University of Salford Fellowships
The Acoustics Research Centre is inviting expressions of interest for the 2021 round of MSCA Individual Fellowships with University of Salford as the host organisation. Deadline 1st July 2021.
Trevor Cox
Webinar: Postgraduate Opportunities in Acoustics
Acoustics Research Centre, the University of Salford We are hosting an online event about postgraduate opportunities in the Acoustics Research Centre. We will present on what is post-graduate research, which research paths are available, sources of funding and the application process. After this there will be a discussion panel with current postgraduate students, academic and
Seminar: Using Scale Modelling to Assess the Prehistoric Acoustics of Stonehenge
Trevor Cox, Bruno Fazenda and Susan Greaney (English Heritage) Wed 4th April 13:00 – 14:00 UK. This seminar will be held Teams Click here to join the meeting Abstract With social rituals usually involving sound, an archaeological understanding of a site requires the acoustics to be assessed. This talk details how this can be done
Seminar: The Hearing Body: Sound-driven Body Transformation Experiences and Applications for Emotional and Physical Health
Ana Tajadura-Jiménez1,2 1DEI Interactive Systems Group, Computer Science Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés, Spain 2UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC), University College London, University of London, London, UK Wed 30th March 13:00 – 14:00 UK. This seminar will be held Teams Click here to join the meeting Abstract Body perceptions are important for people’s motor,
Seminar: Biometric control of musical parameters to control stress and improve wellbeing
Wed 2nd Feb 1-2pm Join via Teams Rita Campos, PhD Student, Acoustics Research Centre, Salford The influence of music on wellbeing has been a topic of research for years and its study is still ongoing. The long-term aim of this PhD is to relate changes in acoustic properties with biometric data changes in real-time and
Seminar: Improving the acoustic performance of transparent face masks and shields
A seminar reporting on the acoustics work for the project "Improved face-worn PPE designs for use by the public and professionals to reduce audio-visual communication difficulties."
Seminar: Modelling of Acoustic Surface Treatments
This week on 6th Oct 2021 our lunchtime Acoustics Research Seminars resume and we are happy that two recent MSc Audio Acoustics graduates – Johnny Lee and Kim Steele – will present their project work for us. Abstract for both are below. The seminar will be 12;30 – 13:30 on Teams. Click here to join
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships 2022
The Acoustics Research Centre is inviting expressions of interest for the 2021 round of MSCA Individual Fellowships with University of Salford as the host organisation. Deadline 1st July 2021.
Seminar: Acoustic holograms for biomedical ultrasound applications
by Noé Jiménez This webinar took place 12:30-1:30pm (UK time) on 21st April 2021. It was recorded and you can watch it back at https://youtu.be/EHz5npkQ4Aw. Abstract: Optical holograms can modulate light wavefronts to generate visible images. In the same way, acoustic images can also be synthesized by holograms, shaping the areas where mechanical waves present
Human response to small UAV
Online experiment: call for participants This experiment investigates human response to small UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), or drone noise when introduced into typical urban and rural environments, and participants will be placed into a prize draw where you could win a £50, £15 or £10 Amazon voucher! The first half of the experiment will involve