Policy & health

SOUND, NOISE, AND THEIR IMPACT ON HEALTH, REGULATION, AND SOCIETY

Policy & health

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Quantum Acoustics

Want to join us?

Salary: Undisclosed

Refresher 7: Human Response to Noise - Health Surveillance and Hearing Protection

Refresher 7: Human Response to Noise - The ear and the hearing mechanism

Workplace, occupational noise and vibration

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE - TRAINING FOR SAFE AND COMPLIANT NOISE MANAGEMENT

Next start date: 02 March 2026

Selecting A Noise Consultant - Evidence-Based Practice or Chance

18 September 2025: Eastern Region hybrid event Noise at Work: Selecting a noise consultant – evidence-based practice or chance? presented by Jacqueline Patel, Health & Safety (HSE)

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Acoustics Lead

The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead

Level: Senior Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Hearing Protection

Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE - TRAINING FOR SAFE AND COMPLIANT NOISE MANAGEMENT

Next start date: 02 March 2026

Selecting A Noise Consultant - Evidence-Based Practice or Chance

18 September 2025: Eastern Region hybrid event Noise at Work: Selecting a noise consultant – evidence-based practice or chance? presented by Jacqueline Patel, Health & Safety (HSE)

Dr. Luis Gomez-Agustina
Dr. Luis Gomez-Agustina
10 June 2025
Popping Balloons: A Hidden Risk to Hearing

Air-filled latex balloons are commonly used as impulse sound sources in room acoustics testing due to their simplicity, portability, and cost-effectiveness.

March/April 2025

The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.

01 March 2025

Noise Policy

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
23 March 2026
Proposal to allow 30 metre wind turbines

Government are consulting on permitted development for single wind turbines up to 30m high for business and public sector

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 March 2026
Placemaking needs Good Acoustic Design

Inclusion of Good Acoustic Design in revised Design and Placemaking PPG would support effective noise management.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
17 December 2025
England: Noise mitigation omitted in national planning policy consultation

Consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 December 2025
Fireworks Noise Bill introduced

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.

Noise and health statistics

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE - TRAINING FOR SAFE AND COMPLIANT NOISE MANAGEMENT

Next start date: 02 March 2026

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Acoustics Lead

The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead

Level: Senior Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Environmental Health Officer/Senior EHO or Environmental Health Regulatory Officer/Senior EHRO

We are looking for an experienced officer to join our busy but friendly and supportive environmental Health team.

Level: Mid Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: 52595

Health Effects

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 March 2026
Transportation noise, health and vulnerable groups

A Europe wide review finds no one is risk-free and transportation noise affects everyone, including those who are otherwise healthy

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 March 2026
Environmental noise can impact mental health

New report: Exposure to environmental noise associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions

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Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

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Acoustics Lead

The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead

Level: Senior Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Vulnerable Groups

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 March 2026
Transportation noise, health and vulnerable groups

A Europe wide review finds no one is risk-free and transportation noise affects everyone, including those who are otherwise healthy

Certificate of Proficiency in Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 - Noise Measurements

Certificate of Proficiency in Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 - Noise Measurements

Next start date: 01 July 2025

Certificate Course in Soundscape Assessment

LEARN TO ASSESS, ANALYSE, AND DESIGN SOUNDSCAPES TO ENHANCE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING USING ISO-COMPLIANT METHODS AND SOUNDSCAPE PRINCIPLES

Next start date: 11 May 2026

Transforming Residents Lives in Care Homes

11th February 2025: Central Branch 'Ally Cares and the Evolution of Acoustic Monitoring'

Research studies

Peter Lord Award - UKAN

A B Wood Metal - Shima Abadi

R W B Stephens Award - Simon Chandler-Wilde

Award for Distinguished Services to the Institute - Mike Breslin, David Trew, Tim Ward