Soundscapes and Public Health: Research Insights and Policy Perspectives
📅 Date: March 14, 2025
🕐 Time: 13:00 – 14:30 GMT (London Time)
📍 Location: Hybrid (In-person at UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering in London + MS Teams online)
13:00 – 13:05 | Welcome and introduction
Chair: Jian Kang, UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Opening remarks and objectives of the seminar
13:05 – 13:25 | Exploring the relationships between soundscape quality and public health
Speakers: Francesco Aletta and Ke (Koko) Z., UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Presentation of recent research examining the connections between soundscape quality and public health using a systems thinking approach. This coincides with the announcement of the upcoming Acoustics & Soundscape Theme Chapter for the UCL IEDE 60th Anniversary Book.
13:25 – 13:45 | Perspectives from the UK Health Security Agency noise and public health team
Speakers: Benjamin F. and Lisa Woodland, UK Health Security Agency
Discussion on the role of noise in public health, ongoing research, and policy implications
13:45 – 14:25 | Panel discussion and Q&A
Moderated discussion with speakers and audience questions
14:25 – 14:30 | Closing remarks
Summary of key insights and next steps
Registration and Travel Support
The UK Acoustics Network Plus (UKAN+) Early Career Special Interest Group is offering travel support for in-person attendees. Those interested in claiming expenses can contact EC SIG Lead Simone Graetzer at earlycareersgroup@acoustics.ac.uk for details on the reimbursement process.
Pre-registration is required as onsite capacity is limited. Please fill in the registration form, including your email address, and confirm whether you will attend online or in person: https://lnkd.in/dXgPf5Xr
Posted on 14th February 2025 in Events
