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The latest news, statements and responses from the Institute of Physics.
IOP joins Women’s Engineering Society
19 June 2026
Partnership looks to bring gender equality front and centre of engineering in physics.
Scottish hardware manufacturer wins IOP quantum business prize
17 June 2026
Quantcore celebrates win at Commercialising Quantum event.
Vice-President of IOP recognised alongside fellows and members in King’s 2026 Birthday Honours list
13 June 2026
Leading figures in fundamental and particle physics, nuclear, and defence among those honoured.
IOP welcomes leaders to London Quantum Cluster anniversary celebration
4 June 2026
This well-attended event signified the IOP's ongoing commitment to supporting the UK’s quantum sector.
Government must slow physics funding changes to protect UK scientific capability
27 May 2026
IOP calls on government to slow changes, consult fully with the research community and stabilise physics.
IOP signs cooperation agreement with Physical Society of Hong Kong
21 May 2026
Visit to China strengthens IOP and IOPP ties with scientific community there.
IOP responds to trainee physics teacher bursary eligibility changes
11 May 2026
Decision on international applications comes as England faces shortage of physics teachers.
IOP response to STFC update on funding changes
27 April 2026
UK physics funding is going through a period of significant change.
Chief executive of IOP comments on £270,000 fine for physics exam paper errors
16 April 2026
Steps taken by regulatory body are essential following Cambridge OCR physics paper errors.
IOP welcomes UK government commitment to fusion energy
15 April 2026
Long-term investment in physics, skills and infrastructure will be key to turning fusion ambition into energy security and economic growth.
IOP and Quantum Exponential partner to boost UK quantum technology start-ups
14 April 2026
Collaboration will support early-stage quantum businesses, strengthen investment pathways and reinforce UK leadership in quantum innovation.
IOP responds to £2bn government plan for quantum
17 March 2026
Steps to back innovators welcome, says Institute of Physics, but widest possible access to support and investment in skills pipeline also essential.
IOP welcomes news on national photonics strategy
9 March 2026
Co-ordinating funding and activity can help build on existing strengths, says Institute of Physics.
Michele Dougherty steps down as IOP President
3 March 2026
Michele Dougherty CBE has formally stepped down as IOP President and is succeeded by Paul Howarth CBE.
Open letter to the Science Minister from Heads of Physics
2 March 2026
Heads of Physics departments have expressed concern about UKRI funding changes.
IOP extends cautious welcome to government plans to create additional teachers
23 February 2026
IOP’s Louis Barson expresses concern over ‘big gaps’.
Unique scheme from UKITSS and IOP to support candidates into technical opportunities
12 February 2026
The scheme uses a share of £200,000 to kick-start careers for 10 apprentices.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits the Institute of Physics to celebrate UK business and science
6 February 2026
HRH hears about pioneering work during the Physics Powering the Green Economy Reception.
IOP responds to cancellation of UK funding for major international science projects
6 February 2026
Several significant physics infrastructure projects face cancellation of UK funding.
Senedd report: IOP calls for urgent action to grow specialist physics teaching in Wales
29 January 2026
Children, Young People and Education Committee’s findings align with IOP position on recruiting into specialism.
Vital science cut in “devastating blow”
28 January 2026
Vital science cut by up to 60% as Institute of Physics warns of “devastating blow” to physics.
Changes at Council as IOP responds to funding changes
26 January 2026
Following the recent announcement of changes in UK Research and Innovation funding, we reaffirm our commitment to advocating for the physics community, its work, and for the funding physics needs to fulfil its vast potential for society.
UKRI funding changes
20 January 2026
UKRI is changing the way it is funding the sciences. Help us understand the impact for physics.