Meet Jon Burton, our featured staff member this week, bringing a wealth of experience as arguably one of the top live sound engineers in the world. Jon’s expertise spans audio engineering, acoustics, event management, and more, enriching programs like BSc Sound Light and Live Event Engineering, BA Event Management, and MSc Audio Engineering. His current […]
Meet Aaron Marcus, a 2021 graduate from our BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering and Live Event Technology programme, currently working as a Vision Guarantee at Cloudbass. Aaron chose Derby for its industry-standard equipment, experienced lecturers, and networking opportunities. Initially aspiring to be a remote camera systems operator, Aaron’s focus shifted during the course to vision engineering […]
Lewis Chalmers, who graduated from our BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering programme in 2019, initially aimed for a career in lighting design. However, his university journey led him to discover a passion for sound engineering. Since then, as a freelance audio engineer, he has toured internationally and recently secured a role with […]
Electro-Acoustics Research Lab (EARLab) co-leads, Adam Hill and Bruce Wiggins, were invited to give a talk at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, on 8 February. Adam Hill presenting his research on safe listening at live music events Adam started the talk with an update on his work surrounding safe listening […]
In our latest Graduate Spotlight, we introduce Brittany Melly, a 2011 graduate from the University of Derby’s BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology program. Hailing from Dunstable, Brittany’s journey led her to Derby, where she embarked on her studies with a love for live music events. However, her path evolved as she discovered […]
In our latest Graduate Spotlight feature, we introduce Rebbecca Cadd, a 2013 graduate from the BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology programme at the University of Derby. Transitioning from a stint at the NHS to exploring the interplay of sound and lighting at Derby, Rebbecca’s studies were marked by an evolving passion for […]
In this week’s entry to our Graduate Spotlight Series, we have Phil Hainsworth. From a freelance sound engineer to a Principal Consultant at Atkins, specializing in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration, Phil’s academic journey at Derby was marked by a transition to acoustic consultancy, enriched by links to the Institute of Acoustics. His story showcases the […]
In the latest entry of our graduate spotlight series, we feature Dan Turner, who transitioned from a music production background to a technical audio realm through Derby’s MSc Audio Engineering programme. His journey saw a sharpened focus on spatial audio, eventually propelling him into a PhD at the University of York where he researched AI […]
Last week, members of the University of Derby Electro-Acoustics Research Lab (EARLab) traveled to Bristol for the 39th annual Institute of Acoustics Reproduced Sound conference. The conference represents the cutting edge of modern audio and acoustics and allows consultants, manufacturers, contractors, end users, academics, and students to mingle and share insights and information. There were […]
From a budding interest in lighting to diving into audio, video, and electronics, Alex Rainy Brown‘s academic voyage at the University of Derby broadened his technical spectrum. Initially drawn to Derby’s Sound, Light and Live Event Technology course for its technical depth, Alex found his calling diversifying over time. Now a Solutions Architect at Holovis, […]