Deaf Dancing star finalist

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St John’s finalist Helen Willis will be the star of a new BBC documentary as part of their See Hear programme.
Willis, who will complete her degree in Physiology and Psychology this year, is deaf following a meningitis infection when she was two years old. She was filmed for the programme during 5th week.  Willis was one of the first people in the UK to receive a cochlear implant, a technology that aims to restore hearing to those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. It has successfully given her some hearing ability.
Commenting on her involvement, Willis said: “It was an amazing experience and I felt very privileged to be part of it. I’m flattered that they deemed me a worthy subject to film.   “I now only hope that I have done the university and the college justice, because without my tutors and my friends, my university experience would be nowhere near as enjoyable or special.”
The BBC crew followed a day in Willis’ life. This took in a lecture, dance practice and St John’s dinner with her tutors.
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