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Members now have access to a series of short online refreshers based on extracts from videos created for the IOA Dipoma in Acoustics and Noise Control. ...
Members now have access to a series of short online refreshers based on extracts from videos created for the IOA Dipoma in Acoustics and Noise Control. These are available now in the videos section of the IOA website (member access is required). The Refreshers were developed by Professor Keith Attehborough, the IOA's Education Manager.
Below is a list of the eight Refresher sections available, and attached is an IOA article published in the Nov-Dec 2023 Bulletin that tells you more:
Refresher 1: Outdoor Sound Propagation
Refresher 2: Transport Noise
Refresher 3: Room Acoustics
Refresher 4: Sound Transmission
Refresher 5: Vibration Fundamentals
Refresher 6: Building VIbrations
Refresher 7: Human Response to Noise
Refresher 8: Human Response to Vibration
For further information, please contact education@ioa.org.uk
Members can click here to access the Refresher links.
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A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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