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Perception

Webinar 13/5/26: Turbulence ingestion noise of a forward flight propeller

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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Webinar 26/2/25: The Role of Sound Localisation in Demonstrative Reference

Speaker: Jack Wilson, University of Salford Wed 26th February 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Gilbert 1 and you can join us online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Demonstratives are words like ‘this’ and ‘that’ in English. In the world’s languages, demonstratives tend to come in (at least) pairs, […]

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Webinar 22/1/25: Multispecies Soundscapes: A More-Than-Human Approach.

Speaker: Dr Usue Ruiz Arana Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture Thinking Eye editor at JoLA Wed 22nd January 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held in person in Gilbert 1 and you can join us online via Microsoft Teams. Abstract Sound and listening are integral to how communities engage with environments.  Accordingly, […]