Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoGN takes DKK182m (€24.4m) hit as LXE investment is written offGN Store Nord has written off its entire 9% stake in LXE Hearing, recording a DKK 182 million (€24.4 million) non-cash loss, coinciding with plans to separate its Hearing division from the broader group.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Financial report·Business & finance·7w agoDemant reports 7% organic growth and upgrades 2026 outlookDemant reported 7% organic growth in H1 2026, beating expectations, and upgraded its 2026 outlook ahead of the planned launch of its new flagship hearing aid family, Oticon Reveal.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·8w agoAudiology’s journey into the unknown – with Starkey’s Dave FabryDave Fabry discusses enduring hearing aid user priorities—sound quality, loudness comfort, sound detection, and spatial localization—framing audiology's evolving challenges and directions.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoAmplifon heads to GN Hearing deal trumpeting Q2 two-year organic growth high and profitability accelerationAmplifon reports Q2 two-year organic growth highs and profitability acceleration ahead of its planned acquisition of GN Hearing's retail assets, pending competition regulatory review.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoReSound showing a bright flag with launch of Sensia – a room-reading hearing aidGN ReSound has launched the Sensia, a new hearing aid combining three technological advancements centered on environmental awareness and a minimalist design philosophy.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·8w agoEUHA announces 2026 spotlighted start-upsEUHA has announced four international start-ups, including one from the UK, that will be spotlighted and receive promotional benefits at the EUHA Congress in Hanover, Germany, October 14–16.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·8w agoYou are over 50 and still like to rave? Groove Armada and Specsavers can get you on the listSpecsavers partners with DJ duo Groove Armada in a campaign targeting over-50s from the 1990s rave generation, raising awareness of hearing health and hearing aids among former Haçienda clubbers.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·8w agoWhy Posting on Facebook Isn’t a Marketing StrategyA specialist audiology marketing agency founder argues that posting on Facebook alone does not constitute a viable marketing strategy for independent audiology practices and hearing clinics in the UK.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·2mo agoBAA 2026 in Liverpool boasts strong keynote speaker lineupThe BAA's 22nd Annual Conference and Exhibition is scheduled for October 29–30 at Liverpool Experience Campus, featuring keynotes from Prof. Barbara Weinstein and Dr. Susan Scollie, with themes of healthy ageing, paediatrics, and AI.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoBiophilia: The Nature Seeping Back into Hearing TechA feature article (Hark!) explores how biophilic design principles and recent research are pushing hearing aid technology away from aggressive digital signal processing toward more naturalistic auditory environments.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSeeing by hearing – clickety spatial awarenessResearchers from Cardiff University and the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute investigated how the brain tracks and accumulates spatial information via echolocation, with findings published in eNeuro.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhat Taylor Swift Reveals About the Philosophy of TinnitusA philosophical exploration of tinnitus, using a Taylor Swift lyric from 'Champagne Problems' as a conceptual entry point to examine questions around knowledge and uncertainty in tinnitus science.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoThe evolving audiology profession – narrative led transformation OR just the stories change throws up?Highlights of Audiology News UK Issue 21 (July–August) include an interview with Starkey's Dr. Dave Fabry and a discussion on the audiologist's evolving role from clinical specialist to holistic health coach.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo ago· press releaseLeading UK academics advise 100k WSA grant scheme to research sound preferenceWS Audiology has launched the ORCA Labs Sound Preference Grant, awarding up to €100,000 to research advancing understanding of sound preference, advised by leading UK academics.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Professional practice·2mo agoBSHAA UPDATE -July/August 2026BSHAA's July/August 2026 update highlights a series of summer events, member recognition initiatives, and engagement activities aimed at strengthening the hearing aid audiology profession in the UK.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·2mo agoBAA UPDATE – July/August 2026The British Academy of Audiology has opened registration for its 22nd Annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for October 29–30, 2026, at the Liverpool Experience Campus.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoHearing Dog Training – the Essentials: No. 5 Playing with a PurposeArticle no. 5 in a series on hearing dog training explains how purposeful play helps hearing dog puppies build confidence, self-control, and bonds with people as they develop into working assistance dogs.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Professional practice·2mo agoSignia launches Brilliant Talks podcastSignia UK & Ireland has launched 'Brilliant Talks,' a new podcast series on YouTube featuring discussions between industry and audiology experts, with an open call for future topic and guest suggestions.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo agoWHAT NEXT FOR “ALREADY INTERNATIONAL” EUHA?Article examines the international expansion strategy of EUHA, including how partner countries are selected based on existing contacts, strategic considerations, and cooperative development goals.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoBEYOND THE ANNOUNCEMENT: What Brighton’s Auracast installation means for hearing careAn Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio installation at Brighton station streams announcements directly to compatible hearing aids, headphones, and earbuds, illustrating real-world implications for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo ago“Hidden epidemic” finding prompts call for hearing tests in all diabeticsA meta-analysis by University of Queensland researchers finds nearly 1 in 4 adults with diabetes has clinically significant hearing loss, prompting calls to make hearing screening a standard part of diabetes care.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Tinnitus·2mo agoDeal means more UK military veterans can be TinniSoothedTinniSoothe, a British wearable tinnitus-relief device maker, has partnered with the UK Veterans Hearing Foundation to offer veterans and their families a 30% Armed Forces discount.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·2mo agoEUHA Sponsorship Award – 2026 entries open, prize money betwen 1k and 3k eurosThe 16th edition of the EUHA Sponsorship Award is now open for entries until August 15, 2026, offering prize money between €1,000 and €3,000 for early-career researchers in hearing care.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo ago“End of an era” as Scrivens’ legend Stuart Spencer retiresStuart Spencer retires after a 45-year career at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, having risen from trainee Hearing Aid Dispenser to National Training Manager for Hearing.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoHypnosis journal added to Parresia’s health publishing portfolioParresia, publisher of Audiology Worldnews, has acquired French-language publication Hypnose & Thérapies Brèves, expanding its health publishing portfolio into hypnosis and brief therapies.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoWSA’s CFO post is situation vacant after Marianne Wiinholt steps downMarianne Wiinholt is stepping down as CFO of WS Audiology on August 31 at her own request, to pursue board and advisory roles, leaving the position vacant.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoDemant appoints new lead of Hearing Aids so Nielsen can sharpen CEO focusDemant has appointed Bassel Rifai as head of its Hearing Aids business area and member of the Executive Leadership Team, allowing CEO Søren Nielsen to sharpen his strategic focus.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Education & training·3mo agoPAC up your troubles – Specsavers’ annual Professional Advancement Conference is upon us!Specsavers hosts its annual Professional Advancement Conference (PAC), a clinical education and professional development event running for over thirty years, with youth unemployment among topics addressed.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoAmplifon Secures €1.35 Billion Loan to Finance GN Hearing AcquisitionAmplifon signed a €1.35 billion senior loan facility to help finance its proposed €2.3 billion acquisition of GN Hearing, representing roughly 70–75% of Amplifon's market capitalisation.＋Save
