IOP’s action plan for higher education reform on island of Ireland
A fantastic response from the physics community helped to shape the IOP’s submission to a wide-reaching Royal Irish Academy consultation. …
Medals for outstanding physics research on stars, Mars and quasars
Three young physicists have been recognised for their wide-ranging research at the esteemed STEM for Britain competition, which this year took place online. …
Limit Less: Daisy’s story
Daisy is currently pursuing a PhD in experimental physics at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute. Alongside her work, she founded Neurodivergent in STEM – a project…
The IOP Ireland Tyndall Lecture 2021
The 2021 Tyndall Lecture showcased the work of astrophysicists, computer engineers and data scientists working on the Irish Low Frequency Array project. …
Budget 21: IOP urges government to focus on skills to drive science innovation
Today’s Budget will support the physics sector to help the UK meet its green targets – and young scientists can help. …
IOP Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 IOP Awards. This year we’ve made the application and nomination processes and judging more accessible and transparent – and added the option to nominate yourself.…
Call for self-nominations to stand for election to the Council of Trustees
Would you like to help shape the future of the IOP – the body that shapes physics? …
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? …