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Quantum Ireland launches

World Quantum Day event at Trinity College in Dublin gets the ball rolling for new focus of Irish quantum activity. …

2025-04-17
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Nottingham hosts the IOP’s Celebration of Physics 2025

Annual showcase in the heart of the city hears about groundbreaking physics and recognises 2024 IOP Award winners.…

2025-04-14
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IOP responds to spending allocations for Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Funding for Horizon Europe and space programmes welcome but bold, long-term plan for R&D remains crucial.…

2025-04-04
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IOP responds to chancellor's spring statement

Welcome given to funding for innovation in defence and changes to procurement rules but challenges still remain around skills.…

2025-03-26
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Institute of Physics response to the government’s interim curriculum review

Recognition of system-wide challenges is welcome but review panel must make sure that these issues are tackled at subject level.…

2025-03-18
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IOP announces new Honorary Fellows

Four new additions to roster of those who have received the highest honour the IOP can bestow.…

2025-03-17
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Our commitment to independent, open science

The IOP joins Purpose-Led Publishing coalition partners in restating commitment to open science.…

2025-03-10
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Science committee chair visits two leading north-east tech businesses

The IOP joins Chi Onwurah at Newcastle outfits INEX Microtechnology Limited and Connected Energy.…

2025-02-28

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Upcoming events and conferences for the physics community

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Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe

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Fri 24 Jan 2025

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Sun 27 Apr 2025
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Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (EngTech) Webinar

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Mon 28 Apr 2025
12:00

Ends

Mon 28 Apr 2025
13:00
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Chartered Physicist (CPhys) Applications Workshop

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Tue 29 Apr 2025
10:00

Ends

Tue 29 Apr 2025
13:00
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Energy 2025

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Tue 29 Apr 2025
9:00

Ends

Tue 29 Apr 2025
18:30
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Maximising the Benefits of Your Membership

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Wed 30 Apr 2025
12:30

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Wed 30 Apr 2025
13:30
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Emerging Platforms for Optical Frequency Combs and Dissipative Solitons

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Tue 29 Apr 2025
9:00

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Wed 30 Apr 2025
17:00
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The Power of Plasma: Lightning, Lasers and the Future of Energy

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Wed 30 Apr 2025
19:00

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Wed 30 Apr 2025
20:00
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Stress less, focus more: thriving through exams with calm and clarity

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Fri 2 May 2025
12:00

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Fri 2 May 2025
13:00