2026
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Celebrating the women shaping the future of science and scholarly publishing
To mark the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing celebrate women who are advancing scientific discovery and help to build a research culture where everyone can thrive. This year, we are highlighting the voices of women whose work is pushing their fields forward. This includes members of our editorial boards, researchers and reviewers whose papers and expertise are shaping […]
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Women in Science: Interview with Peer Reviewer Berenice Posada-Ramírez
What inspired you to pursue a career in science, and what continues to motivate you today? From an early age, I was fascinated by the physical phenomena that shape our world. My questions were simple, “Why do rainbows form?” “Where does light come from?”- but they revealed a deep and growing curiosity about the nature […]
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Women in Science: Interview with Peer Reviewer Dr. Sarah McFall-Boegeman
What inspired you to pursue a career in science, and what continues to motivate you today? I have always really loved getting to find out why something is taking place. It wasn’t always clear that I wanted to go into science, but what I found was that when I was younger, I had a lot […]
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Women in Science: Interview with Peer Reviewer Dr. Bárbara Bermúdez Reyes
What inspired you to pursue a career in science, and what continues to motivate you today? I started cooking as a child and observed how the colors of the ingredients changed when mixed together and cooked. I believe it was at that moment that the need to understand the transformation of materials became my motivation […]
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IOP Publishing signs the Publishers Association UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has signed the UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28, reaffirming its commitment to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DE&I) publishing sector. As a signatory to the pledge, IOPP will strive to ensure fair opportunities and an environment where everyone is respected, heard and supported. The pledge, led by the Publishers Association, brings together […]
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IOP Publishing and GetFTR: A Partnership Built on Trust and Discovery
Accessing reliable scientific information should be simple, but for many researchers it’s not. Paywalls, unclear entitlements, and questions around credibility can slow progress. As a society publisher, IOP Publishing (IOPP) is committed to removing these barriers. Its partnership with GetFTR (Get Full Text Research) helps researchers access trusted, up-to-date content quickly and confidently. Meeting Researchers Where They Are By […]
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Open for Nominations: The 2026 2DM Young Scientist Awards
The journal 2D Materials established the annual 2DM Young Scientist Award in both 2024 and 2025, with the aim of encouraging and supporting scientific innovation in the 2D materials community. Building on the success of the first two editions, 2D Materials is once again partnering with the 2026 International Forum on Graphene in Shenzhen & […]
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IOP Publishing cuts carbon emissions by over a third, driving sustainable change
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has achieved a 36% reduction in carbon emissions compared to its 2020 baseline as part of its sustainability journey. This achievement reflects the publisher’s commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations and supporting a more sustainable, diverse, and equitable future for the global scientific community. Key milestones on its journey toward greater sustainability include the move to its new, energy-efficient head office in […]
