About Us
The BSA is the UK learned organisation, for all professionals, the public, stakeholders and funders interested in the latest science and its application in promoting excellence in the field of hearing and balance.
The History of British Society of Audiology Newsletter
Since its first issue in 1970, the BSA Newsletter has been more than just a publication—it’s been a living record of our community’s milestones, memories, and momentum. For over five decades, it has captured the voices, achievements, and evolving spirit of the BSA, connecting generations through shared stories and purpose. Step back in time and discover how it all began and how it has grown over the years.—click below to explore the full history.
Chair’s updates
Chair’s Message August 2026
Hello! It’s an honour to be here as the new Chair of the BSA. This is my first message as Chair, so I hope it sets the tone for working collaboratively and transparently. I start at a time when the audiology profession has been in the spotlight and is experiencing many challenges. The Kingdon report highlighted issues in paediatric audiology, but similar issues exist across all of the profession. Nevertheless, as noted in the Kingdon report, it is the amazing determination and dedication of audiology professionals that has kept services on their feet, despite the challenges they face, often from within their own organisations. We should be proud of this, but we should also be enabled to achieve more, and that’s why I wanted to dedicate more time to support the BSA. Read More
