Outreach resources

Whether you want to organise your own public engagement and outreach activities or get involved with an event being held near you, this section should help you find what you’re looking for.

If you can’t find the information that you need, or you’d like to discuss an idea then email us at physics.society@iop.org. 

• Activity ideas
  A selection of some of the best ideas for public engagement and outreach activities
• Evaluation
  Evaluation is an important part of any activity, but it doesn't have to be complicated
• Funding
  Several organisations including the IOP have grant schemes that could help to finance your activities
• Good practice guide
  The Institute has produced a guide that provides an overview of good practice in public engagement
• Mobile Science
  Mobile Science is a collection of ideas, suggestions and good practice that have been gathered together by people involved in mobile science projects around the world
• Outreach training
  The Physics in Society team runs a series of one day training workshops for members of the Institute who wish to develop their skills and confidence
• Physicists in Primary Schools
  Resources for physicists who want to interest young children in physics
• Safeguarding children
  The IOP has a Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy which applies to all staff, members and volunteers who carry out activities
• Schools Outreach Support Network (SOSN)
  This email discussion list is open to all who have - or wish to have - strong outreach links with their local schools/colleges and are interested in sharing their experiences with colleagues working in similar roles.
• Useful organisations
  Resources for physicists who want to interest young children in physics