ABO award for the Royal Academy of Music

On 27th November the Royal Academy of Music were presented with the Healthy Orchestra Bronze Award from the Association of British Orchestras. Timothy Jones Deputy Principal (Programmes and Research) was present, as were the Noise team, which London South Bank University lead. Nicola Mutton gave the acceptance speech. Well done to the entire team, particularly Hannah Melville-Smith.

Royal Academy Test New Screens

On Friday 27th November, the Royal Academy of Music received the first prototype portable orchestra pit screen. The screen has a zero footprint and is designed to be suitable for use in the small theatre pit.

New KTP Associate with Capita Symonds

Anne Unwin has joined the Acoustics Group, she'll start as a KTP Associate on 1st December 2009, working on rooftop wind turbines with Capita Symonds. Welcome Anne!

Dr Dance interviewed on the Ecophon stand

Ecophon's Acoustic Bulletin article on the Sound absorbing mirror is now available. Dr Stephen Dance explains the idea behind the mirror and where it can be applied. The interview was recorded at Euronoise 2009 conference.

The Acoustics Group at Euronoise 2009

The Acoustics Group had a significant presence at Euronoise 2009 in Edinburgh: 8 papers were presented and 17 representatives with links with London South Bank University were present; 4 sessions were chaired by Prof Shield and Dr Dance; and GMTV asked for an interview on teenagers and MP3 players. The 11 students had a good time!

MSc student Bob Lorenzetto presents at Euronoise

On Tuesday 27th October 2009 Bob Lorenzetto presented his Masters dissertation on the sound absorbing mirror at Euronoise 2009. The paper was entitled, "A new type of absrober for use by classical musicians in rehearsal rooms." Once again the mirror got lots of finger prints!

Dr Christos Nestoras presents at Euronoise

On Tuesday 27th October 2009 Dr Christos Nestoras presented a summary of his room acoustics Phd thesis at Euronoise 2009. The paper was entitled, "Computer model validation and the application to threshold efficient S/N room acoustic measurements." That's the only time you'll be introduced as a doctor!