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The latest news, statements and responses from the Institute of Physics.
International Day of Light 2021
14 May 2021
To mark this year’s International Day of Light, UNESCO is calling on people to sign up to the #TrustScience pledge.
IOP sets out six-point policy priorities for Scottish and Welsh parliaments
29 April 2021
Ahead of the forthcoming elections, the Institute of Physics is calling on the Scottish and Welsh parliaments to each focus on six priorities during their next sessions.
Diversity in the spotlight at Hello World Hack 2021
29 April 2021
University students at Hello World Hack 2021 were set a challenge by the IOP to look at improving diversity and inclusion in physics.
‘Science superpower’ vision must be backed by funding – IOP
18 March 2021
The goals set out in Global Britain in a Competitive Age will be reached only with the right financial investment, according to the IOP.
Medals for outstanding physics research on stars, Mars and quasars
16 March 2021
Three young physicists recognised for their wide-ranging research at the esteemed STEM for Britain competition.
Budget 21: IOP urges government to focus on skills to drive science innovation
3 March 2021
Today’s Budget will support the physics sector to help the UK meet its green targets – and young scientists can help.
IOP voices concerns about impact of teacher-assessed grades on physics students
26 February 2021
The government’s plans for exams are ‘still only the least worst solution’.
IOP welcomes ‘truly disruptive’ new science research agency
19 February 2021
The establishment of an Advanced Research and Invention Agency is a step towards the UK’s R&D targets in the next decade, says the IOP.
Call for views from the physics community on the vision for higher education on the island of Ireland
11 February 2021
The IOP is seeking the views of the physics community to help inform a consultation on the future direction of higher education on the island of Ireland.
“Pinnacle of scientific achievement” sees physics students raise the bar
13 January 2021
IOP recognises young duo for kinetic energy work at online BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition awards, while the Lightning Show turned physics into rock and roll.