Science policy

Science policy

The Institute works to promote physics through extensive networks within the physics community. We respond quickly and effectively to government consultations and produce policy papers. The Institute works to promote the interests of physics and physicists in a number of ways. It uses extensive networks of contacts with members to provide information on a variety of issues. The Institute is thereby able to respond quickly and effectively to government consultations and produce policy papers on key issues.

Current policy documents

SQA new Higher Physics proposals (PDF, 40 KB)
An IOP consultation response

Physics in Scotland:the brightest minds go further (PDF, 1.07 MB)
An IOP report on the destinations of physics graduates from Scottish Universities

Scottish Funding Council Learning to Work Two consultation (PDF, 93.2 KB)
An Institute of Physics response

Scottish Funding Council Draft Corporate Plan 2009-2012
An Institute of Physics response

New Horizons: responding to the challenges of the 21st century
Institute of Physics response to the Interim Report of the Joint Future Thinking Taskforce on Universities

Curriculum for Excellence: Feedback on the draft science experiences and outcomes
An Institute of Physics response

Determining and delivering Scotland’s energy future: Feedback to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee
An Institute of Physics response

Scottish Government Consultation on Climate Change Adaptation
An Institute of Physics response

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