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Webinar 15/4/26: Acoustical exclusion: The lived experiences of neurodivergent and auraldivergent people in everyday acoustic environments

Speaker: Carmen Rosas-Pérez, Heriot-Watt University Wed 15th April 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract In the work presented in this seminar, neurodiversity, auraldiversity, and diversity in noise sensitivity are considered as factors that can lead to differences in sensory experiences […]

Webinar 22/4/26: Recent Advances in Soundscape Standardization

Speaker: Francesco Aletta, University College London Wed 22nd April 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Recent advances in soundscape standardization show how the field has evolved from broad conceptual definitions to a structured international framework centred on the ISO 12913 […]

Webinar 25/3/26: Developing Methodologies for Collaborative Soundscape Composition

Speaker: Ryan Woods, NOVARS Research Centre at the University of Manchester Wed 25th March 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract This presentation will summarise the philosophy, process and outcomes of my recent practice based PhD in Electroacoustic Composition entitled ‘Collaborative […]

Webinar 11/3/26: Amplitude modulation analysis for wind turbines

Speaker: Robin Woodward, principal consultant with Hayes McKenzie Partnership Ltd. Wed 11th March 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Wind turbine noise has been assessed for many years concentrating on two components contributing to annoyance, the broadband sound pressure level […]

Webinar 4/2/26: Pure tone audiometry – optimising Audiology’s foundational test

Speaker: Dr Siobhán Brennan, Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness Wed 4th February 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Newton 241 and online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Pure Tone Audiometry is one of the cornerstones of audiological practice.  The British Society of Audiology guidance on this technique is […]

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Webinar 24/9/25: Autistic experiences of auditory environments

Speaker: Dr Keren MacLennan, University of Bath Wed 24th September 13:00 – 14:00 UK time. This seminar will be held online-only via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Autistic and other Neurodivergent people commonly experience sensory processing differences. This can bring heightened distress and/or enjoyment in a range of different environments. There are many complexities related to experiences, for […]