Psychology academic elected as Vice Chair of the British Society of Audiology


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Dr Helen Nuttall, Senior Lecturer in ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s Psychology Department, has been appointed as Vice Chair of the

The British Society of Audiology is the largest learned audiology society in Europe. Its goals are to promote learning, advance knowledge, inform good practice and drive positive impact in the field of audiology, focusing on improving the lives of children and adults with hearing and balance problems.

Dr Nuttall conducts research at the intersection of hearing, speech, cognition and brain health, and leads the Neuroscience of Speech and Action Lab at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App. Researchers in the lab investigate questions surrounding how hearing and speech, action, and cognition are represented in the brain, how these functions work in health and disease, and how they are affected by the ageing process.

Dr Nuttall’s appointment is a six-year commitment, as after two years as Vice Chair, she will progress to Chair, and for the final two year she will undertake the Past Chair position.

Speaking about her appointment, Dr Nuttall said: “I’m delighted to have been elected into this role and excited to help drive forwards change to ensure that the British Society of Audiology maintains its strength and interdisciplinary relevance. This is key to ensuring the global positioning of hearing health and inclusive communication as lifelong priorities for all.”

Professor Gert Westermann said: “I warmly congratulate Helen for this new role. As a member of the Department’s Auditory Neuroscience research group, Helen has done amazing work on how auditory information is represented and processed in the brain, and the relation between hearing and brain health. As the Vice Chair of the British Society of Audiology, and later as Chair, Helen will be able to have a strong impact on this field and help shape the future of audiology and hearing science research across the UK.”

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