Research studies

Research studies

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
04 July 2025
Scottish Government report potential impact of noise on whale stranding

Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research

Noise Network Plus: A New Interdisciplinary Network to Address Noise Pollution

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 June 2025
European Noise and Health report launch in Brussels

More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 June 2025
MP supports Agent of Change to protect music venues

The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
11 June 2025
Consultation Ireland: Marine Planning Policy

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).

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.

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

Driven - A career in motorsport noise so far

12th February 2025: London Branch hybrid evening meeting Driven - A career in motorsport noise so far

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

50 Years of research policy and guidance shaped by the health effects of sound

Webinar organised by the IOA SN&HG 11 July 2024

From Rust to Smartphones – 50 years of Measurement in Acoustics

Looking back over 50 years of professional work in Environmental Sound - how it was, how it has changed and where it will go in the next 50 years

ESG 50th Anniversary Webinar Looking back over 50 years of professional work in Environmental Sound - how it was, how it has changed and where it will go in the next 50 years by Rupert Thornely-Taylor