About us
The Institute of Physics in Scotland is a scientific membership society devoted to promoting physics and bringing physicists together for the benefit of all.
It has over 2500 members and is part of the Institute of Physics.
The Institute of Physics in Scotland aims to promote the role of physics in education, health, the environment, technology, and scientific literacy. Its membership is wide-ranging and multidisciplinary, including the educational, industrial, medical, and general public sectors. The Institute seeks common purpose with other organisations to promote science and science-based learning and to influence science policy. Special emphasis is placed on supporting physics teachers by promoting in our schools the value, joy and benefits of a knowledge of physics and its applications.
Blue plaques
IOP erected blue plaques in various locations around the UK and Ireland to celebrate physicists who lived or worked in the area
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