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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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Electrospinning, Principles, Possibilities and Practice 2012
Early registration deadline: 17 February 2012
Quantum Interfaces: Integrating Light, Atoms and Solid-State Devices
Abstract submission deadline: 24 February 2012
IEEE NANO 2012 – 12th International Conference on Nanotechnology
Registration now available online
Photon12
Rank prize speaker confirmed
CMD-24
Abstract submission now available online
Statistical Report: Academic Physics Staff in UK Higher Education Institutions
New publication available
Galileo: An educational film
An educational film dramatising the life of Galileo and his scientific discoveries. A useful resource for teachers
Playlists
New section - The IOP has coordinated all its videos for easier access
Visit to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) - Teddington
Forthcoming event on 26 March 2012 organised by the Nuclear Industry Group
HiPER - the other way to fusion energy
Forthcoming event on 26 March 2012 organised by the Nuclear Industry Group
13 February...
- 1910
Birth of William Shockley, awarded the 1956 Nobel Prize along with John Bardeen and Walter Houser Brattain for their invention of the transistor.
- 2004
The discovery of universe’s largest known diamond, the white dwarf star BPM 37093, is announced.
- 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
