Oldham teacher given award from Institute of Physics

Oldham Sixth Form College tutor, Kulvinder Randhawa, has been awarded a 2024 Teachers of Physics Award.

The award recognises the 'success of secondary-level physics teachers who have raised the profile of physics and science in schools and colleges'.

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

Committed to working with teachers of physics at all levels, and across the school 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.

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."

The Institute of Physics' teachers of physics award was only presented to eight teachers across the country.

The IOP said that Kulvinder was chosen for the award due to 'inspirational professional development and support of colleagues in local secondary schools, exemplary work with technicians, and support for pupils through extracurricular activities'.

Kulvinder Randhawa received an engraved award paperweight as well as a certificate and a cash prize of £1,000. 

Physicists must tackle the daunting tasks of the 21st century, such as dealing with climate change, supporting an aging population as well as ensuring personal and online security.