Voice Research Forum 2026

The BVA Voice Research Forum will take place – Online – on Saturday 24 January, 2026, 10.30-17.00 (registration from 10.00) The new year launches the first British Voice Association Research Forum. This online event includes both the prestigious Gunnar Rugheimer Lecture (by Professor Kittie Verdolini Abbott) and presentations from the four Van Lawrence Prize finalists.…

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SAVE THE DATE: Vocal Connection 20-22 March 2026

SAVE THE DATE Vocal Connection: A global gathering of voice professionals ONLINE EVENT: Friday-Sunday, 20-22 March 2026 This inaugural three-day virtual conference brings together the Australian Voice Association (AVA), the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA), and the British Voice Association (BVA) for an international celebration of voice in all its forms. Voice professionals from…

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Talk Voice 2025: Associate Professor Anne Vertigan

Talk Voice 2025: Associate Professor Anne Vertigan Laryngeal symptoms and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease Online Sunday 19 October 09:30-11am GMT This Talk Voice event will discuss recent developments in evaluation  and management of laryngeal symptoms including cough, voice change, throat clearing, excess throat phlegm and throat pain, and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, or LPRD. The contribution of…

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VERSE: Applying findings from English literature to the work of voice coaches

Verse English Rhythms and Syntactical Embodiment (VERSE): Applying findings from English literature to the work of voice coaches. Jenny Grober, PhD Candidate KCL, English Literature by Research Anne Whitaker, Lecturer in Voice, Royal Central School for Speech and Drama Discussion, Workshop, Q&A/Reflective Plenary This collaborative and interdisciplinary approach builds on the wealth of resources available…

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