*Looking for a PhD student* Are you interested in language and sensory experience? Come and work on this exciting topic with us! Application deadline June 14th ru.nl/en/working-at/…

Could this be you? We’re looking for someone to establish a new research and insight function in our policy team, with a mission to improve Collective Wellbeing. What’s not to like? More info below: please read and share 👇🏻
carnegieuktrust.org.uk/publications/c…

The call is out for multiple PhD positions in my lab. Call: unitn.it/drcimec/topic-… (Point 9); Description: drive.google.com/file/d/1iFqanb…;
Pls repost; Contact me for informal inquiry. Apply, apply, apply.

We are looking to appoint 2 lay people to serve on the GTC Scotland Council.

Play a key role in the strategic development and performance management of GTC Scotland. Ensure GTC Scotland meets its statutory functions and aims.

Find out more: gtcs.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

Introduction to Auditory Verbal Therapy
Tuesday, 11th June 2024

Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) together with the Scottish Sensory Centre will be hosting an introductory day course on Auditory Verbal Therapy in Edinburgh.
ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/deaf/d…

Anyone interested in applying for a UK-based postdoctoral research fellowship in psychology/neuroscience/mental health might find this list helpful (adapted, with permission, from rogier kievit).
Relevant to any UK lab.

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There are many different ways to support a child with CVI. Much requires the use of vision, where adaptations have been made, eg to reduce complexity.
What about when that's wrong, or at best sub-optimal?
What if optimal = different approaches?
#cvi Blog👇
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Great sessions about the status and role of QTVI’s across Europe at the ICEVI Europe Seminar hosted by our french colleagues at IDES and ODA.

Been really interesting to see children. with VI are supported in similar and different ways across many different European countries.

👇 few space left - please register asap - a webinar for #BSL /English interpreters on 29 May. 😊👍

There will be a series of climate change webinars for #deafcommunity later this year.

In summary:

#GeneralElection

So glad to be here, not only as President of ICEVI Europe but also as a keynote speaker Moray House School of Education and Sport

Difficulties for children affected by CVI in mainstream schools can be considerable, affecting not just learning but friendships and mental health.

Identifying support is crucial.

Great to see one of our videos helped here CVI Scotland .

Not sure whether to do a systematic review or scoping review?

Check out this useful guide:
link.springer.com/article/10.118…

We're calling for 382 more #ophthalmology training places by 2031 to meet crucial patient needs and ensure the long-term sustainability of NHS ophthalmology services. You can see our full statement here ow.ly/s8tY50ROGtF

Scotland's deafblind community needs recognition now.

Let's officially define deafblindness to provide tailored support and empower individuals from early identification to transitional care.

Sign and share our declaration today✍️
dbscotland.org.uk/defining-deafb…

Thank you to the hard working students of Enterprising Univ. who have documented our visit from Moray House School of Education and Sport. Best wishes for the remainder of your studies.

#NextSense ’s Greg Leigh & Trudy Smith are in Austria this week delivering keynote presentations. Greg will look at what changes outcomes for deaf & hard of hearing children & Trudy will speak on connecting, communicating & collaborating to create family centred EI principles

They gave us a great insight into the opportunities and challenges as a student with VI in Jakarta. I hope some might continue their studies The University of Edinburgh

One of the best things about my job is meeting blind and low vision students across the world. What a joy meeting this group of students from Jakarta.

Great session with the minister of education, and national commission of disabilities along with the Indonesian HE sector QTVIElizabethMc Moray House School of Education and Sport Enterprising Univ.