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News from IOP in Scotland
Why did you choose to study physics at university?
8 May 2012
A wide range of factors – from university open days to future career prospects and an innate desire to understand how the world works – play a part in guiding students’ choice to study physics at university
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Lab in a lorry
Lab in a Lorry's new Scottish schedule has been issued. Find out how to volunteer
Seniors Group Lunchtime Rendezvous Edinburgh
New calendar event for 21 March 2012
Consultations
IOP Scotland responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on Post-16 education
8 May...
- 1927
The first attempt is made at a non-stop transatlantic flight by Charles Nungesser and Francois Colil; their biplane the White Bird disappears.
- Institute of Physics Blog
The IOP blog highlights daily global physics news and features a closer look at some of the IOP's activities from outreach programmes and national and regional involvement to our international partnerships and interesting research developments.
- Teaching Advanced Physics
The Teaching Advanced Physics (TAP) website contains detailed ideas and resources for teaching physics to students aged 16-19.
- physicsworld.com wins Online Media Award
The leading physics website physicsworld.com, has won 'Best specialist site for journalism' at the 2011 Online Media Awards
- Introduction to refereeing guide now online
IOP Publishing's new guide to help authors and referees understand the refereeing process is now available, free of charge, online
