# University of Pretoria professor De Wet Swanepoel has received the International Award for Hearing from American Academy of Audiology. Swanepoel received the award for his research that seeks to expand mobile hearing care to underserved areas locally and globally. He also leads research for the World Health Organisation’s Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss at UP. This award reinforces the importance of translational research, where published findings lead to tangible solutions. Swanepoel says the award highlights the importance of making hearing care accessible to those who need it most.
UP’s professor wins International Award for Hearing for improving access to hearing healthcare