Join us for three short presentations and an opportunity to network with fellow IOA members and future acousticians. All ages and experiences are welcome!
To book your place and post event social (drinks and/or dinner TBC) Please contact Emily Tilbury or Anna Woods: emilyt@metricaconsulting.co.uk; anna.woods@sandybrown.com
Presenters:
Kira Marshall
Senior Acoustic Consultant, Green Cat Renewables
Kira has been working in the acoustics field for over 4 years with a focus on environmental acoustics and specialising in wind turbine noise. Having a degree in Audio Production, which then led onto acoustics, music and recording remain a key interest outside of work. Kira will be presenting her research into two turbine mitigation methods, discussing the benefits of each and how this may impact future wind projects.
Amber Binney
Graduate Acoustic Consultant, New Acoustics
Amber currently works as an acoustic consultant specialising in environmental and architectural acoustics, with previous experience as an acoustician in the renewables industry. Having recently finished her studies, she will be presenting her eco-acoustics dissertation which examines the reliability of emerging acoustic methodologies used to measure the biodiversity of habitats.
James White
Engineer, Sandy Brown
James has recently joined Sandy Brown full-time as an engineer after completing his studies. He will be presenting his dissertation on the use of time domain substructuring to predict impact noise, recently seen at Acoustics 2025.
Full paper is here: https://www.ioa.org.uk/catalogue/paper/use-time-domain-substructuring-impact-noise-reduction
Event details:
Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Venue:
Wizu Workspace
2 West Regent St
Glasgow
G2 1RW
Come to reception on 1st floor.
Nearest transport:
Underground – Buchanan St Subway Station
Train – Glasgow Central or Queen St
Bus: Numbers 10 and 41 stop outside the building