The IOA Early Careers Group has joined up with UKAN+ EC SIG to create a special two-day conference; if you register to attend the Art of Being a Consultant you can attend FREE the Art of Being an Acoustician on Friday 28 March by ticking the box on the registration form.
The Art of being a Consultant is aimed at future acousticians looking to join ,or who have recently joined the acoustic consultancy world. The day will explore what being an acoustic consultant is, how to do the job and the rules around consultancy.
The Art of being an Acoustician is aimed at acousticians remaining in acoustics academic, research and policy making.
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Itinerary |
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09:30 |
Registration and refreshments |
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09:50 |
Welcome & introduction –Zachary Simcox, Meeting Chair, Early Careers Group Chair |
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10:00 |
The Institute of Acoustics – David Waddington, professor, University of Salford, president of the IoA |
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Session 1 |
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10:10 |
What is acoustics consultancy? – David Boaden, Managing Consultant, AIRO |
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10:35 |
Negotiating Contracts - Mark Murphy, Director, DFC |
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11:00 |
Refreshments |
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Session 2 |
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11:30 |
Doing the Job - Russell Richardson, Director, RBA Acoustics |
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11:55 |
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Consultancy- Angela Lamacraft, Senior Consultant, Sustainable Acoustics |
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12:20 |
Working with Teams – Mike Hewitt, Managing Director, Acoustical Control Engineers & Consultants |
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12:45 |
Lunch |
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Session 3 |
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13:45 |
Writing the Report - Chris Turner, Director, Arthian |
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14:10 |
Quality issues - Ed Clarke, Director, Clarke Saunders Associates |
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14:35 |
Refreshments |
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Session 4 |
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15:00 |
Gaining Professional Recognition, CPD – Why it matters - Paul Shields, Senior Lecturer, Deby University |
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15:25 |
Speaker to be confirmed |
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15:50 |
Discussion Session |
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16:30 |
End and an informal social in the Northern Quarter |
Registration for the event is opening in January 2025
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are payable in full. In most cases it will be possible to transfer your registration to another person. If you book to attend in person and switch to online you will not be eligible for a refund.
IOA EARLY CAREER GROUP
This rate applies to any member who is 35 or under, or in the first 5 years of their careers.
CATERING – DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
The registration form allows you to choose Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free diets, if you have any other requirements please email sheema.ali@ioa.org.uk
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