NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Hearing theme

NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Hearing theme Our vision is to create new knowledge to alleviate the burden of disability arising from hearing-related problems.

The National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR Nottingham BRC) offers some of the best facilities in the UK for supporting research in the hearing sciences. In particular, our commitment is to pursue research through multi-disciplinary collaboration that can be translated into practical benefits to improve the quality of patients’ lives. To do this, we bring together well-established, internationally recognised experts and some of the brightest talent in our discipline. Our vision is to improve the quality of life for people with hearing-related problems through our research. In 2008, NIHR established a Biomedical Research Unit in Hearing in Nottingham with a grant of £3.75 million over four years. In 2012, NIHR awarded £6.25 million to further support our broad portfolio of research for another five-year period. In 2017, NIHR awarded a further £23.6M to establish the NIHR Nottingham BRC. NIHR Nottingham BRC is a partnership between the University of Nottingham and the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. It also has close links with Audiology and Ear/Nose/Throat services and with national charities supporting people with hearing-related problems and tinnitus.

08/10/2025

🔔 Tinnitus & hyperacusis: assess like a physio (Krina Panchal) and develop/evaluate an unguided digital intervention for hyperacusis (Dr Kathryn Fackrell). Pathways you can embed in your service.

Find out more about the talks here: https://baaudiology.org/conference/programme/

Thought this might be of interest to people.
04/10/2025

Thought this might be of interest to people.

A new members exclusive webinar is coming on Wednesday 15 October!

For this webinar, audiologist Claire Benton will explore how tinnitus presents in children and young people and what to look out for if you suspect a child may be experiencing it. She will be covering:

-The kinds of things a child might say or do that suggest tinnitus.
-Gentle, age-appropriate questions teachers and parents can ask.
-How to approach conversations in a supportive, non-alarming way.
-What schools can do to reduce the impact of tinnitus in the classroom.
-Practical strategies for parents to help their child manage tinnitus at home and socially.
-Where to go for further help and assessment.

You can book your place for the webinar and become a member if you aren't one already through our members hub (link in comments)

Two of our staff speaking at the conference.
16/09/2025

Two of our staff speaking at the conference.

We are looking forward to Carol MacDonald and Dr Derek H***e, They will both be speaking on 'Meeting the unmet needs of people with tinnitus and the audiologists and other hearing health professionals treating them'

This session will explore the psychological treatment needs of tinnitus patients and the professional needs of audiologists and other hearing professionals who support them.

There are only a few days left until conference, so make sure to secure your spot today (link in comments)

14/08/2025

Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Dr Pádraig Kitterick

Join Dr Pádraig Kitterick at for insights into the new NAL-NL3 fitting system and discover how this approach benefits both clinicians and patients.

Full details: https://f.mtr.cool/gqcapmhvpk

22/07/2025

In June, Members of the Tinnitus UK team visited the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), long-time collaborators and the most prolific hub for tinnitus research in the world.

The BRC is a leading force in the quest to better understand, manage, and ultimately cure tinnitus.

Founded in 2009, the Nottingham BRC is part of a wider network of biomedical centres in the UK and is dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into real-world treatments.

During our visit, we were given a powerful insight into the sheer breadth and ambition of their work on hearing conditions – particularly tinnitus.

You can read more about the ongoing research on our website (link in comments)

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