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Why join us

✔ Discounted rates at IOP events and conferences

We deliver a programme of 100 events and conferences for our community. Members enjoy free attendance or discounted rates for those that charge a fee. Events are a gret way to keep you informed of the latest developments across your community and grow your network.


✔ Member resources

Enjoy access to publications, including access to the world's leading physics magazine, PhysicsWorld, learning content, newsletters, and research updates designed to keep you informed and inspired.


✔ Reciprocal Agreements

Members of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Nuclear Institute (NI), the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) and the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) may apply to the IOP to reduce their membership subscription rate by 25%

✔ Professional recognition

We can support you to become professionally registered and be a champion for excellence. Registration provides recognition, credibility and influence in your field, and contributes to elevating the standards of physics and its application for society as a whole.


✔ Career development and support

We offer a wide range of continuing professional development (CPD) activities to broaden your skills and knowledge. We also provide a CPD recording tool for you to reflect, record and share your achievements.


✔ A community that inspires

Join a growing network of individuals who are passionate about advancing physics. Connect with peers, share ideas, collaborate, and get involved in over 50 IOP special interest groups and initiatives.

"I enjoy participating in outreach activities to encourage more girls into physics."

Dr Jessica Boland MInstP


"I have attended a range of IOP conferences and events that I found invaluable for enhancing my understanding of physics."

Dr Arnab Basu Hon.FInstP