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Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the UK and Ireland's main professional body for physicists. It was founded as the Physical Society in 1874 and it now has over 35,000 members worldwide. It grants the professional qualifications of Chartered Physicist (CPhys) as well as Chartered Scientist (CSci) as a member organisation of the Science Council and Chartered Engineer (CEng) as a nominated body of the Engineering Council. 
The Institute of Physics building in Portland Place The IOP runs Physics.org, an online guide to physics. The IOP also provides services to its members including careers advice and professional development. Physics World is the membership magazine of the IOP with its accompanying website physicsworld.com which has physics news, jobs, and resources. The IOP is also prominent in its work in policy and advocacy, lobbying for stronger support for physics in education, research and industry. Through a wholly owned subsidiary, IOP Publishing, the IOP is a leading publisher of science books and international journals, with over 40 titles. IOP Publishing has won the Queen's Award for Export Achievement three times, in 1990, 1995 and 2000. It also publishes the magazine, ''Optics & Laser Europe'' A second subsidiary, Institute of Physics Events, runs a conference venue at 76 Portland Place, London.
MembershipThere are three grades of membership: Associated Member (AMInstP), Member (MInstP) and Fellow (FInstP). Qualification for AMInstP is normally by completion of an undergraduate degree accredited by the Institute – this covers almost all UK physics degrees. An AMInstP can become an MInstP by gaining professional experience as a physicist and an FInstP by making "an outstanding contribution to the profession". MInstP and FInstP are the two corporate grades of membership, granting the right to vote in Institute elections. There are also student and affiliate grades of membership for those currently studying physics degrees and those who do not have accredited degrees (or equivalent experience). Chartered PhysicistThe Institute grants the professional title of Chartered Physicist (CPhys). Until 1998 this was granted automatically with MInstP, however since then it has become a separate qualification that is equal in stature to Chartered Engineer. In order to gain the qualification, a physicist must be appropriately qualified (an MSci or MPhys undergraduate master's degree is standard, although experience leading to an equivalent level can be counted), have had a minimum of two years of structured training and a minimum of two years responsible work experience, have demonstrated a commitment to continuing professional development, and have gained a number of competencies. QualificationsThe IOP accredits undergraduate degrees (BSc/BA and MSci/MPhys) in Physics in British and Irish universities. At post-16 level, the IOP has developed the 'Advancing Physics' A-level course, in conjunction with the OCR examining board, which is accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Academic dressThe Institute grants academic dress to the various grades of membership. Those who have passed the Institute's graduateeship examination are entitled to a violet damask Oxford burgon-shaped hood (a cowl only, with no cape) lined with red taffeta. Corporate members (MInstP and FInstP) may wear a full-shaped (cowl and cape) violet damask hood lined with violet tafeta. Additionally MInstP and those who have passed the graduateeship examination are entitled to wear a black mortarboard and a black bachelor's-style gown, while FInstP may wear a black doctor's bonnet with red tassels and a black Oxford doctor's-style gown with facings (10cm) and sleeves (15cm) of violet taffeta. AwardsThe Institute of Physics bestows several awards to recognise and reward outstanding achievements in physics. These include:
Publications of the Institute
IOP PublishingIOP Publishing is a wholly owned subsidiary of the IOP. There are offices in Bristol, Philadelphia, Tokyo, Beijing and Washington DC. It publishes a large number of journals, websites and magazines. Its books publishing business was sold to Taylor and Francis in 2005. PhysicsWorld.comPhysicsWorld.com (formerly called PhysicsWeb.org) is a web site providing various up-to-date information relating to the study and application of physics. The most significant content of the site is news, employment, and upcoming-events-related information. Several of these services were originally part of a web site called The Internet Pilot to Physics or TIPTOP. Other
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