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The Institute of Physics is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, with an active role in promoting co-operation in physics around the world.
Ever wondered how we look at things way too small for our eyes? 👀
Dr Jessica Walker at @diamondlightsource.bsky.social uses x-rays thinner than a human hair 20 times over to explore everything from batteries to 17th-century art.
Tiny beams, huge discoveries. ✨
Dr Jessica Walker at @diamondlightsource.bsky.social uses x-rays thinner than a human hair 20 times over to explore everything from batteries to 17th-century art.
Tiny beams, huge discoveries. ✨
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Ever wondered how we look at things way too small for our eyes? 👀
Dr Jessica Walker at @diamondlightsource.bsky.social uses x-rays thinner than a human hair 20 times over to explore everything from batteries to 17th-century art.
Tiny beams, huge discoveries. ✨
Dr Jessica Walker at @diamondlightsource.bsky.social uses x-rays thinner than a human hair 20 times over to explore everything from batteries to 17th-century art.
Tiny beams, huge discoveries. ✨
📢 Membership Renewal for 2026 is open!
✅ Login to the IOP website and navigate to Pay Subscription to review your renewal details.
📧 Check your inbox for an email sent this week with full details and instructions.
Thank you for being a valued member, we look forward to another great year together!
✅ Login to the IOP website and navigate to Pay Subscription to review your renewal details.
📧 Check your inbox for an email sent this week with full details and instructions.
Thank you for being a valued member, we look forward to another great year together!
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
📢 Membership Renewal for 2026 is open!
✅ Login to the IOP website and navigate to Pay Subscription to review your renewal details.
📧 Check your inbox for an email sent this week with full details and instructions.
Thank you for being a valued member, we look forward to another great year together!
✅ Login to the IOP website and navigate to Pay Subscription to review your renewal details.
📧 Check your inbox for an email sent this week with full details and instructions.
Thank you for being a valued member, we look forward to another great year together!
Thinking of applying for the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund? Have questions? Come along to a live Q&A webinar with panel members to learn more about the fund’s mission, and gain insight and guidance on the application process.
📆 8 December 12pm-1pm
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4oRNGRI
📆 8 December 12pm-1pm
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4oRNGRI
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thinking of applying for the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund? Have questions? Come along to a live Q&A webinar with panel members to learn more about the fund’s mission, and gain insight and guidance on the application process.
📆 8 December 12pm-1pm
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4oRNGRI
📆 8 December 12pm-1pm
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4oRNGRI
Are you or do you know a student in the UK or Ireland in their last two years of school that is interested in quantum science & tech? Enter Quantum on the Clock - an exciting video competition that challenges students to explain a quantum concept in just three minutes.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M6XFUz
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M6XFUz
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Are you or do you know a student in the UK or Ireland in their last two years of school that is interested in quantum science & tech? Enter Quantum on the Clock - an exciting video competition that challenges students to explain a quantum concept in just three minutes.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M6XFUz
🔗 https://bit.ly/3M6XFUz
Want to work at the IOP? We're recruiting for three roles!
Communications Officer
🗓️ 1 December
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nYGDoQ
Accreditation Coordinator
🗓️ 24 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
🗓️ 19 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/43KAp55
Communications Officer
🗓️ 1 December
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nYGDoQ
Accreditation Coordinator
🗓️ 24 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
🗓️ 19 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/43KAp55
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Want to work at the IOP? We're recruiting for three roles!
Communications Officer
🗓️ 1 December
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nYGDoQ
Accreditation Coordinator
🗓️ 24 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
🗓️ 19 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/43KAp55
Communications Officer
🗓️ 1 December
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nYGDoQ
Accreditation Coordinator
🗓️ 24 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
🗓️ 19 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/43KAp55
Join Scientific Sue for a fast-paced, fun-filled online workshop packed with 11 hands-on physics activities that explore key concepts behind weather & climate change. Suitable for primary and secondary teachers. Teachers in Wales receive a free equipment pack.
📆 27 Nov 7-8pm
🔗 spark.iop.org/events
📆 27 Nov 7-8pm
🔗 spark.iop.org/events
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Join Scientific Sue for a fast-paced, fun-filled online workshop packed with 11 hands-on physics activities that explore key concepts behind weather & climate change. Suitable for primary and secondary teachers. Teachers in Wales receive a free equipment pack.
📆 27 Nov 7-8pm
🔗 spark.iop.org/events
📆 27 Nov 7-8pm
🔗 spark.iop.org/events
The IOP Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group is running a poster competition for 15 to 18-year-olds on atomic & molecular interactions. Top three entries win book vouchers!
✅ Digital A4 poster (PDF)
✅ Teacher/parent must register & submit for under-18s
📅 5pm, 30 Nov
🔗 https://bit.ly/485zKMJ
✅ Digital A4 poster (PDF)
✅ Teacher/parent must register & submit for under-18s
📅 5pm, 30 Nov
🔗 https://bit.ly/485zKMJ
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The IOP Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group is running a poster competition for 15 to 18-year-olds on atomic & molecular interactions. Top three entries win book vouchers!
✅ Digital A4 poster (PDF)
✅ Teacher/parent must register & submit for under-18s
📅 5pm, 30 Nov
🔗 https://bit.ly/485zKMJ
✅ Digital A4 poster (PDF)
✅ Teacher/parent must register & submit for under-18s
📅 5pm, 30 Nov
🔗 https://bit.ly/485zKMJ
How thin can you make a coat of paint?
At @warwickuni.bsky.social, Professor Gavin Bell’s lab skips the spray can - they use vacuum chambers to shoot individual atoms onto surfaces, forming the ultra-thin materials inside your phone and PlayStation.
From art to atoms - this is physics in action.
At @warwickuni.bsky.social, Professor Gavin Bell’s lab skips the spray can - they use vacuum chambers to shoot individual atoms onto surfaces, forming the ultra-thin materials inside your phone and PlayStation.
From art to atoms - this is physics in action.
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
How thin can you make a coat of paint?
At @warwickuni.bsky.social, Professor Gavin Bell’s lab skips the spray can - they use vacuum chambers to shoot individual atoms onto surfaces, forming the ultra-thin materials inside your phone and PlayStation.
From art to atoms - this is physics in action.
At @warwickuni.bsky.social, Professor Gavin Bell’s lab skips the spray can - they use vacuum chambers to shoot individual atoms onto surfaces, forming the ultra-thin materials inside your phone and PlayStation.
From art to atoms - this is physics in action.
Do you teach 16-19 physics? Join us on Tuesday evenings for an hour of free online CPD with IOP Education Officer David Farley.
📅 Sessions start from 18 November
🔗 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/47zNLDq
#PhysicsTeaching #PhysicsTeachers #STEMEducation #CPDforTeachers #IOPPhysics
📅 Sessions start from 18 November
🔗 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/47zNLDq
#PhysicsTeaching #PhysicsTeachers #STEMEducation #CPDforTeachers #IOPPhysics
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Do you teach 16-19 physics? Join us on Tuesday evenings for an hour of free online CPD with IOP Education Officer David Farley.
📅 Sessions start from 18 November
🔗 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/47zNLDq
#PhysicsTeaching #PhysicsTeachers #STEMEducation #CPDforTeachers #IOPPhysics
📅 Sessions start from 18 November
🔗 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/47zNLDq
#PhysicsTeaching #PhysicsTeachers #STEMEducation #CPDforTeachers #IOPPhysics
Want to work at the IOP? We're recruiting for two roles!
Accreditation Coordinator
📅 Applications close 24 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
📅 Applications close 19 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/43KAp55
Accreditation Coordinator
📅 Applications close 24 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
📅 Applications close 19 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/43KAp55
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Want to work at the IOP? We're recruiting for two roles!
Accreditation Coordinator
📅 Applications close 24 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
📅 Applications close 19 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/43KAp55
Accreditation Coordinator
📅 Applications close 24 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4oA39G3
Scholarships Project Officer
📅 Applications close 19 November.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/43KAp55
Last Friday, we had the final events for #QuantumWeek2025 with Innovate UK's Quantum Business Showcase and a Quantum Schools Event at @rigb.org with marketplaces featuring quantum businesses and universities. In the evening, Professor Jim Al-Khalili gave a Discourse lecture to a packed audience.
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Last Friday, we had the final events for #QuantumWeek2025 with Innovate UK's Quantum Business Showcase and a Quantum Schools Event at @rigb.org with marketplaces featuring quantum businesses and universities. In the evening, Professor Jim Al-Khalili gave a Discourse lecture to a packed audience.
Join us on 14 November for an event, Tribology of Electric Systems, where we explore how tribology tackles challenges in electric systems and renewable power - from high-speed motors to lubrication solutions for a net-zero future.
Open to all!
📅 Register by 10 Nov
🔗 iop.eventsair.com/tjnz2025/
Open to all!
📅 Register by 10 Nov
🔗 iop.eventsair.com/tjnz2025/
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Join us on 14 November for an event, Tribology of Electric Systems, where we explore how tribology tackles challenges in electric systems and renewable power - from high-speed motors to lubrication solutions for a net-zero future.
Open to all!
📅 Register by 10 Nov
🔗 iop.eventsair.com/tjnz2025/
Open to all!
📅 Register by 10 Nov
🔗 iop.eventsair.com/tjnz2025/
A wonderful evening celebrating the annual IOP Award winners last night at the Kia Oval with entertainment from former England fast bowler, Devon Malcolm, and discussion with Sir Michael Berry, about his life in physics. Thank you to everyone who attended and congratulations to all the winners! 👏
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A wonderful evening celebrating the annual IOP Award winners last night at the Kia Oval with entertainment from former England fast bowler, Devon Malcolm, and discussion with Sir Michael Berry, about his life in physics. Thank you to everyone who attended and congratulations to all the winners! 👏
Tomorrow, we'll have a stand at the Quantum Technologies Showcase hosted by Innovate UK which brings together industry, academia, investors and policymakers to highlight how quantum is accelerating commercial impact and adoption, and reshaping UK and global markets.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hHU6Qw
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hHU6Qw
November 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Tomorrow, we'll have a stand at the Quantum Technologies Showcase hosted by Innovate UK which brings together industry, academia, investors and policymakers to highlight how quantum is accelerating commercial impact and adoption, and reshaping UK and global markets.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hHU6Qw
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hHU6Qw
Yesterday, we hosted our second event 'Our Quantum Future' at @rigb.org where we looked ahead to the next 100 years of quantum science and and its expanding role in technology and society. And we're not done yet 👇
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Yesterday, we hosted our second event 'Our Quantum Future' at @rigb.org where we looked ahead to the next 100 years of quantum science and and its expanding role in technology and society. And we're not done yet 👇
In a letter published in @thetimes.com, IOP CEO @tomgrinyer.bsky.social supported the aim to offer all three sciences separately at GCSE in the Curriculum and Assessment Review but called for the government to help “retain, recruit and retrain a generation of physics teachers”.
🔗 bit.ly/4oVjPYa
🔗 bit.ly/4oVjPYa
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
In a letter published in @thetimes.com, IOP CEO @tomgrinyer.bsky.social supported the aim to offer all three sciences separately at GCSE in the Curriculum and Assessment Review but called for the government to help “retain, recruit and retrain a generation of physics teachers”.
🔗 bit.ly/4oVjPYa
🔗 bit.ly/4oVjPYa
Today we kicked off the week with our first event of #QuantumWeek2025, 'The First 100 Years', at the historic @rigb.org. Our speakers explored quantum's history, its impact, how its shaped society, and its strangeness. We’ll be back tomorrow with 'Our Quantum Future'.
👉 www.iop.org/events/quant...
👉 www.iop.org/events/quant...
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today we kicked off the week with our first event of #QuantumWeek2025, 'The First 100 Years', at the historic @rigb.org. Our speakers explored quantum's history, its impact, how its shaped society, and its strangeness. We’ll be back tomorrow with 'Our Quantum Future'.
👉 www.iop.org/events/quant...
👉 www.iop.org/events/quant...
Everyone’s talking about quantum computing - but how close are we to real impact?
Join us for an online panel discussion with Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft on 20 Nov where we explore what's real, what's possible & what's still science fiction.
🔗 iop.org/events/quantum-computing-hope-or-hype
Join us for an online panel discussion with Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft on 20 Nov where we explore what's real, what's possible & what's still science fiction.
🔗 iop.org/events/quantum-computing-hope-or-hype
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Everyone’s talking about quantum computing - but how close are we to real impact?
Join us for an online panel discussion with Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft on 20 Nov where we explore what's real, what's possible & what's still science fiction.
🔗 iop.org/events/quantum-computing-hope-or-hype
Join us for an online panel discussion with Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft on 20 Nov where we explore what's real, what's possible & what's still science fiction.
🔗 iop.org/events/quantum-computing-hope-or-hype
When Kim Kardashian questioned the Moon landings, we were happy to help with the facts about what did, and didn’t happen. 🌕
We’re all for curiosity - it’s what drives discovery - but when it comes to the Moon landings, the evidence really is out of this world.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
We’re all for curiosity - it’s what drives discovery - but when it comes to the Moon landings, the evidence really is out of this world.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
‘Yes, we’ve been to the moon before’: Nasa rebuffs Kim Kardashian conspiracy theory
Nasa chief Sean Duffy confirms 1969 landing was indeed real after US celebrity on TV show says ‘I think it was fake’
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM
When Kim Kardashian questioned the Moon landings, we were happy to help with the facts about what did, and didn’t happen. 🌕
We’re all for curiosity - it’s what drives discovery - but when it comes to the Moon landings, the evidence really is out of this world.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
We’re all for curiosity - it’s what drives discovery - but when it comes to the Moon landings, the evidence really is out of this world.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Want to work at the IOP? We're hiring for two key roles:
➡️ People and Policy Partner (Maternity Cover)
📅 Applications close 9 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4n4fO2c
➡️ Project Officer, Workforce Partnerships
📅 Applications close 10 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hFJnGu
➡️ People and Policy Partner (Maternity Cover)
📅 Applications close 9 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4n4fO2c
➡️ Project Officer, Workforce Partnerships
📅 Applications close 10 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hFJnGu
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Want to work at the IOP? We're hiring for two key roles:
➡️ People and Policy Partner (Maternity Cover)
📅 Applications close 9 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4n4fO2c
➡️ Project Officer, Workforce Partnerships
📅 Applications close 10 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hFJnGu
➡️ People and Policy Partner (Maternity Cover)
📅 Applications close 9 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4n4fO2c
➡️ Project Officer, Workforce Partnerships
📅 Applications close 10 November
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hFJnGu
Join leading voices in quantum science at two landmark IOP-hosted events at The Royal Institution next week! Explore the past, present & future of quantum tech, and connect with physicists, innovators, and science communicators shaping the next century.
🔗 https://iop.eventsair.com/qst2025
🔗 https://iop.eventsair.com/qst2025
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join leading voices in quantum science at two landmark IOP-hosted events at The Royal Institution next week! Explore the past, present & future of quantum tech, and connect with physicists, innovators, and science communicators shaping the next century.
🔗 https://iop.eventsair.com/qst2025
🔗 https://iop.eventsair.com/qst2025
Dreaming of taking your physics journey further? 💭 The Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund is now open for applications. This Fund supports graduates from groups currently under-represented in physics to pursue a doctorate - full or part-time.
📅 Deadline: 19 Jan 2026
🔗 iop.org/bellburnellfund
📅 Deadline: 19 Jan 2026
🔗 iop.org/bellburnellfund
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Dreaming of taking your physics journey further? 💭 The Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund is now open for applications. This Fund supports graduates from groups currently under-represented in physics to pursue a doctorate - full or part-time.
📅 Deadline: 19 Jan 2026
🔗 iop.org/bellburnellfund
📅 Deadline: 19 Jan 2026
🔗 iop.org/bellburnellfund
Congrats to Dr Dimitra Darambara for being awarded Honorary Fellowship for leadership, significant contributions and continued advocacy of physics applied to medicine, attracting academic, industrial and clinical impact, and for the establishment of the IOP’s Medical Physics Group. 👏 #IOPAwards25
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Congrats to Dr Dimitra Darambara for being awarded Honorary Fellowship for leadership, significant contributions and continued advocacy of physics applied to medicine, attracting academic, industrial and clinical impact, and for the establishment of the IOP’s Medical Physics Group. 👏 #IOPAwards25
Congratulations to Carol Monaghan for being awarded Honorary Fellowship as part of the #IOPAwards25! 👏 Carol is a distinguished teacher of physics who served as a Member of Parliament for nine years, using her position to highlight the challenges facing STEM industry, technology and skills.
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations to Carol Monaghan for being awarded Honorary Fellowship as part of the #IOPAwards25! 👏 Carol is a distinguished teacher of physics who served as a Member of Parliament for nine years, using her position to highlight the challenges facing STEM industry, technology and skills.
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🧑🔬 Are you an early career researcher?🧑🔬
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
October 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🧑🔬 Are you an early career researcher?🧑🔬
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...
If so, we'd love for you to attend our early career event next month. It will feature a careers panel, networking opportunities and a discussion about the importance of effective communication for sharing research.
Book your spot at: ras.ac.uk/early-career...