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Despite overall decline, physics applications are on the rise
3 February 2012
Figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) have confirmed that there has been an increase in the number of students applying to begin a physics course at a UK university this year
New technology to tackle treatment-resistant cancers
3 February 2012
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Kadanoff interview (2011 Newton Medal winner)
New video profiling our speaker at the Newton Lecture
Newton lecture 2011: Leo Kadanoff
The latest Newton series video is online
Institute of Physics awards
The call for nominations for the 2012 Awards is now open. Please read the details on how to nominate someone
Education
SCORE response to Ofsted's ITE consultation
Statistical Report: Academic Physics Staff in UK Higher Education Institutions
New publication available
Innovation 2012: Science, Technology and Competitiveness
Register now for this Chatham House conference
IOP Innovation Awards
New IOP Awards
Playlists
New section - The IOP has coordinated all its videos for easier access
British Carbon Group Spring Meeting
Upcoming event on 4 April 2012 organised by the IOP British Carbon Group
Physics teacher training
Watch our short film about physics teacher training
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The first untethered space walk is made by astronauts Bruce McCandless and Robert Stewart
- Institute of Physics Blog
The IOP blog highlights daily global physics news and features a closer look at some of the IOP's activities from outreach programmes and national and regional involvement to our international partnerships and interesting research developments.
- Teaching Advanced Physics
The Teaching Advanced Physics (TAP) website contains detailed ideas and resources for teaching physics to students aged 16-19.
- physicsworld.com wins Online Media Award
The leading physics website physicsworld.com, has won 'Best specialist site for journalism' at the 2011 Online Media Awards
- Introduction to refereeing guide now online
IOP Publishing's new guide to help authors and referees understand the refereeing process is now available, free of charge, online
