News archive 2023

13 December 2023 
But stresses more must be done to tackle teacher retention, recruitment and retraining.

12 December 2023
We want your views on proposed Home Office changes that could make it harder for scientists and researchers to come to work in the UK – and impact physics innovation.

7 December 2023 
Too many young people will continue to miss out on a physics education in their schools as target for training new teachers missed yet again.

4 December 2023 
Vice-President of Science and Innovation Professor Tara Shears FInstP led a delegation on the last VP visit of the year at Nottingham Trent and Nottingham universities.

27 November 2023 
Survey published today as part of the Physics Powering the Green Economy report finds 83% of Institute of Physics members believe we are not on track to meet key environmental goal.

22 November 2023 
Incentives alone not enough to match other nations on R&D spend, improve diversity in physics and address STEM skills shortages, but apprenticeships funding and quantum missions are to be welcomed.

17 November 2023 
IOP VP for Education and Skills Dr Lisa Jardine-Wright heads up delegation in latest meeting with members across UK and Ireland.

7 November 2023
Dr Barker succeeds Professor Helen Gleeson in the role created to provide advice to the IOP’s Council and the IOP more widely on D&I issues.

31 October 2023
More voices can help spread message about the importance of physics and physics teaching in driving future growth and protecting the planet.

18 October 2023
The joint Enterprise, Trade and Employment Committee invited the IOP to talk about young people, studying and job-based pathways, and its broader work.

16 October 2023
IOP honours outstanding physicists in academia, research, teaching and business.

10 October 2023
The IOP has long argued that membership of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, was vital to maintaining Ireland’s strong record of investment in research and innovation.

6 October 2023
IOP cofounder of group that was tasked with forming recommendations to better prepare children for the real world.

5 October 2023
The Royal Society of Chemistry, British Science Association, Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Biology, and Science Council have today issued a joint statement.

3 October 2023
Trio’s pioneering work in attosecond pulses shines a light on the fast-paced world of electrons within atoms and molecules.

3 October 2023
The fund, set up to encourage greater diversity in physics, now boosted by £600,000 legacy gift.

2 October 2023
Professor Sir Keith Burnett CBE FRS FlnstP FLSW begins his tenure as President of the Institute of Physics.

29 September 2023
A new animation and sponsorship of a flagship conference shine a light on key messages from the IOP’s Limit Less campaign. 

26 September 2023
Professor Tara Shears leads delegation in latest instalment of meetings with members across UK and Ireland.

19 September 2023
Many potential physics teachers put off by requirement to teach all three sciences, says IOP’s Head of Learning and Skills.

7 September 2023
Need for skills, investment and equity stressed in Science, Innovation and Technology Committee session.

7 September 2023
Disagreements around Northern Ireland Protocol had held up progress and led to period of “damaging uncertainty”.

21 August 2023
Green plaques unveiled on Slough home of siblings who revolutionised astronomy.

17 August 2023
Barriers to inclusion are still preventing many underrepresented groups from taking the subject after age 16.

21 July 2023
We are delighted to announce our six new trustees, who will take up their posts on 1 October.

6 July 2023
Labour leader’s plans must address poor teacher-retention rates.

29 June 2023
Giant projections beamed onto Daily Star offices and building opposite The Sun newsroom as part of efforts to end lazy science-based reporting.

28 June 2023
Qualifications Wales has announced plans that the IOP feels will entrench inequality.

16 June 2023
Not enough action or detail to make a real difference to the lives of young people from underrepresented groups, says the IOP.

14 June 2023
Similar challenges, including those around apprenticeships, were highlighted in the IOP’s own recent Solving Skills.

14 June 2023
Ten new awardees revealed, taking the number of physics PhD students supported to 31.

26 May 2023
Free summer event, a Celebration of Physics, set to showcase the importance of physics and physicists – in aeronautical surrounds.

19 May 2023
£1bn funding must be seen only as a starting point and investing in physics skills will be crucial, says IOP’s Louis Barson.

17 May 2023
Quantum brain-scanning technology rewarded by quantum Business Innovation and Growth Group.

26 April 2023
Rising costs and lack of information creating barriers, report finds, as IOP holds key apprenticeships summit in the country, in Perth.

6 April 2023
Priority must be association to Horizon Europe but it is vital science community has chance to shape alternative should it be needed.

5 April 2023
The Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Biology and Royal Society of Chemistry have jointly written to the UK Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer to emphasise the importance of UK's association with Horizon Europe.

30 March 2023
Reaching school governors and trustees with the Limit Less message is a key campaign goal, says Deputy Chief Executive Rachel Youngman.

29 March 2023
IOP launches national drive asking UK media to make reporting of science more accessible by dropping outdated cliches, using more accurate images and eliminating stereotypes.  

24 March 2023
IOP welcomes strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in STEM, but highlights missed opportunity to call for mandatory whole school equity plans.

15 March 2023
Good to see recognition for role of science and quantum but more needs to be done on skills and Horizon funding, says IOP Chief Executive.

13 March 2023
Professor Sheila Rowan recognised for gravitational waves research and significant contribution to the physics community.

9 March 2023
Joint IOP-Royal Academy of Engineering report highlights issues of skills shortages, high costs and low public awareness.

8 March 2023
The IOP is among the first partners of a drive to build physics-based skills and fulfil the government’s ambitions to become a science superpower.

2 March 2023
The IOP is joining representatives of the UK, Irish and wider European research, innovation and business communities to sign a joint statement urging rapid progress on UK association to EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom.

1 March 2023
All month, we’re focusing on helping physics teachers to make schools inclusive and equitable for all students with new specialist teaching resources and events.

21 February 2023
IOP congratulates Professor Dame Angela McLean on her appointment.

8 February 2023
Need for increased emphasis on developing students’ disciplinary knowledge in physics and evidence of whole-school equity plans.

8 February 2023
Generation held back from STEM careers by stereotypes, rising costs and lack of information.

7 February 2023
Creation of science, innovation and technology department puts physics at the heart of government at the onset of an exciting era.

6 February 2023
A run through some of the key dates on the calendar.

1 February 2023
Chief executive reiterates need for concerted effort, following Gillian Keegan’s comments today.

27 January 2023
The physics sector can lead the way towards prosperity but long-term focus on future-thinking industries and specialist teachers is crucial.

11 January 2023
Consortium-run Planet Possibility aims to improve diversity among physicists.

4 January 2023
Proposals to expand provision of maths education welcome but need far more detail on teacher numbers, infrastructure and support.