What happens when a molecule “takes a selfie”: exploring attosecond physics
We asked the 2018 winner of the IOP’s Isaac Newton Medal and Prize – Professor Paul Corkum –some questions about his research. Here he explains … Read more
RAF 100 – A Teacher’s Experience
Before I was a teacher I was in the military and worked closely with the Royal Air Force on many occasions. I had seen the … Read more
How physics plays a role in understanding the oceans
I don’t often get to write about oceanography in my day job as a policy officer, but as today is World Oceans Day I jumped … Read more
Report after report shows global under-representation of women in science.
This is especially prevalent in physical sciences, where women make up only 28% of the combined fields worldwide. Observers of the scientific disciplines such as … Read more
What’s it like to be a Gender Champion?
In January and February 2018, the Improving Gender Balance team ran two residential training sessions for new and existing Gender Champions; teachers interested in working … Read more
Whole School Equality – Get involved!
Since October 2017, the Improving Gender Balance team has been working on the Gender Champions programme, providing support to nearly 50 teachers across the country … Read more
Teaching physics: The most important work that I have ever done
Despite some of the challenges, teaching physics feels like the most important work that I have ever done. On those occasions when students are engaged … Read more
Teaching physics: The interesting discussions I have everyday
I had a discussion recently with a student about if nuclear fusion was now a reality for power generation. The students also love discussing why … Read more