The Sustainable Sound Futures CDT is set to launch a new podcast series from mid July, bringing listeners closer to the fascinating world of sound and its impact on society, technology and the environment. The Sustainable Sound Futures Podcast Series will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, offering a fresh perspective on […]
Three Sound Futures CDT students have been recognised for their outstanding research communication skills after reaching the finals of this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition at the University of Salford’s SPARC conference. Congratulations to Matt Torjussen, Sarah Armstrong and James Hipperson, who were selected as finalists and showcased their PhD research as part of […]
Researchers, students, and industry leaders gathered at Salford Media City on 11 June for the inaugural CDT Conference Day, a collaborative event dedicated to exploring what a sustainable sound future could look like through innovation, partnership, and forward-thinking discussion. The conference brought together experts from academia and industry alongside emerging researchers to share insights, discuss […]
Students attending the 2026 Summer School recently gained valuable insight into the future of acoustic engineering, combining expert-led talks with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the university’s new state-of-the-art Acoustics Building. The visit formed part of the wider summer school programme designed to connect academic learning with real-world applications. Students attended specialist talks from Sam […]
The Salford Acoustics Research Centre hosted this year’s CDT Summer School 2026, bringing together a new cohort of students for an intensive, hands-on exploration of sound, perception, and experimental science. The programme centred on a timely and increasingly relevant real-world challenge: understanding how the rising presence of delivery drones may affect people through noise. Set […]
The University of Salford is set to welcome students next week (8 – 12 June 2026) for its first-ever CDT Summer School, marking an exciting milestone for the CDT programme and promising a week filled with collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning. With a packed schedule of activities and the support of a wide network of […]
In the Salford Acoustics Research Centre, CDT Sound Futures student Katie Salter has been leading a series of innovative listening experiments designed to understand how people perceive heat pump noise — a topic growing in importance as the UK accelerates its transition to low‑carbon heating. Katie’s work focuses on the psychoacoustic factors that shape how […]
Matt Torjussen, a doctoral researcher with the CDT Sound Futures programme, has been recognised with an Award for Distinguished Services to the Institute of Acoustics (IOA). The accolade highlights his significant contributions to the acoustics community and his ongoing commitment to advancing the field. The award marks an important achievement for Matt and reflects the […]
As part of Noise Action Week (11 – 15 May), CDT Student Rebecca Hutt was interviewed by Jim Nixon (The RHE Global Podcast) to raise awareness of her National Survey on Neighbour Noise. Listen to the podcast:
A national survey exploring the types of neighbour noise experienced in UK homes was launched in May by Rebecca Hutt, CDT student at the University of Salford. The study aims to build a clearer picture of everyday domestic noise and its potential impact on public health. Neighbour noise, often dismissed as a minor irritation, has […]