The Sound, Noise and Health Group is a relatively new group, launched in 2022. It comprises members of the Institute of Acoustics with a particular special interest in understanding and assessing the effects of sound, noise, and vibration exposure on human physical and mental health and wellbeing. Its remit includes sound in external and internal environments, and the influence of non-acoustic factors. The main aim of the group is to provide a forum for members to exchange information and discuss developments within this rapidly developing area of acoustics.

The SN&HG has a controlled committee of at least five, and no more than nine full members, which include voting rights for terms of 2 years. Up to 3 co-opted members can be added for the terms of one year (see TOR’s for more detail). The aim is for the committee to maintain a broad spectrum of representatives from central and local government, agencies, academia, third sector and liaison with other professional bodies, ensuring a good oversight of this broad topic area. It may be necessary to invite special advisors to the committee where input is needed in overlapping specialist areas. The committee will organise events of interest to the membership, represent members’ interests within the IOA and on relevant external bodies, and feed-in to the Parliamentary Liaison Group and its activities. It will also brief Council on related consultation documents, and draft suggested responses.