Institute of Acoustics

The UK's Professional body for those working in Acoustics, Noise, Sound and Vibration.

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Latest News

International Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June 2022

Tue, 21/06/2022 - 11:49

An IEC TC29 standard open for public comment on the BSI website

Mon, 20/06/2022 - 12:03

Join the government’s highest-level advisory body on science and technology

Mon, 13/06/2022 - 14:43

Springpod & the IOA exploring careers, specialisms and opportunities in acoustics

Mon, 06/06/2022 - 12:01

Acoustics Bulletin May-June 2022 issue is available to members

Wed, 11/05/2022 - 14:45

Scottish National Planning Framework 4 – Consultation Response

Tue, 05/04/2022 - 10:22

IOA Comments on Diversity in STEM Inquiry

Wed, 30/03/2022 - 11:16

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Videos

ICUA2022 - International Conference on Underwater Acoustics

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IOA Primary Schools' Competition

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IOA Secondary Schools' Competition 2022

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Acoustics Bulletin 2 video

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Introduction to the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

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IOA Careers Video (2020)

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What is acoustics?

What is acoustics – and why is it a great career?

Acoustics is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of all mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound and infrasound.

Events

York & NE Branch: Soundwalk in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne

IOA STEM - where are we with it?

London: LSBU Student Projects

Southern: IOA Stammering Support Group and ‘Acoustic Characteristics of Stuttered Speech’

NVEG: Low Frequency Attenuation with Natural Ventilation: Noise Control Solutions based on Acoustic Metamaterials

Virtual Acoustic Prototyping

Inter-Noise 2022 in Glasgow 21-24 August

MAG: New Developments in Musical Acoustics

Jobs

Acoustic Vacancies UK wide

MSA Careers & Consulting Ltd

Posted: 30/06/2022

Experienced Acoustic Consultants

Posted: 29/06/2022

Acoustic Consultant / Senior Acoustic Consultant

Posted: 27/06/2022

Senior Acoustic Consultant

Posted: 27/06/2022

Environmental Technician

Anderson Acoustics

Posted: 23/06/2022

Noise & Vibration Research Scientist

Health and Safety Executive

Posted: 22/06/2022

Acoustic Vacancies Nationwide

Penguin Recruitment

Posted: 17/06/2022

Acousticians at Engineer, Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer levels

Posted: 15/06/2022

See all current vacancies

Blog

Inter-noise 2022 Buddy Scheme - get in touch

Tue, 05/07/2022 - 13:28

Inter-Noise Delegate Offers for Glasgow July-December 2022

Tue, 05/07/2022 - 12:42

The Inter-noise 2022 conference social and ceilidh – be sure to attend

Wed, 29/06/2022 - 13:28

Different ways & benefits to attending Inter-Noise 2022, from 21-24 August 2022

Mon, 20/06/2022 - 12:33

Autistic Pride 2022 – June 18th

Thu, 16/06/2022 - 14:13

'Blowers on sewage treatment works' article from May-June 2022 Acoustics Bulletin

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 13:15

Acoustics Bulletin March-April 2022 article: 'Controlling noise from ground source heat pumps'

Tue, 05/04/2022 - 12:08

Publications

A wide range of publications, brochures, consultation documents and conference proceedings are available. We are in the process of making the conference proceedings available for download.