Rosse Medal

The Institute of Physics awards the Rosse Medal each year to the winner of the postgraduate science communication competition. The medal commemorates the 3rd Earl of Rosse (Sir William Parsons KP, FRS) and his contributions to science.

Postgraduate students are invited to submit posters communicating any research area in physics to be considered for inclusion at the meeting. The posters should be prepared for presentation and communication to a general physics audience. Students are expected to attend for both days. Should you not be able to attend for both days please contact ireland@iop.org before registering.

All entrants should bring a poster (size A1, portrait) and a short power point presentation (max 5 minutes) with them.

Process

The Rosse Medal Competition will take place over the two days. Entrants will be required to set up posters between 2-3pm on the Friday. This will give attendees an opportunity to see all posters before the official judging process begins on Saturday morning.

· Poster set up – Friday 28/02 between 2-3pm

· Viewing/discussion of posters – Friday 28/02 between 3-6pm

· 1st round – Official judging (Saturday morning)

· 2nd round – Top 5 entries present a 5 minute presentation (afternoon)

· Winner announcement and medal presentation will take place on Saturday afternoon.

The Rosse Medal winner will represent Ireland at the next 3 Minute Wonder Final (date TBC).

Abstract Deadline: 16:00 Friday 14th February 2025 (requested details – author, title, abstract max. 350 words)

Bursaries

A number of bursaries are available to those entering the Rosse Medal competition. Please download the bursary application form here.

Please email tara.lewis@iop.org if you have any questions.