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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 16/02/2026

In @thetimes.com , IOP chief executive @tomgrinyer.bsky.social warns 30% cuts to physics research risk talent drain & damage to UK science. Physics powers AI, quantum & green energy - and UK support for projects at CERN has been cut. We need the promised good news - urgently. 📰 bit.ly/4aTVQo0

Image of IOP CEO Tom Grinyer's letter to the Sunday Times about the proposed UKRI funding cuts and its impact on British R&D.

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 06/11/2025

In a letter published in @thetimes.com, IOP CEO @tomgrinyer.bsky.social supported the aim to offer all three sciences separately at GCSE in the Curriculum and Assessment Review but called for the government to help “retain, recruit and retrain a generation of physics teachers”. 🔗 bit.ly/4oVjPYa

Image of IOP CEO Tom Grinyer's letter in The Times.

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 23/06/2025

Big news for UK quantum tech! The government is set to invest over £500m in quantum computing - a technology poised to transform everything from healthcare to national security. Quoted in the @financialtimes.com, IOP chief executive @tomgrinyer.bsky.social said: (1/4) 👇🧵

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UK government to invest more than £500mn in quantum computing

Cash boost for technology with potential to transform areas ranging from industrial materials to communications security

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Mattia Walschaers @walschaers.eu · 16/06/2025

Dear friends and colleagues from the physics community, be sure not to forget that you can nominate young researchers for the early career prize of New Journal of Physics! 🏆 iopscience.iop.org/journal/1367...

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Early Career Award - New Journal of Physics - IOPscienceSearch

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Up early for @instituteofphysics.bsky.social parliamentary drop in to celebrate the International Year of Quantum. Great to be in a packed room of MPs, civil servants and scientists discussing the impact of physics www.iop.org/physics-comm...

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 13/06/2025

Yesterday, we hosted the Physics Deep Tech Showcase in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, highlighting the strength of up and coming early-stage businesses to the UK govt & deep tech investors. We heard from over 25 physics deep tech companies (1/2) 👇🧵

Image of IOP CEO Tom Grinyer addressing deep tech businesses and partners at the deep tech event.

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 08/06/2025

Strong start to the day with our Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Tony McBride, on BBC Breakfast - calling for a 10-year strategic plan for science. 📺 As the government gears up for the #SpendingReview, it's time to think long-term. #SciencePolicy #FutureOfScience

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 05/06/2025

We are pleased to have had a productive meeting yesterday with Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell to highlight the urgent need for a long-term plan to tackle the physics teacher shortage across England. We discussed the importance of recruiting, retaining and retraining specialist teachers (1/2) 👇

Image of Schools Minister Catherine McKinnon and IOP CEO Tom Grinyer.

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 14/05/2025

In a letter published in The Times, IOP CEO Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social reflects on the spirit of international collaboration at CERN. While we welcome parts of the UK's immigration proposals, some changes risk making it harder for science to thrive here. 🧵⬇️ (1/2)

Image of published letter in The Times newspaper by IOP CEO Tom Grinyer which responds to the government's proposed immigration changes.

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Delighted that @thetimes.com have printed my letter on behalf of the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social on the impact on science of the Immigration White Paper. The IOP believe the UK must continue to welcome scientific talent if it is to keep its place as a leading science and technology nation.

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 20/02/2025

The International Year of Quantum launched in the UK yesterday with a brilliant conference at the @royalsociety.org. Speakers included IOP's chief exec @tomgrinyer.bsky.social, Louis Barson and Professor Sir Peter Knight. Catch up here: royalsociety.org/science-even... #QuantumYear2025

Image of Prof Sheila Rowan, Tom Grinyer and Louis Barson.

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Really pleased to help open @royalsociety.org conference on Quantum Information with past IOP @instituteofphysics.bsky.social 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-commun…

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Looking back over the year a highlight for me was being appointed a trustee of the Patients Association. 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. t.co/aPHLdOYI20

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

In the post Covid workplace all staff days are among my favourite days of the year - great to get so many Institute of Physics staff together in the same place, sharing ideas, discussing the future, what 2025 will bring and quantum physics!

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Hoping third time lucky watching #Pompey after Blackburn and Millwall. Electricity ✅ Stopped raining ✅ Not too windy ✅ Third time lucky 🤞

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Nominations are open for the Medals & Prizes for #IOPAwards25 that celebrate people who make physics extraordinary. From research to education and business, physics is everywhere - we’re here to recognise those shaping the future. Close 31 January 2025. Find out more and nominate: iop.org/awards

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IOP Awards

The IOP Awards celebrate the people, organisations and achievements that make physics such an exciting discipline.

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A great 3 days in Northern Ireland with the Institute of Physics. Great to meet at the @niassembly.bsky.social the education minister, junior exec ministers, chair of the education comm + chief scientific adviser. Pleased discuss how future growth with physics based skills can benefit the economy.

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Tom Grinyer @tomgrinyer.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

So @bsky.app let’s see how this works. Expect posts about physics, Portsmouth FC and commuting.

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