IOA Young Persons Competition 2026
Institute of Acoustics
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Curious how sound can change the world? Join the IOA Young Persons Competition 2026 to explore acoustics, design creative solutions, build technical skills and connect with industry—boost your uni/career prospects while shaping better communities.
The IOA (Institute of Acoustics) Young Persons Competition 2026 invites young people to explore acoustics, sound, noise and vibration through creative, scientific or technical responses to the theme "Sound Unleashed". Entrants may discuss how sound shapes experiences, where technology helps or falls short, or how better sound design can improve communities and the environment.
Submissions may be from individuals or teams (up to five), and the organisers welcome work from students interested in music, film, engineering, gaming, wildlife and related areas. Participants should submit a short video (preferably MP4) of no more than five minutes.
Winners will receive £1,000 per winning entry. Full submission requirements, judging criteria and deadlines are provided in the attached PDF documents linked on the IOA webpage (Terms & Conditions and Full Details).
For questions or clarification email discoveracoustics@ioa. org. uk and follow the instructions in the Full Details PDF to make your submission.
2026 competition
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- Open to young people aged 13 625
- Entrants may be individuals or teams of up to five people
- Submissions must address the theme 'Sound Unleashed'
- Submit a video (preferably MP4) with a maximum length of 5 minutes
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