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A deflectometry measurement set-up. Left: schematic. Right: photograph. Insets: plot of plate properties (rectangle) and Nicolas Madinier (round).

Webinar 29/4/26: Experimental identification of dynamic forces and bending stiffness using inverse methods based on optical deflectometry measurements

Speaker: Nicolas Madinier, INRIA research centre, Rennes, France Wed 29th April 2026 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. Online only via Microsoft Teams. 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 of a thin plate over a […]

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 […]

Seminar 29/10/25: Perception of New Sources of Sound

Hybrid: Newton 241 or Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 317 714 654 648 2 Passcode: 23iw7yK6 Michael Lotinga will be discussing his recent conference and journal publications Verified implementations of the Sottek psychoacoustic Hearing Model standardised sound quality metrics (ECMA-418-2 loudness, tonality and roughness) Michael J B Lotinga, Matt Torjussen & Gil Felix Greco […]