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SOUND, NOISE, AND THEIR IMPACT ON HEALTH, REGULATION, AND SOCIETY
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12 January 2026, 01:07 PM
THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP
Duration: 12 months Next start date: 01 October 2026
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE - TRAINING FOR SAFE AND COMPLIANT NOISE MANAGEMENT
Next start date: 02 March 2026
18 September 2025: Eastern Region hybrid event Noise at Work: Selecting a noise consultant – evidence-based practice or chance? presented by Jacqueline Patel, Health & Safety (HSE)
The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead
Level: Senior Level Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working) Salary: Undisclosed
Air-filled latex balloons are commonly used as impulse sound sources in room acoustics testing due to their simplicity, portability, and cost-effectiveness.
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
Consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England.
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
For the first time noise is included as an indicator of deprivation in England and Wales. Both administrations published updated Indices of Deprivation in November.
The European Environment Agency have published their annual update on the state of Europe's environment. An evaluation of the current status and future outlook for transport noise pollution in Europe
At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.
Level: Mid Senior Level Location: Manchester Salary: 15000
We are looking for an experienced officer to join our busy but friendly and supportive environmental Health team.
Level: Mid Level Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working) Salary: 52595
6 August 2025 Southern Branch Meeting: 'Assessment and Rating of Wind Turbine Noise Guidance – Explaining the Proposed Updates to ETSU-R-97.'
Certificate of Proficiency in Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 - Noise Measurements
Next start date: 01 July 2025
LEARN TO ASSESS, ANALYSE, AND DESIGN SOUNDSCAPES TO ENHANCE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING USING ISO-COMPLIANT METHODS AND SOUNDSCAPE PRINCIPLES
Next start date: 11 May 2026
Following on from the success of our inaugural IOA Council Christmas Jumper Appeal in 2022 we are looking forward to seeing even more Members, Students and Staff getting involved this year.
This years’ International Stammering Awareness Day (ISAD) is being used by STAMMA to launch their latest campaign "Don’t Jump In"