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Be part of the leading professional body actively working to promote developments in physics both in the UK and internationally, providing a unique forum for dialogue and debate on a richly varied and continually evolving field of knowledge.  We believe that the Institute of Physics is a place where anyone interested in physics can come and find something to excite enthusiasm and involvement and to develop understanding of the fascinating science which underpins much our of everyday lives.

Working on your behalf, the Institute:

• builds networks of physicists based on technical and professional interests
• publishes an internationally acclaimed range of magazines, journals, reference works
• allows access to a range of award-winning web sites for members, students, graduates, teachers and school children
• actively promotes physics to external audiences, working to increase awareness importance of physics in education and industry
• provides careers advice and guidance for physicists at all career stages

Available to you as a member……

• Physics World – the highly respected monthly magazine, reporting latest news and developments
• Interactions – the member newspaper of the Institute of Physics
• Dedicated websites – for members, students, graduates, teachers and children
• Conferences – conferences in all areas of physics, from half-day briefings to large international events
• Technical and Professional Groups, and Divisions – specialist subject groups provide a forum for discussion on progress in research and development in pure and applied physics. Several groups working together form divisions, which promote an interdisciplinary approach
• Journals – a range of over 50 journals covering most areas of physics: members can subscribe to up to three journals per year at discounted rates
• Surveys and policy representation –  an opportunity to express your views through periodic surveys for aggregation in IOP policy representation

• Dedicated careers information – one-to-one support as well as online and printed resources
• Mentoring facility & workshops  - mentor-mentee matching service to help with chartered status application and other career issues
• Professional Development service - dedicated service to help you with your professional development needs, including courses, workshops and accreditation of training schemes
• Chartered status – represents the highest standards of professionalism.
• Regional branch events – activities in your local area
• Discounts and bursaries – discounted registration fees for conferences, journals and software.  Travel bursaries for young members

• PhysMail – a full web-based e-mail facility for members including a forwarding service
• 76 Portland Place – access to the Institute’s members’ room, as well as the opportunity to hire the  professional meeting and conference facilities
• Member Diary – a 16 month diary and address book containing useful scientific data
• Online Services – convenient renewals and amendment of your member records