The Institute of Physics - Calendar

 

GIREP-ICPE-EPEC 2017 conference

Jul 3 2017

Dublin City University

Lit & Phil Open Day

Jul 1 2017

Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle, 23 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE
Sat, 1 Jul 2017, 09:30 – 16:00

There will be demonstrations of simple experiments throughout the day as well as two science shows:


1.30-2.15pm Magical Science Experience (Suitable for ages 5 to 11)

Tafwyl

Jul 1 2017

Llandaff Fields, Cardiff
Sat, 1 Jul – Sun, 2 Jul 2017

Tafwyl is Cardiff's annual Welsh arts and culture festival. 


It's an exciting family-friendly event and the IOP Wales team will be bringing interactive physics activities to the science tent.

A Day for Everyone Teaching Physics

Jun 30 2017

The Sjøvoll Centre
Front Street, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5BZ
United Kingdom
Fri, 30 Jun 2017, 09:30 – 16:00

Lectures, masterclasses, workshops and more. All teachers of physics, technicians and trainees welcome.
The event is funded by IOP and is free to participants.


This popular day for everyone teaching physics is a mix of practical workshops, inspiring talks and congenial networking.

Coming soon: workshop info and how to choose.

Physics in food manufacture: from crisps to pizza

Jun 29 2017

MAB 221
Ashcroft Building
Anglia Rusjin University
Bishop Hall Lane

Apache Engineering

Jun 29 2017

Thomas Theatre
Kesgrave High School
Main Road
Kesgrave
Ipswich
IP5 2PB
Thu, 29 Jun 2017, 15:30 – 17:30

This talk will start with a landing of an Apache helicopter on the top field at Kesgrave High School weather and operational needs permitting!


Gaia revolutionising Astronomy

Jun 28 2017

Linhop Building, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield AL10 9AB
Wed, 28 Jun 2017, 19:00 – 20:00

In September 2016 the ESA space mission Gaia completed 1000 days of observations and crowned this period with a first release of positions, magnitudes, parallaxes and proper motions on 2 million stars and positions and magnitudes of over 1 billion stars and other objects in the celestial sky.


Outreach toolkit training

Jun 28 2017

Manchester Metropolitan University Brooks Building 53 Bonsall Street Manchester M15 6GX
Wed, 28 Jun 2017, 18:00 – 20:30

Further information: The Institute of Physics is running a two hour workshop that aims to:
• Update branch committee members and volunteers on its outreach strategy (eg target audiences, messages on diversity and careers, photo consent and safeguarding) as well as build confidence in selecting activities and interacting with different audiences.


The Triple Bits of Physics

Jun 28 2017

The Arnewood School
Gore Road, New Milton, BH25 6RS
United Kingdom
Wed, 28 Jun 2017, 16:00 – 18:00

Are you a non-physicist preparing to teach triple physics next year? Or are you a physics specialist wanting to brush up on topics in the new triple science specifications?


This workshop has two aims. Firstly to develop a solid understanding of the concepts taught in triple physics. Then to identify key areas of difficulty for students and to share strategies for helping them to succeed in the classroom.

Pennine Lancashire SCITT Teacher Training Drop In

Jun 28 2017

Alder Grange School Sixth Form Building
Calder Road
Rawtenstall
Lancashire

Norfolk Show

Jun 28 2017

Norfolk Showground
Dereham Road
Norwich NR5 0TT
Wed, 28 Jun – Thu, 29 Jun 2017

The Norfolk Show


Physics Busking and plenty of physics fun

The return of the Tallest Jelly Competition, guaranteed wibbly wobbly  science fun. 

come along and find out all about it. 

Demonstrating cool and very cool physics

Jun 27 2017

Kingswood School, Lansdown Rd, Bath, BA1 5RG
United Kingdom
Tue, 27 Jun 2017, 16:30 – 18:30

A workshop from the Stimulating Physics Network.


We will be looking at cool and very cool physics demonstrations using a combination of liquid nitrogen, dry ice and thermal cameras. Please bring along your favourite demos for this too. We are also hoping to have time to discuss the new A level exams our students have just taken as well as continuing the discussion on the practical endorsement activities.

South Yorks: Day for Everyone Teaching Physics

Jun 27 2017

Tapton School Darwin Lane, Sheffield, S10 5RG
Tue, 27 Jun 2017, 09:00 – 15:45

This free event is for all teachers of physics, technicians and trainees and is organised by the Institute of Physics' Stimulating Physics Network and Tapton School.


The day is designed to inspire your teaching, upgrade and develop your practical physics skills and present new ideas and suggestions to incorporate into your teaching armoury. We hope it accomplishes this by a mixture of lectures, workshops, masterclasses and the inevitable congenial networking over a nice lunch.

S.Yorks Day for Everyone teaching Physics

Jun 27 2017

Tapton School
Darwin Lane, Sheffield, S105RG
United Kingdom
Tue, 27 Jun 2017, 09:00 – 15:45

Join us for a full day of CPD: teachers, technicians and trainees welcome, whether you are a physics specialist or not. This free conference is an excellent opportunity to engage with other teachers from across the Northwest. It includes hands-on activities which will help build your teaching repertoire and it is a great chance to network.


Programme:
09:00 Registration and coffee
09:30 Welcome

Conference of Astronomy and Physics Students (CAPS 2017)

Jun 27 2017

London
Tue, 27 Jun – Fri, 30 Jun 2017

The Conference of Astronomy and Physics Students (CAPS) is an Institute of Physics event, held each year in a different location aroundthe UK. CAPS allows students from different sides of the UK and Ireland to come together and get to know each other in a relaxed conference setting. It will consist of social activities, presentations and networking like you've never seen before.