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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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Want to work at the IOP? We’re hiring for three key roles
🔹 Project Coordinator - Strategic Implementation
📅 Apply by 27 October: bit.ly/4hdx4AY
🔹 Manager, Corporate Partnerships
📅 Apply by 12 October: bit.ly/4mMV1AZ
🔹 Officer, Science
📅 Apply by 15 October: bit.ly/4h1sXrs
From next week, we’ll be announcing the winners of our annual awards, with awardees from academia, schools, businesses, startups, IOP membership and the physics community, starting with the prestigious Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture.
Keep an eye out on our feed for details of all our winners!
Highlights:
🔹Prof Jim Al-Khalili on real-world quantum phenomena
🔹Nobel Laureate Prof Anton Zeilinger on entanglement experiments
🔹Evening reception with Prof Sir Michael Berry
🔹Sir Peter Knight on quantum’s societal impact
🔹Dr Jess Wade on the diverse people shaping quantum history
🔹Networking
Promotional image for two events titled "Quantum Science and Technology: The first 100 years; a quantum future" from November 4 to 5, 2025, at the Royal Institution, London. The background features a swirling galaxy-like pattern in purple and blue tones.
Join leading voices in quantum at two landmark IOP-hosted events at @rigb.org on 4-5 November. Explore the past, present and future of quantum tech, and connect with physicists, innovators, and science communicators shaping the next century.
🎟️ IOP members get a discount
🔗 iop.eventsair.com/qst2025/
It was presented at Science at Stormont by Dr Steve Aiken MLA, Chair of the All-Party Assembly Group on Science. The Young Kelvin Prize, a partnership between Ulster-Scots Agency & IOP, were launched in late 2024 to mark the bicentenary of Lord Kelvin’s birth.
🔗 discoverulsterscots.com/youngkelvin
(L to R) Image of IOP Head of Ireland Lee Reynolds with the winners of the Lord Kelvin Prize, Shane Collum, Patryk Piotrowski, Joshua Tang, and William Olphert, Director of Education and Language with the Ulster-Scots Agency.
We're excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Young Kelvin Prize:
🏆 Joshua Tang (Wallace High School, Lisburn): Best Science Communication
🏆 Patryk Piotrowski (Grosvenor Grammar, Belfast): Best Physics Knowledge
🏆 Shane Collum (St Columb's College, Stranorlar): Best Overall
IOP Publishing and @instituteofphysics.bsky.social jointly celebrate IOP Fellow John Clarke, alongside colleagues Michel Devoret and John Martinis for winning the 2025 #NobelPrize in #Physics for their pioneering work in quantum science and technology!⚛️
Read our full response here: lnkd.in/eFCMzF9S
🔗 Read our full response here: www.iop.org/about/news/n...
07.10.2025 12:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0It's especially meaningful during #IYQ2025, highlighting the transformative impact of quantum research on our understanding of the physical world.
📚 Discover @ioppublishing.bsky.social's Nobel Prize Collection, which includes papers from this year's laureates: iopscience.iop.org/page/nobel-p...
Illustration of Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 laureates John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis, who have won the award for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.
Great news in the world of #physics! 👏 Our warmest congratulations to IOP Fellow John Clarke and his colleagues Michel Devoret and John Martinis who have been awarded the 2025 #NobelPrize in Physics for their pioneering work advancing quantum science and technology.
07.10.2025 12:18 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0"...- they’re creating extraordinary opportunities for people across disciplines. We’re committed to supporting the growth of this talent pipeline, ensuring the UK remains at the forefront of a field that is truly redefining what’s possible in science and technology.” (3/3)
06.10.2025 10:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Louis Barson, IOP's Director of Science, Innovation and Skills said:
“We’re grateful to The Times for highlighting the remarkable momentum in the UK’s quantum sector. As the article shows, quantum technologies are not just shaping the future of industry..." (2/3)
A timely and insightful article from @thetimes.com on the growing significance of quantum computing to the UK’s economy and industrial strategy - and the high-value careers emerging. Great to see IOP’s former President, Prof Sheila Rowan, featured as well.
🔗 www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
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Image with IOP logo and text overlay that reads 'Quantum Science and Technology - The first 100 years; Our quantum future', an event from 4 to 5 November at The Royal Institution in London.
To celebrate #IYQ2025, we’re bringing together world-leading voices in quantum science. Join Nobel laureates, pioneering researchers & science communicators - incl. Anton Zeilinger & Jim Al-Khalili - for a landmark event exploring quantum’s past, present, and future.
👉 iop.eventsair.com/qst2025/
Ever wondered what makes your data secure and what WhatsApp means when it says “end-to-end encryption”? 🤔 Meet Hannah Seabrook (University of Bristol) as she explains how quantum mechanics could transform the way we keep our data secure.
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🎙️ You can also tune in to their latest podcast, where Hamish and Matin reflect on past winners and share their thoughts on who might take the prize this year.
Listen here: physicsworld.com/a/the-curiou...
⏳ Counting down to next week’s #NobelPrize in Physics (announcement drops Tuesday). Ahead of it, @physicsworld.bsky.social dives into how an obscure colour photography breakthrough once beat quantum theory to the top prize.
📖 Read it here: physicsworld.com/a/nobel-priz...
Image advertising the Quantum Science and Technology event 'The first 100 years; our quantum future' at the Royal Institution, London from 4 to 5 November 2025.
This November, the Royal Institution in London will host two incredible days of talks and discussions with some of the world’s leading minds about quantum's past, present and future - featuring Nobel laureate Prof Anton Zeilinger, Prof Jim Al-Khalili, and more.
Book now 👉 iop.eventsair.com/qst2025/
Did you know sound waves can uncover hidden flaws in solid metal? Prof Rachel Edwards (University of Warwick) shows how ultrasound can spot tiny defects in railway tracks - making travel safer for us all. 🚆
🔍 Explore the miniverse's greatest questions: iop.org/TinyAdventure
#MimisTinyAdventure
Officer, Science
Manage the annual IOP Medals and Prizes awards cycle, strengthen relationships across academia and research, and drive projects that demonstrate physics’ real-world impact.
📅 Apply by 15 October: iopjobs.org/current/vaca...
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We’re hiring for two key roles to help shape the future of physics:
Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Build & grow a powerful network of Corporate Partners, influence science strategies & investment, & deliver long-term, high-impact collaborations.
📅 Apply by 12 October: iopjobs.org/current/vaca...
Celebrate 100 Years of Quantum! 🎉
Join @physicsworld.bsky.social and the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social this November at the Royal Institution, London, for a two-day deep dive into the past, present & future of quantum science. ⚛️
🔗Read more and register here: physicsworld.com/a/be-a-part-...
🌍 2025 is the International Year of Quantum and we’re marking it with a global event featuring Nobel laureates, innovators, and science communicators like Anton Zeilinger, Jim Al-Khalili, Artur Ekert & Helen Margolis - diving into the discoveries shaping our world.
👉 iop.eventsair.com/qst2025/
Dr Giulia Rubino @bristoluni.bsky.social explains quantum entanglement as two magic coins: flip one, and instantly the other “knows” what to show - even if they’re far apart. Strange but true, and it’s changing the future - from quantum computers to medical imaging, GPS and data security.
29.09.2025 09:23 — 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Michele is the first woman to hold the title of Astronomer Royal in 350 years and brings world-leading experience in space exploration and physics research.
We also welcome Professor Paul Howarth CBE as President-elect; he will step into the presidency in 2027.
🔗 www.iop.org/about/news/a...
Image of incoming IOP President Professor Michele Dougherty.
Professor Michele Dougherty CBE – UK Astronomer Royal and pioneering space physicist – begins her two-year tenure as IOP President on 1 October, taking over from Professor Sir Keith Burnett.
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Promotional graphic for the Welsh Physics Teachers Conference 2025, featuring a pattern of educational and scientific icons like microscopes, rockets, and target boards. Event details include online sessions from September 29th to October 1st, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Physics teachers, technicians and PGCE students - join us online for the 24th Annual Welsh Physics Teachers Conference!
🗓️ 29 Sept to 1 Oct | 5pm to 8 pm
💡 Free workshops + talks + presentations and more!
✨ Network, share ideas, and celebrate physics teaching.
🔗 spark.iop.org/events
The subjects covered were broadly arranged around Research & Development, Enablers and Sustainability. A readout of the discussions has been put together to accompany the publication of the report.
🔗 Readout here: www.iop.org/sites/defaul...
👉 Report here: www.iop.org/about/news/u...
Image of (L-R) IOP CEO Tom Grinyer, President-elect Michele Dougherty, DESNZ Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Paul Monks, IOP President Sir Keith Burnett and VP for Science and Innovation Professor Tara Shears.
Group image of attendees at the report launch dinner.
On 3 September, we hosted a strategy dinner to discuss our report 'Unleashing Physics to Power the UK Energy Sector', exploring physics’ role in a resilient UK energy industry. Conversations were held under Chatham House rules, and led by IOP VP for Science & Innovation Prof @tarashears.bsky.social.
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Last week colleagues from IOPP and the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social came together for the first DEI & Wellbeing conference in celebration of #NationalInclusionWeek.
With discussions, development sessions, and networking, it was the perfect opportunity to share ideas and learn from others 💭
