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This bulletin explores diverse aspects of acoustics, including a look at the IOA's new coat of arms, updates on STEM activities, and articles on technical innovations. It also highlights important initiatives and developments in the field, such as the upcoming Acoustics 2025 conference and recent policy changes.
01 May 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
A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.
Artificial noise or acoustic alerts have been discussed as an important potential safety measure, for e-scooters, if their use in public places is to be made legal.
Defra has published strategic noise map data for England that give a snapshot of the estimated noise from road and rail sources across England in 2021. The data was developed as part of...
Join us for the briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) and a memorial lecture honouring Geoff Kerry.
This bulletin discusses a variety of topics, including the Institute of Acoustics awards and a review of AI's role in acoustics. It also includes articles on wind turbine noise, managing construction noise, and the impact of residential development on venues. The publication provides updates on specialist groups and branch news, highlighting the diverse activities and initiatives within the field.
01 July 2024
I was a sound engineer a couple of evenings a week at a live music venue in Harlow when studying for my A-levels, but realised very few people get to turn it into a ‘proper’ job.
On the 12th December 2019 the Irish Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (DHPLG) and the Department of Communications
We are co-organising and presenting at a one day event on acoustics for open plan offices.
This is a list of some of the main upcoming events for acousticians in the UK and abroad.