Speaker: Sarah Armstrong Wednesday 14th October 12-1pm UK time in Newton 241 or on Teams via this link. Abstract Noise is a pervasive pollutant with well-documented impacts on wildlife, both individuals and populations. Despite this, UK noise and environmental policy rely on anthropocentric metrics and thresholds that do not consider non-human differences in hearing sensitivities, […]
This pair of presentations can now be watched back at https://youtu.be/p5qbOSQuor8. We had a strong representation at Forum Acusticum in Graz this year, with 14 papers and posters lead-authored by Salford researchers. This week our lunchtime seminar gives you the chance to hear about some of the new research that was disseminated there. It will […]
We had a strong representation at ISMA 2026 in Leuven this year, with six papers lead-authored by Salford researchers. This week our lunchtime seminar gives you the chance to hear about all the exciting vibroacoustics-related research that has been going on and was disseminated there. It will take place in Newton 241 12-1pm, but will […]
Speaker: Nick Zang, Queen Mary University of London Wed 13th May 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Hybrid and fully-electric propulsion system driven by propellers is a promising candidate for powering the next-generation passengers aircrafts, advanced air mobility vehicles as well as service drones. Unlike their […]
Speaker: Nicolas Madinier, INRIA research centre, Rennes, France Took place Wed 29th April 2026 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This presentation can now be watched back at https://youtu.be/OETboxt4fnU Abstract: The Virtual Fields Method (VFM) and the Force Analysis Technique (FAT) are two vibratory inverse methods. These methods are used to identify the complex bending stiffness […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wed 4th March 2026 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. On campus in Newton 241 & streamed online only via Microsoft Teams. Dr Jonathan Hargreaves will present a slightly extended version of the talk he gave at the IOA Reproduced Sound conference in November of 2025. Abstract: In recent years, measurement methods have emerged that can […]