearing aid technologies and spatial processing strategies. He teaches modules including audiology clinical practice, neurosensory science, and healthcare research methods.
- Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Grants/Research: Focuses on translational research bridging clinical audiology and engineering, with collaborations in public health and medical device innovation.
He leads a multidisciplinary team in the Audiology service, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based practice. His work integrates clinical training, technology development, and community healthcare initiatives.
