A new PhD student joins LSBU Acoustic Group

Suzana Zekic has recently enrolled LSBU as a new part time PhD student in Acoustics.  Suzana is  a CEng Building services engineer and acoustician who took the IOA Diploma at LSBU few years ago. Suzana and PhD director of studies Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina have formed the collaborative research project which involves her company Imtech as sponsor and other two support partners. The research project will investigate the acoustic characteristics  of ventilation plastic ducts.   Good to have you back Suzana !  

Abstract accepted for the Musical Acoustics Group meeting

On the 9th October 2019 the Institute of Acoustics supported by the UK Acoustics Network have organised a Musical Acoustics meeting to be hosted by Henry Wood Hall. At this meeting Professor Stephen Dance will be presenting his work with St Paul's Cathedral on sound exposure. Hope to see you in this most beautiful hall.

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!

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