IOP asks for government

2030 Britain: Powered by physics

The UK must find new answers to strengthen our economy, give hope to younger generations and put us on the front foot in the global technological revolution. Physics can offer those answers. Find out what we’re calling for from the new government and help us spread the word.

IOP asks for government: Ask 1

Radically increase R&D investment...

to match or exceed the top OECD countries and boost economic growth, productivity and job creation across all parts of the UK.

Learn more about ask 1

IOP asks for government: Ask 2

Equip more people with the technical skills...

that a 21st-century economy demands, unlocking social mobility and driving growth.

Learn more about ask 2

IOP asks for government: Ask 3

Tackle the barriers in the education system...

that prevent too many young people from enjoying the opportunities that arise from pursuing physics.

Learn more about ask 3

Physics can unleash Britain’s potential

Physics-based businesses drive 11% of our GDP

Physics skills and knowledge power nearly 2m jobs

Physics equips young people to understand and change their world

1. R&D investment is not keeping pace with global frontrunners

2. We face a desperate skills gap in physics-powered industries

3. Our struggling education system denies millions of children a future in physics

So we’re calling on the new government to:

1 Radically increase R&D investment...

to match or exceed the top OECD countries and boost economic growth, productivity and job creation across all parts of the UK.

Find out more about R&D investment

2 Equip more people with the technical skills...

that a 21st-century economy demands, unlocking social mobility and driving growth.

Find out more about technical skills

3 Tackle the barriers in the education system...

that prevent too many young people from enjoying the opportunities that arise from pursuing physics.

Find out more about barriers in the education system

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