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The latest news, statements and responses from the Institute of Physics.
New tailored resource aims to help employers with T-level science student placements
17 September 2024
Gatsby-funded practical resource includes testimonials from employers who are hosting industry placements and reaping the benefits.
A day of celebration as the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund marks 5th anniversary
16 September 2024
The innovative fund has now given away £1m to fund graduates from underrepresented backgrounds to study doctorates in physics.
IOP publishes subject knowledge framework to support physics teachers
16 September 2024
Framework provides a structure for focusing on four different dimensions of a teacher’s professional capability.
IOP President-elect appointed to key science and technology role
5 September 2024
Professor Michele Dougherty appointed Executive Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
IOP responds to 2024 Irish Leaving Certificate results
28 August 2024
The IOP congratulates physics students on their results but a recent drop in the number studying physics shows significant change is needed.
Primary science curriculum recommendations outlined by professional bodies
20 August 2024
New experiences in class including eating ice lollies, making noise and planting vegetables will improve STEM accessibility and engagement, say four professional associations including the IOP.
IOP hails physics A-level popularity but low proportion of girls “deeply concerning”
15 August 2024
Action must also be taken on physics teacher gap and barriers to T-level uptake.
IOP responds to 2024 Scottish exam results
7 August 2024
The Institute of Physics would like to congratulate all the students who studied and obtained qualifications in physics in Scotland in 2023-24.
IOP launches space-themed summer exhibition
30 July 2024
As he launches Mimi’s Space Adventure at the IOP, chief executive highlights how children’s relationship with science is too often determined before they leave primary school.
IOP 2024 Council election results announced
24 July 2024
We are delighted to announce our four new trustees, who will take up their posts from 1 October 2024.
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund hits £1m
15 July 2024
Over £1m of an innovative fund has been awarded to support people from underrepresented groups in physics research.
Physicists named in HM The King’s Birthday Honours 2024
19 June 2024
The IOP congratulates those in our field recognised for a range of innovative work that has had a major impact.
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund: 2024 awardees announced
19 June 2024
Fund has now given out more than £1m over the last five years to physics PhD students as eight new scholars are revealed.
IOP qBIG Prize awarded to quantum computing innovators
7 June 2024
Irish firm Equal1 receives prestigious award for technology it hopes will make quantum computing “more practical and accessible”.
IOP responds to Qualifications Wales decision to delay double-award sciences GCSE
6 June 2024
Concerns linger over potential inequity issues for students studying multiple pathways through the sciences in Wales.
Next government must invest in physics to transform the economy, says IOP
5 June 2024
IOP analysis launched today shows the impact of physics on business turnover and makes a powerful case for the general election debate to reflect on crucial role of science in UK’s future.
Young scientists: we want you for the IOP’s Eurekas competition
29 May 2024
This year’s theme is ‘Unravelling Mysteries’.
IOP responds to House of Commons Education Committee report on teacher recruitment
17 May 2024
“No magic bullet” but report step in the right direction towards addressing shortfall of physics teachers.
UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy funds five new Physics Technical Apprentices
29 April 2024
Five UK universities receive a share of £100,000 to employ a new Physics Technical Apprentice within their organisation.
IOP welcomes UK backing for Professor Mark Thomson to lead CERN
5 April 2024
The UK government is supporting particle physicist’s candidacy to be the next Director-General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
IOP responds to cut in overseas physics teacher training support
4 April 2024
Abandoning International Relocation Payment “simply not good enough”.
Africa-UK Physics Partnership Programme receives government funding
11 March 2024
Programme will build physics research and innovation capacity in seven sub-Saharan African countries to tackle global weather and sustainable energy challenges.
IOP responds to budget
6 March 2024
IOP Chief Executive highlights continued need for investment in UK R&D, education and scientific future.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits the Institute of Physics
9 February 2024
Prince Edward met with IOP members and heard about the role physicists are playing in the green transition.
IOP report: apprentices in physics-powered businesses can plug UK skills gap
7 February 2024
Employers are working to overcome barriers to hiring more apprentices in bid to bridge local skills gaps.
State schools losing out as physics teacher shortage bites, says research
11 January 2024
Survey reveals more than half of UK state schools understaffed for physics teachers – far fewer private schools have the same problem.