As Department for Science, Innovation and Technology launches its National Semiconductor Strategy, the IOP's Louis Barson said the £1bn funding is a welcome "starting point" and urged investment in physics skills and early stage R&D. Read our full response here: iop.org/about/news/uk-…

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Delighted tonight to host a dinner to celebrate with stakeholders + partners a wonderful year in #quantum inc. IOP quantum report; the govt National Quantum Strategy; the award of the first IOP qBIG prize (tinyurl.com/5fmxek8p). And we all agreed, there's so much more to come!

Congratulations to the winners of the The Royal Society medal and awards, including our incoming President Elect, Prof Michele Dougherty, IOP members Martin Rees & Polina Bayvel, & Artur Ekert. Another thing the winners have in common is they've all been awarded prestigious IOP medals!

This morning, IOP's Director of Science, Innovation and Skills Louis Barson will be giving evidence at the Commercialising Quantum Technologies inquiry. We'll be live tweeting the session in this thread and you can watch the inquiry live from 9.30am here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/64…

Great contributions at today’s Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Quantum hearing from Professor Sir Peter Knight FRS, Emeritus Professor Imperial College London, Kimberley Brook, Head of Enterprise, University of Bristol, Dr Michael Cuthbert Director, National Quantum Computing Centre and our own Louis Barson.

We’re really excited to be welcoming to IOP HQ next Tuesday the 120 successful applicants for our Quantum Coding Challenge Day organised alongside our friends ORCA Computing. Made up of A-level physics students from a range of backgrounds & experiences the participants will (1/2)

Britain is set to once again become home of the world’s most powerful laser through Vulcan 20-20. New £85m investment will work to deliver: More research into life sciences🔬 New highly skilled jobs 🇬🇧 Potential new clean energy source 🌳 Advanced knowledge of astrophysics 🪐

🔥 Hot off the press! Our 'Physics Powering the Green Economy' report highlights the crucial role of physics in key technologies. Read it here 🔗 iop.org/GreenEconomy Now is the time for change. #IOPGreenEconomy 🍃

📣 We're disappointed that footage of a private conversation between Government Office for Science and Rt Hon Michelle Donelan has been made public (sources say elves are responsible), and we've taken the decision to publish the video in question for the benefit of any non-believers...🎅

Great to see our letter by IOP Director of Science, Innovation and Skills Louis Barson published in The Times and The Sunday Times today highlighting one of our key asks for the next government. Investment in R&D is essential to bring new technologies into market and must always be a priority.

Institute of Physics Louis Barson The Times and The Sunday Times Brilliant letter Institute of Physics, its so important to understand the funding model for CERN (23+ countries all investing a reasonable amount annually to achieve mind-blowing scientific advances and new facilities) and the necessity of basic sciences for the applied sciences.

The IOP was delighted this afternoon to welcome HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to its Physics Green Economy event to hear how physics innovation can deliver the green solutions society needs #IOPGreenEconomy #Netzero

Just one week to go before the next round of Teacher Teaching Scholarship applications close. Become an inspirational teacher with skilled support and £30,000 of funding from the IOP. There are limited places, so apply as soon as possible! For details: bit.ly/3uUCOvi

"This is simply not good enough...we have a desperate shortage of physics teachers." Our @LouisBarson in The Times and The Sunday Times today on the government's sudden decision to pull a pilot funding scheme for international teacher trainees. (£) thetimes.co.uk/article/59f549…

Do you love physics AND want to teach? We can support your goal with a £30,000 scholarship, skilled mentoring and free CPD events. Join one of the info webinars on 16 April and 18 April. Application deadline is 6 May. Find out more: bit.ly/3uUCOvi

Congratulations to Equal1 who have been awarded the 2nd annual IOP quantum Business Innovation and Growth Group (qBIG) prize, sponsored by @QuantExp, which celebrates innovative quantum tech products/solutions developed and commercialised by small and medium-sized enterprises.

CEO of Equal1 Jason Lynch (pic getting the award from the IOP's Louis Barson) said: “Winning the qBig prize marks a significant milestone for Equal1, affirming our forward-thinking approach to quantum computing. This recognition fuels our commitment to advancing this technology.”

The IOP is delighted to welcome the United Nations proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This year-long, worldwide initiative will celebrate the contributions of #QuantumScience to technological progress over the past century, ... cont'd

Last Friday, we hosted the 'Metamaterials in the Real World' Industry Showcase with the UK Metamaterials Network, bringing together 120+ delegates from academia, industry, and policy. Highlights from the day: 💡 Launch of the IOP’s Impact Project Pathfinder on Commercialising