UKRI and STFC funding changes
Britain has the chance to jumpstart the economy with this government’s strong investment in science, and the UK remains committed to putting science at the heart of its growth agenda, with physics central to that ambition.
Physics is an engine of growth and innovation, powering areas such as defence, the green economy, AI and quantum. Welcome new funding boosts for cutting-edge physics like quantum and fusion can set Britain up for global success.
The physics community and IOP stand ready to help deliver this ambition.
But the potential for science to deliver our national priorities is at risk from serious unintended consequences if cuts to physics which underpins our science infrastructure, future skills and university physics base continue as planned.
The IOP is calling on the government to slow these changes down and consult more fully before potential consequences for science, skills, higher education and our economy become a reality.
