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Tom Grinyer retweeted
Congratulations to Prof Ian Chapman, an IOP fellow and award winner, on his appointment as the next CEO of UK Research and Innovation!
IOP chief executive @TomGrinyer said: "As a highly experienced and well-respected leader in the scientific community, Sir Ian is well placed to ensure UKRI can support and harness the ingenuity of scientists and engineers at a time when public finances are under pressure."
🔗Read more here: iop.org/about/news/welcome-u…
Congratulations to Professor Sir Ian Chapman, who will be the next CEO of @UKRI_news.
He will lead its team in driving a refreshed mission that puts economic growth at the heart of public investment in R&D, helping to fulfil the potential of science & tech in improving lives.
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Tom Grinyer retweeted
The International Year of Quantum kicked off in the UK yesterday with an exciting conference hosted by the @royalsociety, focused on the future of quantum-based computing, networks, and sensing systems. 🚀
The event featured insightful talks from IOP's chief executive @TomGrinyer and Director of Science, Innovation and Skills Louis Barson, as well as industry leaders such as Professor Sir Peter Knight.
Catch up on all the ground-breaking discussions and learn more here: royalsociety.org/science-eve… #QuantumYear2025
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ALT Image of Prof Sheila Rowan, IOP chief executive Tom Grinyer and Director of Science, Innovation and Skills Louis Barson.
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Really pleased to help open @royalsociety conference on Quantum Information with past IOP @PhysicsNews presidents Prof Shelia Rowan and Sir Peter Knight. A great opening UK event for the International Year of Quantum. More events here: iop.org/physics-community/in…
Super day in Newcastle with local mp + chair of @UKParliament science committee @ChiOnwurah visiting physics businesses. The need for more physics based skills + better science infrastructure keep cropping up, key themes of the IOP’s @PhysicsNews strategy: iop.org/strategy
Excellent visit today with chair of @UKParliament science committee @ChiOnwurah & IOP's @TomGrinyer to two of Newcastle's shining tech-sector lights, Inex Microtechnology Ltd & Connected Energy. Discussed investment in R&D, diversity in physics and toured the Inex clean-room.
ALT Tony McBride (IOP), Chi Onwurah MP and Tom Grinyer (IOP) (left to right)
ALT Chi Onwurha in the Inex Microtechnology clean room in Newcastle
ALT Chi Onwurah shown around the Inex technology clean room
ALT Tom Grinyer, Chi Onwurah and Matthew Lumsden (CEO Connected Energy)
The IOP @physicsnews is proud to sponsor the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology #iyq2025, launched at @UNESCO in Paris this week, with events across 2025. Great to meet old friends and make new ones. physicsworld.com/a/internati…
2025 is the @UNESCO designated International Year of Quantum. Pleased to be Berlin at the first global event of the year representing @PhysicsNews. Well done DPG!
Looking back over the year a highlight for me was being appointed a trustee of the @PatientsAssoc. Today they launched their Christmas appeal. The target is £4,230 - just £1 for every person their helpline has supported in the last year. Please help if you can.
🌟We've launched our first ever Christmas appeal! Our Helpline supports thousands of people every year who have questions about health and care. With your support, we can continue to provide guidance, information, and empathy to those in need.
Donate here: patients-association.org.uk/…
ALT The Patients Association's first ever Christmas appeal is raising money for their Helpline.
Reflecting on this week's IOP @PhysicsNews visit to Northern Ireland, so many of the people, universities and businesses would make great nominations for the IOP's medals and prizes. @IOP_Ireland #IOPAwards25
🌟 Nominations are open for the Medals and Prizes for #IOPAwards25! 🌟
The Medals and Prizes celebrate people who make physics extraordinary. From groundbreaking research to education and business, physics is everywhere - and we’re here to recognise those shaping the future.
Nominations close 31 January 2025.
Find out more and nominate: iop.org/awards
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A great final day in Northern Ireland for the @IOP_Ireland team. In Derry/Londonderry with @UlsterUni looking at real physics in action, including AI, robotics and helping rehabilitate patients & then to @FAST_tech_ltd an advanced manufacturing company using cutting edge physics.
Having finished our day in Stormont @niassembly with an excellent meeting with the new Chief Science and Technology Officer for Northern Ireland @Prof_H_McCarthy the @IOP_Ireland team went west to Derry/Londonderry to physics in action. @PhysicsNews
Tom Grinyer retweeted
Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly met with Institute of Physics CEO @TomGrinyer and representatives at Parliament Buildings.
Ministers learned more about the work of the Institute and how the future growth and innovation of Physics-Powered Industries can benefit the economy here.
ALT Image of seven people standing in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings. Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron are photographed with Tom Grinyer (Group Chief Executive, Institute of Physics), Tony McBride (Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Institute of Physics), Michelle McQuaid (Policy Manager for Northern Ireland, Institute of Physics), Lee Reynolds (Head of Northern Ireland and Ireland, Institute of Physics) and Dr Dermot Green (Vice chair of Ireland Committee, Institute of Physics).
Further excellent @IOP_Ireland meetings with Executive Office ministers @aislingreillysf + @PamCameronDUP discussing the huge potential of physics in Northern Ireland, then education committee chair @NIACfEd @NickDMathison who agrees the need to look at physics teacher shortage
An excellent start to the day at the @niassembly with education minister @paulgivan with the @IOP_Ireland team outlining the challenges of getting more kids to study physics and tackling the shortage of physics teachers. #IOPLimitLess
Half way through an excellent visit to Northern Ireland with @PhysicsNews. An early start for the IOP team at the @niassembly with a packed day of meetings
Tom Grinyer retweeted
💡 What do driving a car, climate change, and the scale of the universe have in common? They’re all part of the core physics concepts that we say should be taught in schools. Physics thinking is essential for young people to understand the world and solve big problems.
With UK-wide curriculum reviews ongoing, now’s the time to put these ideas at the centre of education.🌍 Read our article and try our quiz in @thetimes here: thetimes.com/uk/education/ar…
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Tom Grinyer retweeted
The IOP has welcomed the appointment of Professor Mark Thomson as the new Director General of @CERN. Tom Grinyer, the chief executive of the IOP said: “The appointment of Professor Mark Thomson as the Director General of CERN is great news for the UK and European particle physics community and we would like to send our warmest congratulations.
ALT Particle accelerator tunnel at CERN.
Tom Grinyer retweeted
Responding to today's #AutumnBudget announcement, IOP chief executive @TomGrinyer said: "We were pleased to hear the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP talk about protecting research and development funding and reiterating the role of science and innovation in driving long-term growth in today's Budget but would welcome clarity about what this will mean for research and innovation programmes and budgets, including Horizon funding.
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Tom Grinyer retweeted
🔬 We've joined a coalition of top UK scientists and research leaders, including @ProfBrianCox and Dr Sir Tim Hunt, to voice serious concerns about potential cuts to the #ScienceBudget. In a letter to @thetimes, we've warned that slashing R&D investment would halt progress, costing jobs and expertise especially when the UK needs innovation for growth. The call is clear: invest in science now to secure the future of our economy. Let’s ensure R&D remains a priority. Read it here: sciencecampaign.org.uk/analy…
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Tom Grinyer retweeted
Congratulations once again to all the winners of the IOP Medal and Prize Awards 👏 🎉 Next week, we will be announcing the winners of the Teachers of Physics Awards. Keep an eye out on our feed!
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