New multi channel sound acquisition sysytem

The Acoustics Group are pleased to announce that an updated multi-channel sound acquisition system is now in use. The Digigram VX pocket 4 channel audio card will allow multi channel data acquisition possible when combined with the new (old) Dell E5410, the last PCMCIA laptop manufactured! winMLS, Arta and Room EQ Wizard will drive the system.

Association of Noise Consultants Awards

On the 27th June 2018 the Association of Noise Consultants held their annual award ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham. Dr Stephen Dance was one of a panel of judges with the event hosted by our guest speaker Dr Hugh Hunt of Trinity College, Cambridge. A wonderful evening was held made better by the excellent work presented by the acoustic industry!

New External Examiner for the Acoustics Courses

Dr Shahram Taherzadeh from the Open University will become the external examiner for the acoustics course at London South Bank University in 2018/19. He will review our Masters courses and our upcoming HNC in Acoustics!

1st Committee Meeting of the Biomedical Acoustics Group

On the 6th June 2018 the EPSRC funded UK Acoustics Network Specialist Interest Group for Biomedical Acoustics meets it's 1st meeting. The meeting was hosted by London South Bank University with Prof. Anna Barney leading the group. A total of 7 academics from across the world - thanks to Skype, convened to discuss future plans to grow the group!

1st Workshop on Sound Exposure of Musicians

On the 5th June the UKAN Network for Communications and Room Acoustics held it's first workshop. The workshop was held at London South Bank University and focused on Sound Exposure of Musicians. Nineteen delegates attended the event from academic, industry and leading orchestras, venues and broadcasters.  We hope this will be the first of a series of six workshops, so watch this space!

MSc student Carl Ruegger wins Newman Medal

Carl Ruegger a student on the London South Bank University Masters in Architectural and Environmental Acoustics course was awarded the prestigious Acoustical Society of America Newman Award. Carl's MSc thesis was entitled, "The production of transparent absorbers using the principle of  micro-perforation".  Well done Carl!

MSc student Jamie Spary wins ASA Newman Medal

On the 1st June 2018 Masters student Jamie Spary was awarded the Acoustical Society of America Newman Medal for Architectural Acoustics. Jamie's thesis was entitled, "Acoustic absorption at discrete angles using a PU Sensor". Well done Jamie!