Archive for the ‘Lectures & events’ Category
New pod-cast: quantum mechanics in popular-science books
Since its inception in the early part of the 20th century, the theory of quantum mechanics has consistently baffled many of the great physicists of our time. But while the ideas of quantum physics are challenging and notoriously weird, they seem to capture the public imagination and hold an enduring appeal. Evidence of this comes [...]
IOP Business Forum: The new innovation landscape – The impact in the north west
The UK innovation landscape has undergone significant changes over the past year, with the removal of the regional development agencies and the introduction of the Local Enterprise Partnerships and Enterprise Zones. This event will discuss the recent developments, what they mean for the growth and survival of physics-based business in the north west, and what [...]
New webinar: investigating molecular properties of live cells and tissues
Advances in our understanding of the molecular biology of cells have led to a revolution in the treatment of many diseases, the development of a wide range of therapies, as well as fundamental understanding of the links between cell biochemistry and biological function. However, understanding the molecular interactions that are responsible for cellular processes and [...]
In Dublin: Physics High Flyers Day
Are you wondering what to do on the Saturday (5 May) of the May Bank Holiday? As part of the 2012 Dublin City of Science Festival, the Institute of Physics in Ireland (IOPI) are proud to announce that they will be hosting a ‘Physics High Flyers’ day at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. The [...]
Free lecture – Fusion: The quest for abundant, clean energy
A free public lecture for all with an interest in nuclear fusion is taking place on Wednesday 4 April between 18.00 and 19.00 at St Hugh’s College, Oxford. Fusion is particularly relevant to an Oxfordshire audience because of the local Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE), host to world-leading research programmes which seek to develop [...]









