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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

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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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Africa-UK Physics Partnership Programme reveals new projects

Projects announced to advance scientific research, innovation and economic development across sub-Saharan Africa.…

2025-02-25
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IOP welcomes UKRI’s new physicist CEO Professor Sir Ian Chapman

He takes over the role with the UK well positioned to exploit the potential of physics-driven technologies.…

2025-02-25
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£100k funding boost for Physics Technical Apprentices

IOP-backed project aimed at closing skills gap launches second funding call.…

2025-02-11
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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology launched in Paris

A year of celebrations and events marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of quantum science gets underway today.…

2025-02-04
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The year ahead in physics 2025

What’s happening in quantum, AI and elsewhere?…

2025-01-24
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IOP responds to government review of visas to attract top AI and science talent

Proposed changes could help to fill the physics skills gap – but must attract talent in all the sciences.…

2025-01-23

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Upcoming events and conferences for the physics community

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The UK Nuclear Fusion Programme

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Mon 24 Mar 2025
17:00

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Mon 24 Mar 2025
18:00
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Physics of Life 2025

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Mon 24 Mar 2025
13:05

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Thu 27 Mar 2025
13:30
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Destructive and non-destructive materials analysis techniques

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Thu 27 Mar 2025
19:00

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Thu 27 Mar 2025
20:00
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UK Plant Biomechanics Conference 2025

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Fri 28 Mar 2025
10:00

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Fri 28 Mar 2025
16:40
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The Astronomy of Stonehenge

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Fri 28 Mar 2025
19:30

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Fri 28 Mar 2025
21:15
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Gerard Milburn on Quantum Computing Real-World Applications

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Tue 1 Apr 2025
18:00

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Tue 1 Apr 2025
19:30
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Are we smarter than dinosaurs? Detecting near Earth objects

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Tue 1 Apr 2025
19:30

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Tue 1 Apr 2025
20:30
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ISSC 2025

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Mon 31 Mar 2025
9:00

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Wed 2 Apr 2025
17:00