IOP voices concerns about impact of teacher-assessed grades on physics students
The government’s plans for exams are ‘still only the least worst solution’. …
Policy statements and consultation responses
We work on the key policy issues which impact physics, from school education through to research and innovation. Browse our key positions. …
Lyndon Jones (1964-2021)
IOP fellow and treasurer of the IOP Wales committee supported SMEs to overcome innovation barriers. …
IOP welcomes ‘truly disruptive’ new science research agency
The IOP has welcomed the establishment of a new Advanced Research and Invention Agency, and believes the move will help the UK to meet its research and development investment target. …
Mask wearing and social distancing
Social distancing and mask wearing are important ways we can help limit the spread of COVID-19. Can physics tell us what distance is a safe social distance, and which masks are effective? …
Temperature checking
We explore whether temperature checks can reliably detect and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. …
Hand cleaning
We are all cleaning our hands more regularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why does it make a difference? And what is the best way to clean our hands? …
Staying safe during coronavirus
We explore the physics behind measures such as regular hand cleaning, routine temperature checks, mask wearing and social distancing in a COVID world. …
Workforce skills project
Our workforce skills project is designed to develop a more detailed picture of the UK and Ireland’s physics-related skills requirements. …
Limit Less Careers Week 2021: FAQs
Thinking of signing your students up to Limit Less Careers Week 2021 but want to know more? We've rounded up some of the questions we've been asked here. …
Call for views from the physics community on the vision for higher education on the island of Ireland
The IOP is seeking the views of the physics community to help inform a consultation on the future direction of higher education on the island of Ireland. …
Professor Derrick Crothers (1942-2021)
Renowned Ulster physicist has died at the age of 78. …