The Institute of Physics
Annual Review 2006
Physics for the 21st century
20 July 2007
The Institute of Physics is committed to promoting physics and supporting physicists.
Each year the annual review gives us the opportunity to look back at what we have done over the past 12 months to work towards achieving this mission.
2006 proved to be another fantastic year for the Institute of Physics. A major development is our growing ability to make ourselves heard when we speak up for physics, and the increasing confidence shown by other organisations in our ability to deliver high-quality projects. More details about these projects and how they are developing are featured in the review.
The review also gave us the opportunity to highlight another significant development in 2006 – the publication of the Institute’s new strategic plan for 2006-10, following consultation with our members and other stakeholders. It also highlights achievements in other areas during the year including:
- 4700 new members joined the Institute in 2006
- 285 bursaries were awarded through the first grants from the Undergraduate Bursary Scheme via accredited university partners
- a one-week pilot course was organised for physicists in developing countries, focusing on technology transfer and knowledge exchange
- Women in Physics industry site visit scheme was launched to explore the “gender friendliness” of workplaces in physics-based industries
- a 32% increase in the number of published articles in our journals.
You can download the 2006 annual review by either clicking on the relevant PDF sections below or alternatively download a PDF copy of the full document.
Download our front cover which features a spectacular image of the Eagle Nebula: a defuse mass of interstellar dust and gas.
The front cover was inspired by the Schools Lecture for 2006, “Gravity, gas and stardust”. The popular and engaging Schools Lecture Series continues to fascinate students, aged 14-16, throughout the UK and Ireland.
Strategic plan
Honorary Secretary’s Introduction
Supporting our members and broadening our membership
Promoting opportunities for all
Improving communications and engaging with our audiences
The double page spread – A year in pictures – relives some of the highlights of the past 12 months.
Increasing the impact of physics
Strengthening our relationships and building partnerships
IOP Publishing
IOP Enterprises
Summarised accounts
Listings
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