Mei Ting Mak: Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardee 2021
Female and Asian, Mei Ting has often had to battle against the status quo. But she persevered and now models the atmosphere of far-off planets – could her work lead us to other lifeforms? …
Robert C Smith: Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardee 2021
Today, thanks to his hard work and determination, along with support from his university, Robert is about to embark on a PhD focused on quantum gravity. …
Si Chen: Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardee 2021
From a young age, Si Chen became fascinated by how the world was made. Despite nearly dropping out of University, she persevered and is now embarking on an exciting research project in the field of qu…
Scarlett Royle: Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardee 2021
The pull of astrophysics proved too much for Scarlett, who, despite the difficulties and early discouragement, is now exploring the fundamental question of whether or not we’re alone in…
Helen Maguire: Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardee 2021
Helen has overcome personal adversity – and the naysayers – to finally begin her dream PhD in particle physics. And now she’s blazing a trail for the under-represented. …
Ayngaran Thavanesan: Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardee 2021
Theoretical physicist Ayngaran has overcome hurdles and self-doubt to emulate his parents’ resilience in order to complete a PhD at Cambridge. …
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund 2021 Awardees
We're delighted to reveal the eight awardees of the 2021 Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund. …
International Day of Light 2021
To mark this year’s International Day of Light, UNESCO is calling on people to sign up to the #TrustScience pledge. …
Productivity programme
The goal of the programme is to unlock the powerful potential of physics so that the UK and Ireland can realise the full societal and economic benefits of the new industrial era. …
Antonia Seymour, Chief Executive, IOP Publishing
Antonia has more than 22 years of scientific, technical and medical publishing experience. …
IOP sets out six-point policy priorities for Scottish and Welsh parliaments
All parties must commit to key policies on physics teachers, diversity, research and innovation in the nations’ next parliamentary sessions, says the IOP. …