Prof Dance presents a new Low Frequency Absorber

On 14th May 2019 Professor Dance presented research on a new type of low frequency absorber at the Institute of Acoustics annual conference in Milton Keynes. The paper was entitled, "A new kind of low frequency absorber design suitable for use in recital halls". The audience filled the room for the Musical Acoustics session and there was good engagement of the reason the absorber worked!

Institute of Acoustics Annual Conference

The annual Institute of Acoustics conference was held 13-14th May 2019 in Milton Keynes. The event was hosted at the beautiful Hilton Hotel in the MK Dons Stadium. Professor Dance was surrounded by colleagues, students and former students during the meeting and three papers were presented by the Acoustics Group. Steve also Chaired the Musical Acoustics session and attended the steering committee for the UK Acoustics Network. Dr Aygun attended the pre event at the new Headquarters of the Institute. It was a great conference!

Former IOA Diploma students presents a IOA conference

Kim Coleman gave a poster presentation at the IOA conference held at Milton Keynes. Her paper was a summary of her Institute of Acoustics Diploma dissertation and was entitled, "Post occupancy perception of acoustics, ventilation and overhearing within residential dwellings".  This is a hot topic amongst acousticians!

Dr Aygun presents at IOA Annual Conference

On the 13th May 2019 Dr Haydar Aygun was invited to give a presentation at the annual Institute of Acoustics conference hosted by MK Dons in Milton Keynes. Hyadar's paper was entitled, "Determining mechanical parameters of the bone using vibro-acoustic methods" and was given in the Physical Acoustics session. The audience had many questions about how a GP could apply this approach

London Branch Meeting - Now you are talking at LSBU

On Wednesday 15 May 2019 the LSBU  Acoustic group and IOA London Branch will bring Prof Trevor Cox to deliver an highly interesting  talk. The talk is entitled  "Now You're Talking: Human Conversation from the Neanderthals to Artificial Intelligence".  Prof Cox from University of Salford is a well known author and entertaining speaker on science topics related to sound and acoustics.

The talk will take place on 15 May 2019 at LSBU London Road, Castle Lecture Theatre starting at 1800h. The event is proving very popular and places are limited. Make sure you book your place through eventbrite asap to avoid disappointment To book a place follow the this link:

 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/institute-of-acoustics-london-branch-meeting-may-2019-tickets-53817412329

CIBSE&EI Accreditation Visit – LSBU

Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering (CIBSE) & Energy Institute (EI) visited London South Bank University for reaccreditation of the undergraduate and postgraduate Building Services Engineering courses including MSc Environmental and Architectural Acoustic course for the next 5 years. Dr Aygun showed panel members our extensive acoustic facilities including reverberation chamber and anechoic chamber. Our technician, Mr Richard White, gave them a demonstration of reverberation using balloons in both our chambers.

Staying in Quietest Room in The World Until I Went Crazy

Callux visited the Acoustics Group in March 2019 to attempt to break the record for staying in the anechoic chamber at London South Bank University. You can watch how acoustics affects your hearing after about 45 minutes of this video entitled Staying in Quietest Room in The World Until I went Crazy