Masters students present to institute of Acoustics London Branch

 

On the evening of the 12th November 2025 at London South Bank University three Masters students from the MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics programme presented their dissertation research projects. This annual event organised by the Institute of Acoustics allowed Antonella Bevilacqua to present her work on options to improve the acoustics of the Royal Festival Hall. She was followed by Rozhin Naeemaee on the sound from clappers as an alternative source for room acoustic measurements. Finally, Alexandra Timageni gave a talk on her thesis on how to improve a listed heritage event space at the National Technical University of Athens through complex computer simulations. The event was hosted by Course Leader Dr Haydar Agyun and as ever ended up in the pub!

Noise Network+ Pilot Launch

On the 5th November 2025 the Welcome Trust hosted the launch of the Noise Network+ pilot projects. Ideas were shared as to how Tomorrow's Engineering Challenges can be tackled through expert multi-disciplinary teams. Prof Stephen Dance feedback on ideas around Built Environment and Buildings. The call for pilot research is out with a deadline 12 December 2025.

 

Celebration for the Graduates Class of 2025

 

On the 3rd November 2025 at the Royal Festival Hall London South Bank University graduands turned out for graduations. The Environment and Architectural Masters students were a small but important part of the 650 graduates. They celebrated with their parents and siblings with the academic staff who taught them. It was a pleasure and stay in touch! 

Welcome to the club... Dr Rodrigo

 

On the 27th October 2025 PhD candidate Rodrigo Sanchez-Pizani successfully defended his thesis. Many thanks go to the examiners: Dr Gordon Hunter and Dr Haydar Aygun for assessing, "Deep Neural Networks for Audio Quality and Intelligibility in Educational Spaces". The supervisory team of Professor Stephen Dance and Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina were delighted to see Rodrigo submit such a high quality piece of work. The research should highly beneficial to blended learning environments.  

Institute of Acousticd 51st Conference

 

The Institute of Acoustics held their 51st Annual Conference at Milton Keynes Wimbledon FC Football Stadium on 20/21st October 2025. Dr Haydar Aygun was the chair for Physical Acoustic session where he also gave a paper entitled, "Experimental and computational investigation of the acoustical properties of concrete".  

Noise Abatement Society 2025

 

On the 22nd October 2025 the Noise Abatement Society held their annual awards ceremony at the Palace of Westminster. Lord Balfe was once again the gracious host for the evening. Emeritus Professor Bridget Shield was one of the judges for the 18 awards. Professor Stephen Dance was Lord Balfe assistant for the event. Once again thanks go to Gloria Elliot and Dr Lisa Lavia for organising such a beautiful event and congratulations go to Poppy for getting Quiet Mark into the European and American markets.

The new intake of Diploma Students

 

On the 9th October 2025 the Acoustics Team welcomed the new Institute of Acoustics Diploma students. We also welcomed the Masters students back. The Course Lead, Dr Haydar Aygun wished the students well as they start their new adventure!