RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoFrom ears to brain: understanding and measuring hearing lossDr Chris Hardy (UCL), co-funded by RNID, investigated how dementia affects hearing and communication, and explored whether changes in 'brain hearing' could improve dementia diagnosis and support.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoConnecting your hearing aids to your smartphoneRNID guide explaining how modern hearing aids and cochlear implants can connect wirelessly to smartphones, enabling app-based control and direct audio streaming of calls, music, and podcasts.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoConnevans’ David Evans on hearing loss and hearing aidsRNID interviews Connevans Managing Director David Evans about his personal experience with hearing loss, hearing aid use, and the social stigma that still surrounds them.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·2mo agoTCS London Marathon 2027RNID is recruiting charity runners for the TCS London Marathon in April 2027, with entries now closed and participation details available for confirmed team members.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Education & training·2mo agoBrighton event confirmationRNID event registration confirmation page for an in-person event in Brighton, UK, with attendees directed to expect a confirmation email ahead of the September date.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoRepairing the Cochlear Battery to Restore HearingProfessor Karen Steel at King's College London is investigating whether restoring a damaged gene's function can improve strial (cochlear battery) progressive hearing loss, in a project running April 2026–March 2027.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3mo agoMPs explore hearing care barriers at parliament eventMPs attended RNID's ear and hearing health event in Westminster on 30 June to examine barriers to accessing audiology and ear wax removal services, with Speaker of the House Lindsay Hoyle MP participating.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·3mo agoShape the future of subtitles and signing for on-demand TVRNID urges the hearing-loss community to respond to Ofcom's consultation on improving subtitles and sign-language provision for Tier 1 on-demand TV services.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoLiving with deafblindness: hope for the futurePublished during Deafblind Awareness Week, this RNID piece explores the communication, mobility, and independence challenges faced by people with combined hearing and sight loss, and highlights RNID-funded research into deafblindness conditions.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoLove live music? Tell us how you protect your hearingRNID is recruiting young people who attend live music events to participate in an upcoming hearing protection awareness campaign.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoHow hearing loss tested our connectionA personal account published by RNID explores how hearing loss affects daily life, relationships, and communication, featuring perspectives from Dr Aamer Khan and Lesley Reynolds.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3mo agoTargeting mitochondria to protect against noise-induced hearing lossProfessor Ruben Stepanyan at Case Western Reserve University is investigating mitochondrial mechanisms of noise-induced inner-ear damage to identify therapeutic targets, in a project running October 2023–September 2026.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3mo agoDeveloping gene therapy for TOMT-linked hearing lossDr Christopher Cunningham and Dr Adele Moatti at the University of Pittsburgh are developing a gene therapy to treat hearing loss caused by mutations in the TOMT gene, in a project running March 2026–February 2028.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3mo agoInvestigating the feasibility of gene therapy for stereocilin-related hearing lossProfessor Els Henckaerts at KU Leuven is testing the feasibility of gene therapy to treat hearing loss caused by mutations in the stereocilin gene, in a project running March 2026–February 2028.＋Save
RNID·Other·Hearing aids·3mo agoEvaluating a novel signal-processing strategy for improving perception of speechRNID-funded project (Sept 2026–2029) led by Prof Jennifer Linden at UCL tests a novel hearing-aid signal-processing strategy to improve speech perception in noisy environments.＋Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·3mo agoDisentangling brain activity underlying hyperacusis and tinnitusRNID-funded project (Apr 2026–Jan 2027) led by Prof Sarah Verhulst at Ghent University investigates distinct brain mechanisms underlying hyperacusis and tinnitus to improve diagnosis and treatment.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3mo agoReal-time monitoring of listening effort and fatigue in older adultsRNID-funded project (Sept 2026–2027) led by Dr Kate Slade at Lancaster University aims to develop real-world hearing tests measuring listening effort and fatigue in older adults with hearing loss.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3mo agoInvestigation of the relationship between APOE4 expression, hearing loss and Alzheimer Disease pathologyRNID-funded project (Sept 2026–2029) led by Dr Daniel Llano at University of Illinois investigates whether and how APOE4 expression links hearing loss to Alzheimer's disease pathology.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Pediatric·3mo agoImproving the function of the infection-fighting cells to prevent glue ear in childrenDr Jason Powell at Newcastle University will investigate the immunological mechanisms underlying otitis media with effusion (glue ear) in children and explore potential treatments, in a project running September 2026–2029.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoAltered auditory efferent activity as a potential factor in tinnitus emergenceDr Hui Hong at Creighton University is investigating the role of the auditory efferent system—brain-to-inner-ear signalling related to sound volume regulation—in the development of hearing loss and tinnitus (June 2026–June 2029).＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3mo agoUncovering the ‘hidden’ genetics of childhood hearing lossRNID-funded project led by Prof. Patricia Perez-Carpena (University of Granada) aims to develop a new diagnostic method for identifying the genetic causes of childhood sensorineural hearing loss, April 2026–March 2027.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3mo agoSpeech encoding in the brain and how it changes during ageingRNID-funded project led by Dr Christian Keine (Universität Oldenburg) investigates how the brain encodes speech and why speech-in-noise perception declines with age, running April 2026–March 2027.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoBaby monitors for caregivers who are deaf or have hearing lossRNID guide to baby monitors adapted for deaf or hard-of-hearing caregivers, explaining how the devices work and how alerts can be connected to accessible notification systems.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoAlarm clocks for people who are deaf or have hearing lossRNID guide covering alarm clocks and waking devices designed for deaf or hard-of-hearing users, including options that use vibration, light, or amplified sound.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoGovernment support for early‑career researchers at RNIDRNID has received funding from the NIHR's Early Career Researcher Support Fund, part of a £37 million initiative backing medical research charities that support early-career researchers.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoCan we prevent hearing loss caused by antibiotics?RNID-funded research aims to prevent or reduce ototoxic hearing loss caused by aminoglycoside antibiotics, highlighted during Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·4mo agoBrighton eventRNID is hosting a Gifts in Wills event on 23 September 2026 at Brighton i360, aimed at supporters interested in helping deaf people, those with hearing loss, or tinnitus.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·4mo agoMy hearing loss journey and why I volunteer with RNIDWayne Benskin, 41, shares his personal hearing loss journey and his experience volunteering with the RNID Near You community service since 2025.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4mo agoPhilanthropyRNID's philanthropy page appeals to donors and philanthropists to fund its work supporting the estimated 1 in 3 UK people affected by deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus over its 100-year history.＋Save
