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Limit Less: Support young people to change the world

A campaign to support young people to change the world and fulfil their potential by doing physics ...

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IOP launches £10m Challenge Fund

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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. …

2021-03-17
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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. …

2021-03-16
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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…

2021-03-12
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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. …

2021-03-09
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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. …

2021-03-03
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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.…

2021-03-03
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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? …

2021-03-01
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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’. …

2021-02-26
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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. …

2021-02-25
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Lyndon Jones (1964-2021)

IOP fellow and treasurer of the IOP Wales committee supported SMEs to overcome innovation barriers. …

2021-02-19
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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. …

2021-02-19
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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? …

2021-02-16
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