Transport Noise & Vibration

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.

National Highways report on reducing noise for households

The latest annual report from National Highways reports that in 2023 – 24 noise from roads was mitigated for 990 households.

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.

July/August 2024

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

New report: Assessing onshore wind farm noise

A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.

Members can now access new Acoustics Refresher Videos

Members now have access to a series of short online refreshers based on extracts from videos created for the IOA Dipoma in Acoustics and Noise Control. These are available now in the videos section...

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

Wind Energy Development Guidelines (WEDG) for consultation for Irish Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (DHPLG)

On the 12th December 2019 the Irish Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (DHPLG) and the Department of Communications