On 26th June, the Real Observatorio Astronómico de Madrid was officially recognised as an EPS Historic Site of Physics, joining the European Physical Society’s programme honouring locations that have made outstanding contributions to the development of physics in Europe. The recognition celebrates more than two...
Read the latest issue of our online newsletter here!
Europe is entering a period of noteworthy astronomical events: three major solar eclipses in three consecutive years (2026, 2027, and 2028.) Each event offers unique viewing opportunities across the continent, from totality over Spain to an annular “ring of fire” visible from Portugal and beyond....
Activities of the EPS Young Minds – Author: Mia Martín Rodríguez The Spanish association Physics League held an outreach workshop to Paris, titled “La Nuit de la Physique”, in an effort to teach in an interactive and enjoyable way different physical phenomena to Spanish-speaking students...
The European Physical Society, in collaboration with Gruppo Acinque., is pleased to announce the second edition of the Alessandro Volta Prize, established on the bicentenary of Alessandro Volta’s death. The prize honours outstanding achievements in physics and celebrates the lasting impact of scientific innovation on...
Nominations are now open for the Alessandro Volta Prize, a European Physical Society [EPS] prize. The award, intended to promote excellence in research, will be given in recognition of outstanding research and achievements in physics. The Alessandro Volta Prize is given to individuals or groups...
Read the latest issue of our online newsletter here!
The Council of the European Physical Society (EPS) held its spring meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 15–16 May 2026. The meeting was hosted by the Lithuanian Physical Society in collaboration with the University of Vilnius at the National Centre for Natural and Technological Sciences and...
Budapest, 22 May 2026. Today, following more than two years of intense work of the European particle physics community under the auspices of the European Strategy Group, the CERN Council updated the European Strategy for Particle Physics, which sets out an ambitious scientific vision for...
The European Physical Society (EPS) is proud to announce its 2026 distinctions and awards, recognising outstanding contributions to physics across all career stages. The distinctions were announced at the EPS Council meeting held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 15–16 May 2026. Also announced during the meeting...