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Cosmic rays and LEGO at the IOP
School students from City & Islington College, the first school pupils to construct a cosmic ray detector in London, presented their award winning project – Does air pollution affect cosmic rays? –at the Institute of Physics' in London. Read more on our beta site.
Mayor of London showcases London schools and nurseries working for gender equality
The Mayor of London and the London Assembly celebrate London schools and nurseries working with the Mayor's Office to improve gender equality.
Impact of physical sciences showcased at IOP
On Friday 6 November, The Institute of Physics hosted the 2019 EPSRC: Showcasing Physical Sciences Impact event. Read more on our beta site.
Help shape the future of STEM education
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is inviting IOP members to help shape the future of STEM education.
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PLANCKS competition 8-10 May 2020
PLANCKS is an annual international student-run physics competition hosted at a different university each year. Forty teams of bachelors & masters students of all abilities will arrive from all over the world to solve ten written physics problems and enjoy a weekend symposium of physics trips, talks, excursions, socials and careers activities. It takes place 8-10 May 2020, IOP London. Please register to organise a preliminary in your country.
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£28K physics teacher training scholarships. Inspire the next generation. Apply now.
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Next application deadline: Monday 13 April 2020
IOP Teacher Training Scholarships
Are you ready to embark on a career in teaching physics? The IOP is awarding £28,000 Scholarships to 150 talented individuals starting teacher training in England in September 2020. IOP scholarships are awarded to the very best individuals who impress us with their academic record, physics subject knowledge and commitment to teaching.
Research into the impacts of discovery science and maths
The Institute of Physics, together with the Council for Mathematical Sciences, the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal Society of Chemistry, is commissioning research to create a coherent, up-to-date picture of the impacts of discovery science and maths research in the UK, on our society, environment and economy.
Physics following a 'no deal' Brexit
Will a 'no deal' Brexit affect the UK physics community and what steps are being taken by the UK Government and the EU to mitigate negative consequences?
IOP hosts science and technology investment roundtable
The Institute of Physics and Industry Forum co-hosted a roundtable with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd MP, to discuss Labour's plans for investment in science and technology.
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