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Institute of Physics (IOP) in Scotland news stories.
Physicist named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list
17 June 2013
Congratulations go to Professor James Hough, FRS, FRSE, who was awarded an OBE for services to science in the Queen's Birthday honours list.
Open days, career prospects and sub-atomic particles
12 February 2013
A wide range of factors play a part in guiding students’ choice to study physics at university and a survey published today, Tuesday 12 February, suggests that open days, great career prospects and a desire to understand how the world works are top among them
Higgs Prize to recognise outstanding young physicists in Scotland
5 February 2013
An annual prize, named after Professor Peter Higgs, is being launched by Scotland’s First Minister to offer outstanding young physicists the chance to win a trip to CERN and see the cutting-edge of international physics
Alex Salmond, the First Minister for Scotland, visits Lab in a Lorry
29 April 2013
Alex Salmond, the First Minister for Scotland, visited Lab in a Lorry at Meldrum Academy on Monday 22nd April.