Electroacoustics

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Electro-Acoustic Transducers

Reproduced Sound 2025

REPRODUCED SOUND 2025 41ST ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 18 20 NOVEMBER 2025 THE OLD SWAN HARROGATE SWAN RD HARROGATE HG1 2SR

28 November 2025, 09:00 AM

Suzana Zekic
Suzana Zekic
23 March 2020
Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College 'Deep Learning' session for Year 9 Students explores Acoustic Engineering

The all-girl Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College recently held a “Deep Learning” session where Year 9 students had an opportunity to learn about different careers prospects

Paul Shields
Paul Shields
23 January 2020
New acoustics technician apprenticeship launches to industry on 22 January, 2020

AECOM, the world’s premier infrastructure firm has signed up to an employer-led initiative which aims to support aspiring acoustic technicians.

Adam Price
Adam Price
01 February 2017
Feel the noise: turning sound into touch

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.

Audio System Design

March/April 2025

The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.

01 March 2025

Vicky Wills
Vicky Wills
06 November 2023
IOA's WES Lottie Tour for Tomorrows Engineers Week

This week is Tomorrows Engineers Week, which is an annual national campaign run by Engineering UK, with the aim to shine a spotlight on engineering, engineering careers and engineering professionals.

IOA
IOA
22 May 2023
The making of the IOA Bulletin Video 3

The IOA continues to broaden its reach to the wider acoustics and acoustics-related communities as well as the public.

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
13 May 2020
Acoustics Events in Focus 2020

The ICUA 2020 Conference Committee has decided that it is not possible to hold the conference in July. The Conference will now take place in June 2022.

Broadcast / AV

Consultants in Acoustics and Vibration

We are expanding our Surrey offices and are considering applicants including graduate and year-out placements roles. This is an opportunity to be involved in some extraordinary projects.

Level: Entry Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Acoustic Measurements

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Occupational Exposure to Hand Arm Vibration

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL HAND-ARM VIBRATION – TRAINING TO ASSESS AND MANAGE WORKPLACE VIBRATION RISKS

Next start date: 01 August 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
21 February 2025
New network set to focus on reducing noise

A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.

Rodger Munt
Rodger Munt
31 January 2018
Draft excluders, part 2: what makes a bad report?

Dr Rodger Munt FIOA is a retired scientist with 45 years of research experience. As a long-standing employee of the former Royal Aircraft Establishment

Noise Mapping & Modelling

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
01 July 2020
Acoustics Bulletin next issue July-August 2020

The July/August 2020 issue of Acoustics Bulletin will be with members any day now and its content

Architectural & Building Acoustic Systems

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 07 December 2025

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 June 2025
MP supports Agent of Change to protect music venues

The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment

Helen Davies
Helen Davies
16 January 2023
Certificate of Competence in Irish Building Acoustics Measurement Returns

We're pleased to announce that the IOA’s accredited centre KP Acoustics Research Labs will be delivering the Certificate of Competence in Irish Building Acoustics Measurement in partnership with SITRI

Alarm Systems

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
03 December 2019
A quick tour around the IOA's HQ Christmas Decorations

Each year something strangely peculiar happens at the IOA office.

Noise Calculation Software

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 January 2025
Ireland: EPA consultation on Guidance Note for Noise (NG4)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
01 January 2025
Ireland: Little progress with Noise Action Plans in 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland published its report on the environmental enforcement performance of local authorities in 2023 in December.

Richard Watson BEng (Hons) CEng MIOA MAES MIEEE
Richard Watson BEng (Hons) CEng MIOA MAES MIEEE
05 August 2024
4th edition of The Little Red Book of Acoustics was released in July 2024

The long-awaited 4th edition of The Little Red Book of Acoustics was released in July 2024.