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THE UK'S PROFESSIONAL BODY FOR THOSE WORKING IN ACOUSTICS
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
The Department for Business and Trade have announced they plan to introduce the ‘Agent of Change’ principle into national planning and licensing policy
A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards
Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research
The Home Office are consulting on removal of licensing for firearms sound moderators.
A consultation is underway by the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) on ecodesign standards for tumble dryers which includes noise ratings.
Spectrum Acoustic Consultants Ltd is seeking an Acoustic Consultant with 3-5 years of experience to join their team in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.
A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Acoustic Consultant focused on renewables projects. This is a chance to specialise in wind farm, solar, and energy infrastructure acoustics.
A respected environmental consultancy is seeking an Acoustic Consultant in Reading to strengthen its team. This role involves a mix of environmental noise, building acoustics, and design consultancy.
ICUA 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS 15 18 JUNE 2026 UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION CENTRE TIC GLASGOW
University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC), Glasgow
THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP
The proposed revisions to BS 8233 - see the paper by Harvie-Clark and Fenech in the IOA Acoustics 2024 proceedings here and a webinar recording here
If you're planning to attend Inter-Noise 2022 in Glasgow from 21-24 August, be sure to join our conference social and ceilidh (a bargain at just £20)
Any of you who have attended one of the IOA “Art of being a consultant” meetings will have seen that one of the more glamorous aspects to the life of an acoustician is the opportunity to travel.
One of the areas in which the IOA is doing a great job is in explaining to the world that acoustics is more than just musical or architectural in nature.
Are you interested in metamaterials and their potential to improve people's living conditions? The Acoustics Research Centre at the University of Auckland is inviting applications
We have a few places left to join our upcoming short course running w/c 30th September 2019 in Birmingham for The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Certificate of Competence in Workplace
We are co-organising and presenting at a one day event on acoustics for open plan offices.
Would you like to showcase your industry to young people? Many people will know me from my years as a tech reporter on Tomorrow’s World but for the past ten years I’ve led a charity called TeenTech
The pandemic left bitter and sour notes in everyone’s lives at different levels. The learnings have made radical changes in the way people lead their lifestyles at home and at work.
Acoustics expert Peter Rogers and Charles Holland (Barrister, Francis Taylor Building, Inner Temple and Trinity Chambers, Newcastle) get their heads together on why an emergency amendment to the law
There has been much debate over whether the proposed updates to BS 8233 are progressive or regressive.
Air-filled latex balloons are commonly used as impulse sound sources in room acoustics testing due to their simplicity, portability, and cost-effectiveness.
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