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Imperial and Warwick – best for female physicists

By Joe W | Published: September 17, 2009
Two university physics departments have been recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for efforts made to reduce gender inequality among academic staff. Imperial College London and the University of Warwick contain the first ever physics departments to be recognised as Juno Champions. Both departments have met the five principles set out in the Juno [...]
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Is physics the iPod or the LHC?

By Joe W | Published: September 10, 2009
Professor Wakeham, chair of last year’s RCUK Review into the Health of UK Physics was talking at the IOP yesterday about the challenge of physics communication – here’s some of what he said: “There are two dramatically different perceptions of physics and thoughts on the way it should be presented to those who can ensure [...]
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