Stu first joined ULBC as a rower in 2013 whilst studying his BSc in Biomedical Sciences at St George's. After completing his Masters (St. Georges) and PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine (at Queen Mary), Stu joined the coaching team in 2019. As a rower, Stu raced in numerous Temple Challenge Cup and Prince Albert campaigns, the great 2019 BUCS lightweight eight and winning BUCS coxless 4- in the same year, earning his white in his final year.

Stu has been a vital part of the coaching team since, and has greatly contributed to the numerous successes of the women's squad over recent years, coaching winning crews in academic 4- at fours head and academic 8s at Met Regatta