Special events

In September and October 2025, the European Physical Society is running a weekly webinar series on Discovery Space.  The first webinars are aimed primarily at teachers who are new to Discovery Space, and will support teachers to implement Discovery Space learning scenarios in their classroom.  In October, the focus will shift towards a deeper understanding of Discovery Space, how to spread its use amongst colleagues and become ambassadors for the project. Hosted by EPS project officer Michael Gregory, and joined by exciting guest hosts from across Europe, each webinar will focus on a different learning scenario or aspect of Discovery Space. Date/Time  Title  Guest hosts  Registration Link  September Schedule Tues Sept 9th 17:00 -    18:00 CET Introduction to Discovery Space and online Platform  Nikolaos Grammatikos and Evangelia Anagnostopoulou  Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (Greece)  https://youtu.be/62XtGkonCYo Tues Sept 16th 17:00 -    18:00 CET AI-Enhanced Pendulum Learning Scenario  Dimitris Koulentianos,  Ellinogermaniki Agogi (Greece)  https://youtu.be/PTROCwCXz5I Mon Sept 22th 18:00 -    19:00 CET Zookeepers of the Galaxy Learning Scenario Michael Gregory European Physical Society https://youtu.be/nGsI_PKZ2VI Monday Oct 6th 18:00 CET Inside the Scenario - How DSPACE Learning Journeys Work. Maria Luisa Almeida - NUCLIO https://forms.office.com/e/Z2Nsx5WRhL  Monday Oct 13th 18:00 CET Adapting the Scenario – Tailoring DSPACE Learning Journeys to Your Classroom Maria Luisa Almeida - NUCLIO and  Michael Gregory - EPS https://forms.office.com/e/AWGj5cVx2U  Monday  Oct 20th 18:00 CET Creating the Scenario – First Steps Designing Your Own DSPACE Learning Journey Maria Luisa Almeida - NUCLIO and  Michael Gregory - EPS https://forms.office.com/e/KgAZS2n431  Monday  Oct 27th 18:00 CET Beyond the Scenario – Sharing Experiences and Inspiring New Journeys Maria Luisa Almeida - NUCLIO and  Michael Gregory - EPS https://forms.office.com/e/7M3jPF53py   

We’d be delighted to welcome you to a very special event hosted by the Institute of Physics at the Royal Institution to celebrate the International Year of Quantum. This two-day conference celebrates a century of quantum breakthroughs and explores the exciting possibilities ahead. We’ve brought together some of the world’s leading thinkers in quantum science, including: Jim Al-Khalili Sir Peter Knight Anton Zeilinger Fay Dowker ...and many more. It promises to be a vibrant and thought-provoking gathering, and we would be especially pleased if you and your colleagues could join us. Please see details below and how you can register.

Quantum technologies are poised to redefine industries, revolutionize problem-solving, and accelerate scientific discovery. Accessible quantum education is no longer a luxury but a necessity to ensure inclusivity and innovation across all sectors. The Quantum Education Summit 2025 aims to break down barriers to quantum knowledge by offering sessions tailored to all levels of expertise. From beginners exploring the basics to advanced learners delving into cutting-edge developments, the event emphasizes the need to make quantum technologies both understandable and accessible to all.

Welcome to UP2026 - the XXIV International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena We are delighted to welcome you to UP2026, the 24th edition of the International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena, to be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, from August 2 to 7, 2026. The conference will take place at the Sapporo Convention Centre, conveniently located in the heart of the city. This marks the fourth time the conference is hosted in Japan, following the most recent edition in Okinawa in 2014. The Ultrafast Phenomena Conference series began in 1976 and is held every two years. It is widely recognized as the premier international forum for gathering the community of scientists and engineers working in research and technology related to ultrafast phenomena. It brings together atomic, molecular, and condensed matter physicists, physical chemists, biophysicists, and scientists developing new tools, methodologies and techniques, all working on the science of ultrafast phenomena. These phenomena cover the time scales ranging from picoseconds (1 ps = 10-12 s) to hundreds of attoseconds (1 as = 10-18 s). The regular online paper submission system is now open. The deadline to submit papers is January 31, 2026, 23:59 JST Tokyo time. No further extension will be possible. In the recent past, the field of ultrafast phenomena has moved ahead in a breathtaking fashion, thanks in part, to the development of new laser-based as well as accelerator-based sources of ultrashort pulses of electrons and light, such as high-harmonic generation, few-cycle optical pulses, sources of short wavelength radiation such as X-ray free electron lasers. The spectral range of ultrashort pulses of radiation has been extended to the long wavelength range such as Terahertz radiation, and the short wavelength range such as vacuum-ultraviolet and the soft and hard X-ray domains. Together with the development of new methodologies, e.g., multidimensional spectroscopies, THz spectroscopy, electron-based (EELS, PINEM, UED, etc.) and X-ray-based techniques such as serial femtosecond coherent diffractive imaging, these great leaps forward are delivering an impressive degree of insight into phenomena both within atoms and between atoms and up in scale to macromolecular systems. At the same time, the flexibility in methodologies opens perspectives for major applications in the fields of solar energy, molecular electronics, optoelectronic devices, biomimetic devices, etc. Finally, all this is accompanied by an improvement in theoretical models, strongly supported by the increase in computational power, which are indispensable for our understanding of phenomena on such ultrafast time scales. Sapporo, one of Japan's largest and most vibrant cities, is nestled in the northern island of Hokkaido. It offers a unique blend of modern amenities, rich culture, and stunning natural landscapes—an ideal setting for this exciting scientific gathering. We hope you will take time to experience the distinct culture, natural beauty, and refreshing climate that Sapporo and Hokkaido have to offer during the summer season. We look forward to welcoming you to Sapporo and to UP2026—an exciting week of cutting-edge science, meaningful discussions, and memorable experiences. See you in Sapporo! Elisabetta Collini (General Chair) Akiyoshi Hishikawa (General Chair) Amber Krummel (Program Chair) Eiji J. Takahashi (Program Chair)