Audiometric Exit Testing of Royal Academy Students

On the 23-24th May 2019 the Acoustics Group has undertaken the 9th year of audiometry exit testing for the Royal Academy of Music students. So far 250 students have been re-tested, randomly selected from each year's cohort after studying for 4 years.  This year PhD candidate Doug Shearer assisted Professor Stephen Dance with the work just before the students take their final exams!

Abstract submitted to Reproduced Sound 2019

The Institute of Acoustics will host Reproduced Sound 2019 in the Bristol Hotel, Bristol on 19-21 November 2019. PhD candidate Rodrigo Sanchez-Pizani has submitted an abstract to the conference. The paper is entitled, "Subjective evaluation of permanently installed microphones in classrooms". See you in Bristol!

Radio 4 Visits the Lab

BBC Matthew Herbert's World of Sound came to London South Bank University in March 2019 to  record a radio programme in the Acoustics Group's anechoic chamber Matthew is a composer and producer who invited Professor Dance as to difference in the quality of sound. You can hear the programme here. 

IOA Certificate course is delivered again at LSBU

The IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurements (CCENM) May 2019 presentation, has been successfully delivered at LSBU. This is the  the sixth year the course has run since it started at LSBU. Course director Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina bid farewell to relieved candidates who completed an intense last day of assessments and written exams.

Final Day for the Masters students of 2018/19

The Masters students finished their studies in style presenting research on domestic noise control and cheap acoustics project. An panel of experts judge their exciting work before taking the students to the local bar. We hope they enjoyed their time at London South Bank University, learnt something about acoustics, and made some friends. Of course now they must each undertake their projects!

Assured Acoustics presents to Diploma students

Peter Turner, director of Assured Acoustic and reputed expert in sound insulation,  visited today the Acoustic group. He first delivered a highly informative and dynamic guest lecture  to LSBU IOA Diploma students on sound insulation and acoustic design in residential buildings. Students appreciated the valuable advice and insights provided which cannot be found in text books. Then, Peter and his host, Diploma course director Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina, discussed future collaborations and initiatives in education, research  and enterprise over LSBU delicious canteen food.

IOA London Branch meeting held at LSBU

The Acoustic Group has hosted the May 2019 meeting of the IOA London Branch. The meeting featured a talk by Prof Trevor Cox, an LSBU Acoustic research alumnus. Trevor presented his latest research on human voice and speech. The large audience enjoyed the interesting topic and entertaining speaking style. This was  corroborated by the long queue  to buy a signed copy  of Trevor's book on the topic. Conversations and networking continued at the Student Union Bar long into the evening!