Read article: How ‘pop Newton’ can help inspire the next generation
Richard Easther and Frank Wang argue that a "Newton first" approach can be better for undergraduates than focusing solely on "modern physics"
Read article: Non-physicists find opportunity in the quantum industry, improving the university experience
We also chat about the 42nd International Conference on High Energy Physics
Read article: A quarter of UK students say school physics teaching is poor
A survey by the Ogden Trust finds that half of those that didn’t take physics post-16 say they did not enjoy the subject
Read article: Celebrating attosecond science, physics tournament focuses on fun
We chat about ultrashort pulses and ultrasharp students in this podcast
Read article: Effective Science Communication (3rd edition) with Sam Illingworth
Available to watch now, sponsored by the IOP Publishing ebook, Effective Science Communication, learn more about science communication
Read article: Data science CDT puts industry collaboration at its heart
The Liverpool Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) for Innovation in Data Intensive Science is preparing the next generation of physicists for their future careers
Read article: Quantum-themed escape room opens at German science museum
Game aims to teach children 10 and older about the quantum world
Read article: Ask me anything: Florence Downs – ‘I get to satisfy my burning curiosities about new technologies’
Florence Downs is an editor at Ingenia, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s magazine for young people interested in STEM
Read article: Purpose-Led Publishing: Antonia Seymour outlines the role of not-for-profit publishers
We also explore what makes a good science podcast with a student of science communication
Read article: Tackling England’s physics teacher shortage with a new apprenticeship scheme
Urgent action is needed to combat widening inequalities in access to physics education
