Science Policy

 

The Institute works to promote physics through extensive networks within higher education and research. We respond quickly and effectively to government consultations and produce policy papers. We also support physics departments within universities.

The department for higher education and research has produced a booklet detailing its activities, please click here to download a copy.

 

Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Research Policy falls within the Science Directorate of the Institute.

 
Profile for Physics

The Institute has initiated a major programme to demonstrate to decision-makers and the public, the opportunities and importance of physics

 
Degree Accreditation

Degree Accreditation

 

Consultations

The Institute produces reports of its own on key issues, and responds actively to consultations, reports and reviews (by government and others) which affect physics and physics-related activities

 
Projects

Projects undertaken by the Institute of Physics and other bodies.

 
Publications

The Institute promotes the interests of university physics departments by publishing reports on issues of current concern

 

Research Fields in Physics

A new web-based resource presenting details of research in physics undertaken at universities in the UK and Ireland is now available

 
POST fellowship

 
STFC funding crisis

STFC makes statement on university research grants

 

Events

Details of events and seminars relating to science policy

 
Statistics

It is important that the Institute's representations on behalf of physics and physicists are grounded in sound statistics.

 
Links

National and International Links

 

Contact

Contacts in the Department of Higher Education and Research

 
Schools and Colleges Policy

The Institute is committed to improving physics education in schools and colleges

 

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