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November/December 2024

This issue of Acoustics Bulletin features the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), including a look back at key developments over the past 50 years. The bulletin includes details on the annual conference, branch news, and recent parliamentary and policy updates.

01 November 2024

Briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) on 8 October 2024

Join us for the briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) and a memorial lecture honouring Geoff Kerry.

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.

Heat Pump Noise in the Press

An article in The Guardian business pages today asks whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance to neighbours.

Small music venues - noise complaints contributing to closures

New report from the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues

IOA expertise acknowledged in House of Lords

Last week IOA expertise on noise acknowledged in the House of Lords, as the Grand Committee discussed a report covering noise and health

IOA Carers’ Fund - Acoustics 2023 & future events

The Institute of Acoustics is pleased to announce the creation of a Carers’ Fund.

Help requested from members for IOA Education and Training

Members interested in contributing to the IOA's education portfolio in any of the following roles are invited to contact the Education Team

John Connell Innovation Award 2023 sponsored by the IOA

It’s time to enter for a chance to be recognised for the important work you are doing to cut noise and improve soundscapes and sustainability.

20mph speed limit supports noise reduction in Wales

The Welsh Government announced today that most local streets in Wales with a 30mph speed limit will switch to 20mph on September 17th.

Different ways & benefits to attending Inter-noise 2022, from 21-24 August 2022

Even though we are encouraging delegates to attend Inter-Noise 2022 in Glasgow in person, there are different ways and benefits to attending. 

Angela Lamacraft - how I discovered my acoustics career

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.