Welcome to the AudioLab!
A research group within the University of York School of Physics, Engineering & Technology
The AudioLab offers courses from BEng and MEng undergraduate Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems, through postgraduate (taught) MSc in Audio and Music Technology, through to postgraduate research degrees (MSc by Research, PhD).
We specialise in research into various aspects of Spatial and Immersive Audio, Virtual Production, and VR/XR. We also host a doctoral training programme in Sound Interactions in the Metaverse.
The AudioLab team is responsible for leading CoSTAR LiveLAB on behalf of the University of York. Based at Production Park in Wakefield, the Live Lab is part of CoSTAR: Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Real Time – a £75.6m national research and development network of laboratories that are developing new technology to maintain the UK’s world-leading position in gaming, TV, film, performance, and digital entertainment.
The AudioLab has strong links to fellow University of York project, XR Stories, collaborating across research, industry partnerships and technical expertise. From their office and immersive R&D lab at The Guildhall in York city centre, XR Stories works with researchers, businesses and creative practitioners to support innovation in technology-led creative content, experiences and stories.
Latest News
- York Research JourneysDr Jay Harrison Dr Jay Harrison features in York Research Journeys Dr Jay Harrison is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology. From building self-playing musical instruments to shaping national policy, he champions the role of the ‘technical-creative’ and works… Read more: York Research Journeys
- The Open Binaural Renderer for Eclipsa Audio
Eclipsa Audio and IAMF Eclipsa Audio is based on the Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF) specification (1), which is developed by Google, Samsung, and other key contributors within the Alliance for Open Media (AOM), of which the University of York is a part. It… Read more: The Open Binaural Renderer for Eclipsa Audio - NSS Scores announced!Recent results of the 2024/2025 National Student Survey showed the Electronic Engineering with Music Technology Systems course in the School of PET scored in the following categories: Teaching on my course 100%Learning opportunities 94%Assessment and feedback 82%Academic support 100%Organisation and management 90%Learning resources 90%
AudioLab is part of the Communications Technology Research Group, in the School of Physics, Engineering & Technology, University of York.
