Inter-Noise 2014 - Room Acoustics

On the 9th April 2013, Dr Dance was invited to organise and chair a session on room acoustics for Inter-Noise 2014. The conference will be hosted by Melbourne in the Spring of 2014, November 2014. The session will specialise in the acoustics of schools, so all those interested in going to Australia and presenting please contact dances@lsbu.ac.uk.

Sinai School Measurements

On the 5th April 2013, the Acoustics Group were invited by the Sinai School to assess the condition of their sports hall. Daniela, Elena and Gizem undertook ISO 3382-1 measurements to understand how to improve the acoustics of the hall. Computer modelling will be used to predict the effect of potential solutions.

Examining Charlie Mydlarz Thesis

On the 26th March 2013 Dr Dance was asked to examine Charlie Mydlarz doctoral thesis for Salford University. Should be an interesting read.

Politecnico di Torino Architectural School to Visit

We have arranged, through the Erasmus staff mobility scheme, for  Prof Astolfi and Prof Carullo from Politecnico di Torino to visit the Acoustics Group. The visiting academics are from the School of Architecture and will be demonstrating their Voice-Care system developed  by the School of Electronic Engineering. The two day visit will be on 29-30th April. It will also allow Prof Astolfi to check up on her students!

ISVR at 50!

 

On the 11/12th July the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research will turn fifty. A symposium has been organised to celebrate the occasion. The Acoustics Group has a long standing relationship with Southampton University and so has organised an away day to celebrate the home of acoustics. So a dozen students, researchers and staff will be supporting this fantastic milestone!

New Earthworks Microphone

Due to the extended use of computer measurement systems another Earthworks M30BX omni-directional measurement microphone has been purchased. The microphone is self powered and of a very high quality. It works well with both winMLS and ARTA through the Digigram VX pocket. will certainly help Lorenzo with his research!

London South Bank University Reaccreditated

After a 17 year break, on the 26th March 2013 London South Bank University was reaccreditated by the Institute of Acoustics. In addition, the Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement will run from early October. The  Diploma will commence in September 2013 with a highly experienced teaching team. For more information contact Luis Gomez gomezagl@lsbu.ac.uk