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This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the history and impact of the Acoustics Research Unit.

February 5, 2026

History of the Acoustics Research Unit at the University of Liverpool

CHCarl D. HopkinsUniversity of Liverpool PLPyoung Jik Lee BGBarry Gibbs

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This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the history and impact of the Acoustics Research Unit.
Reviewed the establishment and evolution of acoustics research since the mid-20th century
Analyzed the transition of the research group across different departments
Documented contributions to airborne and structure-borne sound research
Outlined significant milestones in the development of the Acoustics Research Unit
Highlighted the influence of the research group on the fields of building engineering and architecture
Emphasized the ongoing relevance of acoustics research over the past 70 years

Abstract

Acoustics research was established at the University of Liverpool in the middle of the 20th century in the department of physics which led to the formation of the Acoustics Research Unit (ARU) in the mid-1970s as part of the department of building engineering and then architecture. This article reviews the history and legacy of the research group that has worked on airborne and structure-borne sound over a 70 year period.

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