November 2019 | Facts and Info from the European Physical Society | e-EPS
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The Great Telescope at Birr Castle – an EPS Historic Site
The Great Telescope at Birr Castle, the astounding achievement of one man, has been recognised as a European Physical Society Historic Site. Karl Grandin, Chair of the EPS Historic Sites Committee, represented the Society at a ceremony on September 20, commenting on the Castle’s “remarkable and unique history”.
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Edison Volta Prize 2020: Call for nominations
Nominations are now open for the Edison Volta Prize of the European Physical Society [EPS]. The award – intended to promote excellence in research – will be given in recognition of outstanding research and achievements in physics.
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EPS Gero Thomas Medal and EPS Fellows: Call for nominations
EPS Members are invited to submit nominations for the EPS Gero Thomas Medal and for the EPS Fellows.
Deadline 15 January 2020.
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EPS-roll-ups “Physics in YOUR life – Physics and Society” now also in German
On the occasion of its 175th anniversary, the German Physical Society has translated the roll-ups "Physics in YOUR life - Physics and Society" of the European Physical Society into German.
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Handmade Science and Brain-Ring Game
In May, EPS Yerevan and Artsakh Young Minds Sections won the best activity prize at 8th EPS Young Minds Leadership Meeting held in Erlangen, Germany.
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JENAS: astroparticle, nuclear and particle physicists meet
The first JENAS, Joint ECFA-NuPECC-APPEC Seminar, attracted 230 participants resulting in a full auditorium at the Laboratoire de l’Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL) in Orsay.
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ise: HE budget campaign
The budget discussion regarding the next 7-year framework program (Horizon Europe – HE) is coming to a close. A lower investment than hoped for in Horizon Europe (HE) looks highly probable due to an unfavorable geo-political situation.
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First ever winners of new Institute of Physics Technician Awards announced
The first ever IOP Technician Awards winners were announced in October: five winners in four categories.
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The First Balkan Physics Olympiad – BPO2019
The idea of a Balkan Physical Olympiad (BPO) emerged at the time of the formation of the Balkan Physics Union (1985-1987).
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EPS Executive Committee and Staff activities October 2019
The EPS works to support its members. Click here for the list of the activities of the EPS Executive Committee and the EPS Staff.
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The importance of physics to the economies of Europe
An independent economic analysis from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) for the EPS.
