News

29 June 2022
Full house for major event in the West Midlands, at which students from all backgrounds were encouraged to study our subject.

24 June 2022
Welsh Government’s report on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities working group’s proposals makes clear that the right steps are being taken towards greater diversity in physics and teaching.

23 June 2022
Rowena Innocent, recognised for supporting education and training in STEM subjects, among the female innovators celebrated.

23 June 2022
Planet Possibility – with its aim of improving diversity among physicists – is the first initiative backed by our Challenge Fund.

9 June 2022
Collaboration with The Blackett Lab Family aims to improve inclusion and diversity.

8 June 2022
The IOP met this week with a delegation from the Kenyan government, High Commission and vice-chancellors of science and technology universities in Kenya, to talk about the Africa-UK Physics Partnership bid for funding.

8 June 2022
Latest awardees announced of the fund that aims to increase diversity in the subject at PhD level.

1 June 2022
Delegation takes in Belfast and Derry as part of a year-long programme of tours to the nations and regions of the UK and Ireland.

18 May 2022
Ocean Bach presents on pioneering technology at Grand Final of the science communication competition.

18 May 2022
Rachel Youngman outlines three actions to tackle shortfall and stresses need to act now.

12 May 2022
But continued investment in our subject is needed, says IOP.

10 May 2022
Deputy chief executive stresses need for investment in physics to help power economic growth and tackle cost of living crisis.

9 May 2022
IOP delegation led by eminent nuclear physicist meets with key political figures, members and business leaders in three-day tour.

5 May 2022
As people across Scotland take part in local elections, the IOP has published a manifesto calling on councils to help unlock the potential of physics.

27 April 2022
Response to government commissioner’s comments on why more girls don’t study the subject after GCSE.

26 April 2022
Latest instalment in Physics and the Economy finds the sector contributes 10% of Welsh GDP and employment.

26 April 2022
An update from the IOP on support for those affected by war and the actions we have taken.

21 April 2022
Multiple routes and not a ‘one size fits all’ approach needed to improve access to education in the UK, says IOP, following former prime minister’s recommendation.

1 April 2022
State-of-the-art workspace in Central London, which offers access to specialised support for start-ups and entrepreneurs, back after hiatus brought on by the pandemic.

30 March 2022
Online event kickstarts major new investigation into the future of physics and the economic impact of our science.

28 March 2022
Test of the white paper is whether it contains a serious and workable plan for recruiting missing teachers.

23 March 2022
IOP welcomes moves towards a more generous tax deal for physics research and development but warns more still needs to be done.

14 March 2022
Such funds are crucial to unlock the potential of physics.

3 March 2022
A statement from IOP President Professor Sheila Rowan.

24 February 2022
Disadvantaged students, including those of physics, will be hit by loans shake-up, warns IOP.

21 February 2022
Free IOP DOMAINS resource recognised for “easy to use” CPD offerings that were launched during the pandemic.

2 February 2022
Rachel Youngman, IOP Deputy Chief Executive, challenges the government to deliver substance as well as slogans, following publication of White Paper.

28 January 2022
Latest IOP research reveals true value of physics to the UK economy, highlighting need for ongoing support.

12 January 2022
Tom Grinyer, currently group chief executive of the British Medical Association, will take over from Professor Paul Hardaker in June.

12 January 2022
New research suggests that without concerted action the UK and Ireland will be unable to take advantage of economic and technological developments.