OSFC tutor wins prestigious physics prize

The IOP Teachers of Physics Awards celebrate outstanding classroom practice in the teaching of physics. Kulvinder is pictured teaching her class

Kulvinder Randhawa from Oldham Sixth Form College has been awarded a 2024 Teachers of Physics Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for their inspirational physics teaching.

The IOP Teachers of Physics Awards celebrate outstanding classroom practice in the teaching of physics and recognise the success of secondary-level physics teachers in the UK and Ireland who, by their dedication and excellence in the classroom, have raised the state of physics teaching in their schools and colleges. 

Physics and physicists have a vital role to play in solving some of the 21st century’s biggest challenges, such as responding to climate change, ensuring personal and online security and supporting an ageing population.

Without dedicated physics teachers there would be far less physics-based research and industry, and the world would not benefit from the contributions made by physicists. 

The IOP is the UK and Ireland’s professional body for physicists. Its members come from across the physics community, including academia, research, industry, and education.

Committed to working with teachers of physics at all levels, and across the schools landscape, the IOP has a strong track record of supporting teaching in schools: from its teacher training scholarship programme and comprehensive programme of ongoing professional development, to online teacher support and resources.

Understanding and enjoying science can lead to a rewarding career, to improved analytical thinking skills and an inspiring teacher is crucial to supporting this.

Ian Horsewell, Strategic Lead for Professional Community and Retention at the IOP, said: "We are pleased to be able to recognise the work of Kulvinder Randhawa. 

"Each of this year’s winners has, through their skill and personal commitment, made a significant positive difference to the teaching of physics in their school, the student experience and the level of student achievement.

"On behalf of the Institute of Physics, I warmly congratulate all of them and thank them for their dedication to their students, their school and their subject."

Kulvinder receives a prize of £1,000, a paperweight award and a certificate. 

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