Welcome to Entertainment Engineering at the University of Derby!

Housed within the School of Engineering in the College of Science and Engineering, our subject area boasts an array of cutting-edge facilities such as 3D multichannel sound rooms, a hemi-anechoic chamber, a virtual reality cave, live event spaces, and advanced electronics labs.

Since its inception in 1999, our undergraduate course, BSc (Hons) Sound, Light, and Live Event Engineering, has enabled hundreds of students to excel as live event professionals worldwide.

In the postgraduate realm, our MSc Audio Engineering course, introduced in 2015, is enriched by the research capacities of the Electro-Acoustics Research Lab (EARLab). Additionally, our collaboration with the Institute of Acoustics has led to the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and the MSc Applied Acoustics, which have been guiding students and professionals in acoustics since the mid-1990s.

We maintain active educational partnerships and collaborations with industry stalwarts such as Meyer Sound, L-Acoustics, Solotech, Anna Valley, and Cloudbass. Furthermore, our dedicated faculty is engaged with well-known institutions including the Audio Engineering Society (AES), the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

On this website you can learn more about our academic programs, research initiatives, and the achievements of our staff, students and alumni. You’ll also find pertinent links that lead you to in-depth information on our courses and current research pursuits at the University of Derby.

For any questions or discussions related to our programs, research, or industry partnerships, please feel free to reach out through our contact form.

 

Recent blog posts (click here for the full blog):

 
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Graduate Spotlight – Aaron Marcus

This week, we highlight Aaron Marcus, a graduate of our BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering and Live Event Technology programme. Now a Vision Guarantee engineer at Cloudbass, Aaron’s expertise spans across outside broadcast, including major events like Glastonbury, the Queen’s funeral, and the King’s coronation. His journey showcases how Derby’s practical, hands-on approach prepared him for...
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Graduate Spotlight – Ian Brown

This week, we’re spotlighting Ian Brown, a 2009 graduate of our BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology programme. Now the Head of Technical at IPS (Impact Production Services), Ian’s career has evolved from hands-on technical roles into project management. His diverse experiences, from film premieres to super yacht parties, have given him a...
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HELA Announces Training & Certification Now Available – ProSoundWeb

If you haven’t already heard, the Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance (HELA) Certification has launched, hosted by the Electro-Acoustic Research Lab (EARLab) at the University of Derby. Check out the press release below for more information! Source: HELA Announces Training & Certification Now Available – ProSoundWeb...
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