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Health Effects

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
25 May 2024
Grass roots music venues - more support in avoiding noise complaints recommended

A report published last week by the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 May 2024
IOA expertise acknowledged in House of Lords

Last week a saw noise and health debated in the House of Lords, as the Grand Committee discussed the report covering noise and light pollution and health

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
30 April 2024
Bill to reduce firework noise has first reading

The Labour MP for Bradford South, Judith Cummins, had tabled a Bill aimed at reducing the noise limit for fireworks from 120 decibels (dB) to 90 dB.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
03 January 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.

Chyni Waran
Chyni Waran
09 October 2023
Mental Health is a Universal Human Right

Every year, 10th October is Mental Health Awareness Day. As a member of the IOA EDI working group, I would like to use this opportunity to highlight the importance of talking about your mental health.

Helen Davies
Helen Davies
23 August 2023
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