In 2009, Deafness Research UK introduced a new annual PhD Studentship award.  Two awards were made early in 2010 following our competitive review process.  We are pleased to announce that two new promising students have embarked on a career in hearing research.

 

Deafness Research UK is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair, Professor Mark Haggard CBE

Deafness Research UK's recent fundraiser, 'Sir George Martin in conversation with Andrew Marr', raised over £26,000 for the charity and won hugely favourable reviews from audience members.

On 28th April 2010, Sir George Martin, legendary producer of the Beatles, will be in conversation with Andrew Marr, leading political journalist, at a unique event in aid of Deafness Research UK.

Music industry legend Sir George Martin CBE has become a Vice President of Deafness Research UK. Sir George Martin CBE. Sir George's role will be one of a non-executive ambassador, lending his name and generally supporting Deafness Research UK campaigns and marketing activity.

Continuing its commitment to encouraging more high-quality tinnitus research Deafness Research UK has appointed a new member to its Research Advisory Panel, Professor Alan Palmer.

We are greatly saddened to learn of the death of John Ballantyne CBE FRCS who was an adviser and friend of the charity over many years.

We are delighted to announce that our Chairman, David Livermore, has been awarded an OBE for Services to People with Hearing Difficulties in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2008.

Rosie Lovett, whom Deafness Research UK is supporting as a graduate student, has won the prize for the best oral paper in the scientific section of a meeting organised by Advanced Bionics.