We have mostly all heard that birdsong is theraputic and relaxing. However do we realise that as humans, we are sometimes influencing birdsong in unexpected ways. A blackbird in London has recently been recorded making siren sounds and a parrot has added the most popular YouTube soundtrack to it’s routine! Click here to watch the […]
Groundbreaking series of four Sound Education international seminars now completed in 2012
The Sound Education*(1) seminars have created a legacy of online resources including filmed presentations on four YouTube playlists per event in local languages, research, study downloads and an App*(5) launched for the events. Moreover, the latest TED talk* by*(4) Julian Treasure has taken the acoustic message to a higher level and highlighted the importance of […]
Coping strategies when living with tinnitus
(Photo – Shutterstock) Having tinnitus can make life hard. Here is some simple advice helping you cope with the constant noise of tinnitus: http://www.hear-it.org/How-to-live-with-tinnitus 9 out of 10 Belgian students experience tinnitus! http://www.hear-it.org/Nine-out-of-ten-Belgian-students-experience-tinnitus
Why listening is so much more than hearing…..
A thought provoking article was written recently in the New York Times which challenges us to really think and explore what we hear – right now! Please read it and share the message to help everyone take control of their sensory experience and change minds when it comes to our sound. It is a simple […]
New approach to Annual UK Acoustic conference
Andrew Parkin – Vice President ANC and Partner at CUNDALL Acoustics gives info regarding latest updates. A recent joint IOA and ANC Annual Conference in Birmingham, UK. Took place on 5-7th November, where the Institute of Acoustics and the Association of Noise Consultants participants joined up bringing together acousticians from a wide range of academic […]
Now over 1000 members of Acoustic Bulletin Group on LinkedIn
During November the Acoustic Bulletin group surpassed 1000 members. Following on from our article in march this year our group continues to grow with diverse input and discussions. We encourage you to participate and interact with the other room acoustic enthusiasts in the group. Click here to join.
“Sound Education” events creating debate and awareness
Image: SoundEduTalks YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxlL6pEttMs Mairi Johnson, (above) Deputy Director with the Education Funding Agency in the UK, giving her presentation which was filmed at the first “Sound Education” event in London – brought to you by Ecophon. Mairi reinforces the importance of acoustic standards in the Priority School Building Programme, and outlines government plans for […]
World’s first Acoustic lesson to be streamed live to classrooms
Source: TES TES – the largest network of teachers in the world is partnering with The Royal Albert Hall in London to stream the first live acoustics lesson to classrooms around the world on Thursday October 11th. According to the The Royal Albert Hall website, they are inviting Science Departments from schools around the world […]
The mystery of the “cocktail party” effect solved!
Photo: Hear-it.org Scientists from the University of California have found out how “the cocktail party effect” works. The cocktail party effect is the well-known human ability to focus on and pick out the speech of one person in a large crowd where there is a lot of background noise. The cocktail party effect has both […]
The sound of silence and its value and benefits in the classroom
Photo: Silence in Schools.org A new book “Silence in Schools” written by Dr. Helen E. Lees is not focusing on the absence of noise (negative silence) but experiencing positive silence where seeking and choosing silence can bring peace, joy and satisfaction. It is also reported to increase the levels of energy once a return to […]
