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A-level physics entries hit highest level this century

Physics entries in the UK for this year’s A-level examinations the highest in at least 25 years and numbers of girls on the increase as well.…

2025-08-14
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Highers results show physics entries up again in Scotland

Results day in Scotland sees small rises in overall numbers studying physics but grades slightly down on last year.…

2025-08-05
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IOP President-elect appointed Astronomer Royal

Warmest congratulations to IOP President-elect Professor Michele Dougherty CBE on her appointment as Astronomer Royal.…

2025-07-30
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IOP 2025 Council election results announced

Six new trustees will take up their posts from October.…

2025-07-23
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Space tech for growth report launched at UK Space Conference

IOP makes the case for greater investment in the technologies and businesses driving innovation in space sector.…

2025-07-16
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Irish student makes it second time lucky with win in Eurekas science competition

Dublin-based teenager, Amelia Lupascu, has turned second place in last year’s contest to first this time around as results released for the UK and Ireland.…

2025-07-10
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IOP responds to Diversity in UK Tech report

Research from Department for Science, Innovation and Technology shows work needed to ensure opportunities in physics are open to all.…

2025-06-30
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South-west becomes latest region to receive an IOP vice-president visit

Dr Judith Hillier headed up delegation visiting Bristol to connect with physics community, educators and innovators.…

2025-06-27
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IOP responds to publication of government’s industrial strategy

Chief executive of IOP stresses need for 10-year plan for science to deliver on government’s aspiration for UK industry.…

2025-06-23
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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund: 2025 awardees announced

Latest cohort of 10 scholars means the fund has now enabled 47 physics students to continue their studies.…

2025-06-18

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Upcoming events and conferences for the physics community

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Mimi’s Tiny Adventure: Lab in the Library

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Wed 20 Aug 2025
14:00

Ends

Wed 20 Aug 2025
16:00
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Neutron Scattering Group Early Career Meeting

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Thu 21 Aug 2025
9:30

Ends

Fri 22 Aug 2025
17:00
In-person
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Mimi’s Tiny Adventure: The exhibition in London

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Wed 23 Jul 2025
10:00

Ends

Fri 29 Aug 2025
16:00
In-person
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Quantum, Atomic, and Molecular Physics (QuAMP 2025)

Starts

Tue 2 Sep 2025
9:00

Ends

Thu 4 Sep 2025
17:00
In-person
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62nd European High Pressure Research Group Meeting

Starts

Sun 31 Aug 2025
17:00

Ends

Fri 5 Sep 2025
17:00
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Unlocking the Power of Start-Ups (how start-ups can transform careers and companies): A joint webinar from the IOP and the IET

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Wed 10 Sep 2025
12:30

Ends

Wed 10 Sep 2025
13:30
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UK Space Weather and Space Environment Meeting III

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Mon 8 Sep 2025
9:00

Ends

Thu 11 Sep 2025
17:00
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Medical Physics in the East Midlands

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Fri 12 Sep 2025
13:00

Ends

Fri 12 Sep 2025
18:45