About us
The Institute of Physics in Ireland is a scientific membership society devoted to promoting physics and bringing physicists together for the benefit of all.
It has over 2000 members and operates in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is part of the Institute of Physics.
The Institute of Physics in Ireland aims to advance physics research, application and education. Its membership is wide-ranging and multidisciplinary, including the educational, industrial, medical, and general public sectors. The Institute seeks common purpose with other learned societies to promote science and science-based learning and to influence science policy in the two jurisdictions on the island. Special emphasis is placed on supporting physics teachers by promoting in our schools the value, joy and benefits of a knowledge of physics and its applications.
International
The IOP in Ireland represents Ireland on a number of international bodies – find out more
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