On Friday, March 20, the Physics of Batteries Primary Schools Outreach Project with facilitators from @unioflimerick.bsky.social made a visit to Castleconnell National School—here with a group of enthusiastic 6th class students.

Niloufar is our Professional Support Coach. She works with primary and secondary teachers across Northern Ireland, to strengthen physics teaching and provide tailored support. If you’d like help in your physics department—or want to join our mailing list—send an email to [email protected].

We would like to once again congratulate Tara Ryan from University of Limerick on her winning this year’s Rosse Medal Competition in #ScienceCommunication. With close to 50 entrants presenting at the Ireland Spring Conference, the competition was steep.

This was true a few years ago. This is what we’re still working to improve. On #InternationalWomensDay and all other days. #IWD

Prof Tara Shears, Dr Eimear Conroy, and Mr Oleksandr Minaiev in a panel discussion led by our own Dr Sarah Markham. #SpringConf2026

Prof Mark Thomson. Director General of #CERN, on what’s next on the physics horizon. #SpringConf2026

And we’re off to a sunny start of the second day of the Ireland Spring Conference. #SpringConf2026

Day 2 is taking off in a couple of hours. Before the end of the day, this year’s #RosseMedal will be in the hands of a very proud awardee, for excellent #ScienceCommunication. #SpringConf2026

And that’s a wrap for Day 1. There is more where this came from tomorrow. #SpringConf2026

This year’s #RosseMedal judges will be hard at work for two days, crowning the winner of IOP Ireland’s postgraduate science communication competition. #SpringConf2026

Prof Ronan McNulty on Irish physics research at #CERN. #SpringConf2026

This #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience we shine a spotlight on Dr Charlotte Palmer, who opens up new avenues with her research on laser-plasma. Her tip to young girls with physics goals is “Don’t exclude yourself! Focus your efforts towards things that are good for you.” #WomenInSTEM

There is still time to register for the Spring Conference. Closing date is extended to February 13. Bring a plus-one and join us in Waterford! #SpringConf2026

Registration for this year’s Spring Conference closes on February 6. Secure your spot today at tinyurl.com/SpringConf26 to hear one of our keynote speakers, Prof Ronan McNulty from University College Dublin! #SpringConf26

Dr Felix Flicker explaining quantum entanglement at last week’s Tyndall Lecture at @ucddublin.bsky.social. If you missed this opportunity to learn how to grow a quantum computer, you can catch him this week at @unioflimerick.bsky.social (February 5) and @uniofgalway.bsky.social (February 6).

Last week to sign up for our Spring Conference and one of our keynote speakers, Prof Mark Thomson, Director-General of CERN. Register at tinyurl.com/SpringConf26. See you in Waterford, February 27–28! #SpringConf26

On January 30, Dr Felix Flicker from University of Bristol is giving a talk on how to grow a quantum computer. Join us to learn all about this! For further information and to sign up, please go to tinyurl.com/tyndall300126. #TyndallLecture2026

We have relaunched our Public Engagement Grant Scheme. This offers up to €1,000 to individuals and organisations based in Ireland and Northern Ireland, for physics-based events and activities. Apply today!

One of the highlights at IOP Ireland’s Spring Conference is the Rosse Medal Science Communication Competition. For more information about this and to sign up, use the QR code or go to www.iop.eventsair.com/sw2026.

Call for all event volunteers. On February 13–14, 10 am–6 pm, we will be running activities at Northern Ireland Science Festival. Email [email protected] to see how you can help bring our activities to life!

Waterford will be hosting this year’s Spring Conference. Keynote speakers are Prof. Mark Thomson, Director-General Designate, and Prof. Ronan McNulty from University College Dublin. Don’t miss out. Register at iop.eventsair.com/sw2026/.

Students from Stratford College in Dublin, at the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2026 awards ceremony, receiving the Physics of Institute Award (starting at 1:53:44).

Join the Ireland Spring Conference at the Tower Hotel Waterford on February 27–28. The conference will highlight Ireland’s new role in CERN and feature talks, a panel discussion, and the Rosse Medal Science Communication Competition. For details and registration visit iop.eventsair.com/sw2026/

Congratulations to this year’s Earnshaw Award winner David Connolly of TU Dublin, presented by IOP Ireland Committee Chair Dr Sarah Markham at the IOP Winter Gathering at the Spencer Hotel Dublin. And congratulations to Priyanka Saini at UCD who was awarded The Student Community Contribution Prize.