Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics
Cirrus Research is proud to be a Key Sponsor of the Institute of Acoustics, the UKs professional body for those working in acoustics, noise and vibration and this week we’re celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Institute at the annual...
Cirrus Research is a Key Sponsor of the Institute of Acoustics
Cirrus Research is proud to be a Key Sponsor of the Institute of Acoustics, the UK’s professional body for those working in acoustics, noise and vibration. The Institute of Acoustics was formed in 1974 from the amalgamation of the Acoustics...
Noise Taking Centre Stage in Politics
As all the political parties try to woo voters in the run up to the next General Election next year, it would seem that Noise Nuisance is turning into an issue that's making some politicians sit up and take notice.
When Does Artistic Licence Become Noise Nuisance?
An unholy row is brewing in the gentile heartland of Bath, which is not exactly known for fermenting anarchy and dissent. Residents and visitors to the historic town have been complaining about the noise nuisance created by street musicians in and...
Noise Nuisance a Form of Torture?
Noise nuisance is back in the headlines this month with a string of high profile court cases where people have been accused of torturing their neighbours with loud or continuous music. Now taste in music is subjective but the pain...
Is The “Beep” Noise Pollution?
It is rare these days that you can be somewhere without noise pollution intruding on some level. Many natural noises may be welcome; a dawn chorus or waves breaking on the beach, but when it comes to man-made decibels it's...
Measuring Occupational Noise Levels at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival
Noise measurement specialist Richard Wilson of the The Event Safety Shop, along with a number of colleagues, measured and monitored occupational noise levels at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival to ensure that the noise exposure of festival staff and concession workers...
Clutching At Straws To Come Up With A Noise Level Solution
The UK is renowned for its rich heritage in hosting outdoor festivals, whether it be music or literary, through to farming, food or catering to even more niche audiences. But every festival is unique and, no matter how large or...
Tennis Fans Are Being Advised To Pack Their Earplugs
Wimbledon fans were being advised to pack their earplugs this week as some of the world's best tennis players with noisy reputations battle it out in SW19.
A Sign of the Times – NHS Staff Urged to Keep Quiet to Help Patients Heal
Nurses unions are urging the NHS to install "Keep Quiet" signs and their members to wear soft soled shoes on hospital wards in a bid to help patients get a good night's sleep. Members of the Royal College of Nursing...
