Institute of Physics

Applications are now open for the IOP Ambassador Programme 2026-27 🌟 We're looking for enthusiastic physics students who want to help shape the student physics community, represent their peers, and develop valuable leadership skills. As an IOP Ambassador, you'll: ➡️ Develop leadership, communication and organisational skills. ➡️ Connect with students and volunteers across the UK & Ireland. ➡️ Build your professional network within the physics community. ➡️ Access training and development opportunities. ➡️ Help ensure student voices are heard and represented. This flexible volunteer opportunity is designed to fit around your studies while providing meaningful experience and personal development. 📅 Applications close 9 August 2026, 11:59pm BST. 🔗 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e2uuj2ZB #IOPStudentAmbassadors #Physics #StudentLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment

Have you helped build a stronger physics community? Whether you’ve organised events, supported fellow students, championed inclusion, inspired others to engage with physics, or contributed to professional development opportunities, your impact deserves recognition. The IOP Student Community Contribution Prize celebrates students and recent graduates who have gone above and beyond to strengthen the physics community and create opportunities for others. 🏆 Open to student and postgraduate IOP members, including those within three years of graduation who remain active in the physics community. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the difference you’ve made, gain recognition for your contributions, and inspire others to get involved. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eV4D7eYh

What is quantum navigation, and why should you care? 🤔 We rely heavily on GPS, but its signals can be disrupted or lost - especially underground. That's where #quantum technology comes in! Dr Joseph Cotter from Imperial College London is working with Transport for London on a ground-breaking solution: quantum interferometers to create more accurate and reliable train position systems. 🚆 As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, this work highlights how quantum innovation is already solving real-world challenges. 🔗 Find out more: iop.org/quantum #QuantumYear2025 #QuantumNavigation #IYQ2025

Can quantum physics help us unlock the secrets of the brain, and even save lives? 🧠 💭 Dr Elena Boto, PhD, CTO at Cerca Magnetics Limited, introduces their revolutionary wearable MEG device powered by quantum sensors. This cutting-edge technology allows researchers and clinicians to monitor brain activity with unprecedented precision, offering new insights into cognition and neurological disorders. As we mark the International Year of Quantum, discover how quantum innovation is transforming neuroscience and healthcare. 🔗 Learn more: iop.org/quantum #QuantumYear2025 #IYQ2025 #QuantumPhysics #QuantumTechnology

How can quantum technology help stop climate change? 🤔 🌿 Sophia Martin, Product Engineer at QLM Technology, shares how quantum sensors are already making a real-world impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. QLM's cutting-edge quantum lidar methane cameras can detect and count individual methane molecules - identifying leaks from pipes, tanks, and equipment with extraordinary precision. This helps industries take action at the source and significantly cut emissions. 🔗 Learn more about the power of #quantum innovation and the International Year of Quantum here: iop.org/quantum #QuantumYear2025 #ClimateChange #QuantumInnovation

Why should we care about #quantum? 🤔 💭 Dr Maria Violaris, DPhil breaks down three powerful reasons why quantum science matters - not just for researchers, but for all of us. From driving everyday technologies to revolutionising how we solve complex problems, quantum is shaping the future. We also get a sneak peek at Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)'s quantum computer - a machine that's pushing the limits far beyond what classical computers can do. 🖥️ As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, now is the perfect time to explore how quantum science is driving innovation across industries. Find out more: iop.org/quantum #QuantumYear2025 #QuantumComputing #IYQ2025 #QuantumTech