Institute of Physics

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The Institute of Physics (IOP) is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. Formed in 1874 as the Physical Society of London and merging with the Institute of Physics in 1960, they "engage with policymakers and the general public to develop awareness and understanding of the value of physics."^[1]

People

Professor Andrew Walker, FRSE Deputy Principal, Heriot-Watt University; Professor of Modern Optics, Heriot-Watt University; Fellowship Secretary, The Royal Society of Edinburgh; Formerly: Vice-President, The Royal Society of Edinburgh; Chairman of the Institute of Physics Scottish Branch.

Affiliations

Scottish Parliament Science Information Service | British Nuclear Energy Society, V. S. Crocker of the Institute is a trustee

The Institute of Physics is a donor to the Science Media Centre. ^[2]

It is also an Associate Member of the *All Party Parliamentary Group on Climate Change Group

Business affiliates

The Institute runs a 'Business Affiliates network' which is markets as providing the following 'privileges' for business:

Share our visions: Be identified with the Institute's initiatives in support of industry...
Power to influence: Advise the Institute on industry focus and policy, and input to Institute publications. Also, extend your power to influence, for example, through the Institute's submissions to government.
Recruitment advantages: Gain access to the Institute's job search services...
Networking opportunities: Receive invitations to our industry-relevant events and meetings, and those held jointly with other industry and technology networks.
Exclusive access: Claim complimentary places at our biannual Key Insight Business Briefings, which attract high-profile speakers and participants from business, government and finance. ...
Special invitations: Take your place at the Institute's prestigious black-tie Awards Dinner each spring. Business affiliates may book tables - perfect for corporate entertaining of clients or staff.
Information updates: Get regular information updates and copies of reports, keeping business affiliates informed about relevant developments in government policy, support initiatives and other activities.
Hot links & prominence: Benefit from a complimentary hot link from the Institute's website.
Sponsorship priority: Business affiliates are given advance notice and priority for sponsorship opportunities across the Institute's activities and initiatives.^[3]

Current members of the Business Affiliates Network

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Notes

↑ IOP, About us, accessed 24 Oct 2013.
↑ SMC, Funding, accessed 29 September 2013. See also Science Media Centre - Funding
↑ IOP, Business Affiliates Network: Key Privileges for Affiliates, accessed 07 Mar 2009.
↑ For a full list of the Institute's Business Affiliates Network see: IOP, Business Affiliates Network: Member Companies, accessed 07 Mar 2009.

[1] IOP, About us, accessed 24 Oct 2013.

[2] SMC, Funding, accessed 29 September 2013. See also Science Media Centre - Funding

[3] IOP, Business Affiliates Network: Key Privileges for Affiliates, accessed 07 Mar 2009.

[4] For a full list of the Institute's Business Affiliates Network see: IOP, Business Affiliates Network: Member Companies, accessed 07 Mar 2009.

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