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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.

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🌍 Mimi is on the road again! Join Mimi and Friends at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, from 11 to 13 Oct, 10am-4pm. 🌋 Explore volcanoes, earthquakes & space weather 🔬 Try hands-on physics experiments 🎨 Get creative with arts & crafts Perfect for ages 5-11. No booking needed!

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Happy World Teachers’ Day! We asked our Student Ambassadors to tell us about the teachers who inspired them to choose physics and the impact they’ve had on their journeys. Their stories are a reminder of just how much a great physics teacher can make a difference to the physicists of tomorrow.

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A special thank you to our speakers, who ensured the event was insightful, inspiring, and truly memorable:
➡️ Dawn Watson FInstP, IOP VP for Membership
➡️ Paul Bailey MInstP, CEO at Engineering Council
➡️ Sonia Sondhelm CSci CPhys MInstP

Find out more about CPD: www.iop.org/membership/c...

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Yesterday, we proudly hosted the Celebration of Excellence - a special event recognising the incredible commitment of our members to professional excellence. Thank you to all who support and strengthen this community. Your commitment to professional excellence makes celebrations like this possible!

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The IOP Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group is running a poster competition for 15 to 18-year-olds on atomic and molecular interactions. Top three entries win book vouchers! 🔗https://www.iop.org/physics-community/special-interest-groups/atomic-molecular-interactions-group/poster-comp

Poster for the Institute of Physics Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group Poster Competition. Features a molecular model with colorful atoms connected by bonds. Deadline: 30 November 2026.
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What can a rainbow teach us about physics? In his 2025 IOP Isaac Newton Lecture, Sir Michael Berry HonFInstP explores centuries of discoveries, from Newton & Young to Airy, revealing unexpected connections between physics, mathematics & scientific thinking.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5yi...

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We welcomed Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardees and alumni to our London HQ yesterday for our annual luncheon. They shared updates on their research, the questions they’re tackling during their PhDs and their ambassadorial activities. We’re proud delighted to be part of their journey.

Image of past and present Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund awardees along with panel chair Professor Emma Sokell and IOP chief executive Tom Grinyer at the BBGSF annual luncheon in London.
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Scotland recruited just 28 trainee physics teachers this year against a target of 131. Without action, shortages will continue to impact pupils, schools & future workforce. @iopscotland.bsky.social's new report calls for a 10-year plan focused on Retention, Recruitment & Retraining: bit.ly/4h3M2K0

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IOP members: please register by 17:00 BST, 9 September to attend our 2026 hybrid AGM (Annual General Meeting). To register to attend (either online or in person), submit questions and vote in advance, please refer to communications from our electoral services partner, Mi-Voice.

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On Tuesday at Photon 26 in Newcastle, we were honoured to host Sir Michael Berry HonFinstP for his 2025 IOP Isaac Newton Lecture, exploring how discoveries by Newton, Thomas Young & George Airy have shaped our understanding of rainbows, and what this knowledge could reveal about future applications.

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All IOP members are invited to the 2026 hybrid AGM (Annual General Meeting) on 16 September. To register to attend (online or in person) and to vote, please see communications from our electoral services partner, Mi-Voice. Please register for the AGM by 17:00 BST, 9 September.

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