Planning

Planning

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
09 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.

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

Angela Lamacraft
Angela Lamacraft
18 September 2023
IOA Carers’ Fund - Acoustics 2023 & future events

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

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

Lisa Lavia
Lisa Lavia
06 July 2023
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.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
26 June 2023
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.

Jo Brown
Jo Brown
20 June 2022
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
Angela Lamacraft
21 June 2021
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.

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
28 April 2021
26th Annual International Noise Awareness Day, April 28, 2021.

Lend your voice to this global initiative dedicated to noise awareness and the urgent need to lower the volume and enhance peace and quiet in the world.

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
01 July 2020
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

Notified Bodies For Noise Emissions In The Environment

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Expert Witness

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM