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THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP
Duration: 12 months Next start date: 01 October 2026
by Calum Maclean
by Josh Rodell
A consultation is underway by the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) on ecodesign standards for tumble dryers which includes noise ratings.
Air-filled latex balloons are commonly used as impulse sound sources in room acoustics testing due to their simplicity, portability, and cost-effectiveness.
The dramatic cover for the May/June 2025 issue of Acoustics Bulletin signifies a major IOA milestone as it displays the armorial bearings recently granted to the Institute by the College of Arms
14 April 2025: IOA ECG Webinar: 'Auditorium Acoustics – A brief introduction' 12:00-13:00 on Zoom Speaker: Chris Hunt
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
In responding to a consultation on revised guidance for assessing environmental noise - the IOA Ireland branch commend the EPA for providing a comprehensive Draft NG-4 guidance document.
A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.
The Government have announced that plans to accelerate the development of offshore wind power will be accompanied by measures to reduce harmful underwater noise.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.
26 January 2023 - Central Branch (hybrid meeting) by Adam Fox, Mason UK,