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Still not enough girls choosing physics
16 August 2019
Charles Tracy, Head of Education at the Institute of Physics, comments on today’s A level results (15 August 2019). Read more on our beta site.
Institute of Physics response to the proposed fast-track visa route
9 August 2019
The IOP very much welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government will work to bring world class scientists to the UK. Read more on our beta site.
IOP announces the 2019 Phillips Award winners
30 July 2019
The IOP is delighted to announce the Phillips Award 2019 winners are Dr Dimitra Darambara, Professor Jamie Hobbs and Dr John Williams. Read more on our beta site.
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IOP hosts science and technology investment roundtable
The Institute of Physics and Industry Forum co-hosted a roundtable with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd MP, to discuss Labour’s plans for investment in science and technology.
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