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Sixty Symbols video project has become more than its creators ever imagined
Kelvin Medallists Brady Haran, Professor Michael Merrifield and Professor Philip Moriarty talk to us about giving up the BBC for physics videos, failing exams, and solving unsolveable problems …
M Squared Lasers founder Graeme Malcolm talks commercialising quantum technology
Swan Medal winner says that his approach is to do one thing really well …
STEM Education in the Irish School System is a comprehensive report – but will there be a comprehensive implementation?
Department of Education has accepted 21 of 47 recommendations for priority implementation …
Learning to support other teachers is rewarding and useful
Reflecting on one’s own practice and trying new things benefits our teaching – and students’ learning …
I chose teaching to share the excitement of physics – and challenge stereotypes
Access to resources and IOP membership through the Teacher Training Scholarships is a big help as a student teacher …
Talking to students about stereotypes
There are plentiful resources to spark discussions and challenge limiting stereotypes …
Want to teach undergraduates well? Research how to do it
The Teaching Excellence Framework means it’s imperative for universities to show good teaching …
History of Physics Group is well versed on William Rowan Hamilton
Recordings made available of poetry recital evening held at the IOP in summer 2016 …