Paul Howarth: IOP president highlights the need to raise the profile of physics in society

· Physicsworld · May 14, 2026, 1:39 p.m.
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Summary
In a podcast interview, Paul Howarth, president of the IOP, emphasizes the importance of elevating the societal perception of physics and discusses the adverse effects of recent funding cuts on fundamental physics research in the UK.
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