Science and Engineering Festival 2026 at University of Southampton
This Saturday!
Saturday 14th March from 10:30am – 4:30pm.
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF) is the University of Southampton's annual award-winning, family friendly interdisciplinary science festival that allows everyone to explore and discover what the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) has to offer.
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Manage noisy environments and phone calls
Everyday listening situations such as restaurants, social gatherings, or phone calls can be particularly demanding for those living with hearing loss. With the right strategies and support, however, these challenges can be more manageable.
Join the upcoming Hearpeers webinar to see what it is about. Led by Dr. Deepthi Mahadevappa, viewers will learn practical strategies for navigating difficult listening situations and building confidence in social and everyday settings.
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A Cochlear Implant on Cochlear Implant Day
International Cochlear Implant (CI) Day was on 25th February and on that day Miss Carol Xie implanted an USAIS patient with a Cochlear Nexa implant at Basingstoke And North Hampshire Hospital (Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), operating as part of the University Of Southampton Auditory Implant Service.
As we celebrate the anniversary of the first CI implanted in 1957, we reflect on the importance of the conversion of silence to sound.
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George’s experience can help identify and support child deafness
On the back of the recent Peppa Pig episode (available on You Tube) in which George has a hearing check and gets his hearing aid, the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) has produced 9 helpful guides including:
Signs of deafness and hearing loss
Unilateral deafness
Ways we can support you
Deaf awareness
Peppa Pig Sign Language
Me and my deaf brother or sister
Deaf-friendly teaching
My baby has hearing loss
Deaf awareness quiz
You can look through these...
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Eight ways music can help your child’s development
Did you know there’s a strong connection between musical activities and the development of speech and language skills in children with hearing loss or cochlear implants?
Jen Schulz is an Associate Marketing Manager and has worked for Cochlear since 2016. She is responsible for creating and publishing recipient services content and communications.
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Millie talks to Alan Newman about her customised CI Processors
Link to Facebook post with Millie's interview with Alan Newman (BBC Radio...
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Future of Surgery Festival
This two day festival which is for Surgeons to share their ideas, practices, latest surgical developments, will take place in Birmingham in April this year. It's the first ever event of its kind and our Mr Mitchell will be taking part.
Link to Future of Surgery Festival landing page
The event features talks by many eminent surgeons including our very own Mr Tim Mitchell.
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Amplifying Awareness – Tinnitus UK launch report about Tinnitus and live music
Following extensive surveying carried out over the summer, which so many people across the music loving community generously responded to, the Tinnitus Week 2026 report is centred on Live Music and Tinnitus. Tinnitus UK has gathered insights from across the music world, from industry professionals and gigging artists to dedicated fans and festival-goers, to shape a major industry-wide campaign on hearing health and safer listening.
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National Deaf Children’s Society Update
A new Peppa Pig storyline
There is news about a new partnership the NDCS has with Hasbro and the development of the new storyline with Peppa Pig! Take a look at their webpage for more information and resources https://www.ndcs.org.uk/georgepig.
A new Grant
There is news about another grant opportunity. The National Deaf Children's Society and Family fund have partnered to launch a brand-new grant especially for individual families of deaf children ages 0-11.
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