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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.
New research is being conducted as part of the Cadenza Project, which seeks to develop measures of audio quality for music for people with hearing loss.
Two short courses and the IOA Diploma are open for new registrations starting from September 2020. If you know anyone who might be interested in these courses, please share this information
Last week the A&E Audio Project launched on BBC Taster – short for Accessible and Enhanced Audio. The project is a collaboration between University of Salford, BBC R&D and Casualty, led by PhD student
Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment
Next start date: 26 September 2025
IOA Council met up recently on 7th December for its quarterly review and to plan ahead for 2023. This Christmas we decided to support a good cause aligned to the work of the IOA
Artificial noise or acoustic alerts have been discussed as an important potential safety measure, for e-scooters, if their use in public places is to be made legal.
This years’ International Stammering Awareness Day (ISAD) is being used by STAMMA to launch their latest campaign "Don’t Jump In"
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.
A little about me – I am Acoustic Consultant of over 10 years experience. I serve on the IOA Southern Branch Committee and I am also active on ANC committees.
Auditorium Acoustics 2025
08 September 2025, 09:00 AM
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.
A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards
Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research
A report published last week by the European Environment Agency finds that long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to a wide range of negative impacts on our health
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).
Forthcoming IOA Certificate Courses in 2025. Spring courses are filling up quickly.
It is well accepted and understood that acoustics is the physical underlying phenomenon and vehicle of music production, performance and composition.
We live in a technological world. Everywhere we go we can summon the power of technology to help, inform or entertain us.
The IOA’s A B Wood Medal and attendant prize is awarded in alternate years to acousticians based in the UK/Europe (even years) and in the USA/Canada (odd years).