Category: Conferences and Events
Becoming a Physics Student in 2026 – IOP ViCEPHEC satellite meeting registration NOW open
This meeting will explore the school physics curriculum and discuss the skills and knowledge students bring with them when they start their physics undergraduate degrees, and how we as educators can bridge the gap between school and university.
Extended bursary deadline for ViCEPHEC attendance
The bursary deadline for IOP HEG support to attend ViCEPHEC has been extended to July 3rd at 9am. More information and the application form. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Fox (michael.fox@imperial.ac.uk)
STEM Education Innovation by the Lake 2026, Ambleside, 5th-10th August: Pre-registration open !
Pre-registration is now open for the STEM Education Innovation by the Lake 2026, which will take place at the University of Cumbria, Ambleside, UK, from 5th–10th August 2026, sponsored by the IOP, RSC Higher Education Group, IUPAP and GIREP (Pre-registration form). This intensive workshop aims to support academics, educators and researchers at any career level…
Undergraduate physics research meeting
On the 12th of June we (SUPER) have organised a meeting to move forward with a grant proposal. The meeting will have a soft start at 11.30 for a prompt noon beginning and we expect to be finished well before 5pm. For those travelling far (or who just want to use it), we will have…
SEPnet-WRIPA event on physics student employability (London, 8th July 2026)
Event: Joint SEPnet & WRIPA Embedding Employability workshop on the STEM Demand vs STEM Supply: Reality, Rhetoric, or Recruitment Challenge? Supported by the IOP Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 Time: 12:00–16:30 Venue: International Student House, London, W1W 5PN Chair: Professor Sir William Wakeham Highly relevant for academics and those who support physics students’ employability. A…
IOP Open Data Workshop for Higher Education
How can we collectively develop richer, more usable open physics data that inspires future physicists? This UK-based workshop brings together open data experts and data users to explore how data from international physics experiments can be enhanced through effective visualisation tools, web applications, and tutorials. The workshop will focus on sharing experience, highlighting…
Glasgow APE seminar – Tolúwalàse Akanbi-Akinlolu – 19th February
Tolúwalàse Akanbi-Akinlolu, from King’s College London gave a seminar on Thursday 19th February at 12pm. Title: Belonging and Physics Identity among Physics and Mathematics Undergraduates: An Intersectional Mixed-Methods Study A recording of the webinar is available at this link. Abstract: This study examines how undergraduate physics and mathematics students at a UK research-intensive…
Glasgow hosts Decolonisation in Practice Workshop
On 20 March 2026, the University of Glasgow will host a Workshop on Decolonisation in Practice, organised by the Community of Practice for Decolonising the Curriculum. The event will run from 09:30–16:30 at the University’s Advanced Research Centre (ARC), room 226AB This workshop will bring together staff and students from across disciplines to share practical approaches…
ViCEPHEC2026 – Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open
Dear ViCEPHEC Community, We are pleased to announce that ViCEPHEC2026 is now open for registration and abstract submissions. This year’s conference will take place on 27–28 August 2026 at the University of Nottingham. ViCEPHEC is the UK’s leading annual meeting for educators in chemistry and physics. It provides a friendly, engaging environment to share best…
Workshop on Widening Participation in Postgraduate Research
I would like to draw your attention to a two-day workshop we are organising on the theme of Widening Participation in Postgraduate Research. We are extremely grateful to the RSC, IoP and Durham University for the funding we have received that means we are able to offer the workshop at no cost to attend,…
