SAIP Institute of Physics

The SAIP was established in July 1955 and has grown to a membership of over 600 in 2015, of which about 10% are in other African countries
or further abroad. It has also diversified to the extent that there are today a number of Divisions within the SAIP, concentrating on more specific fields,
whilst participating in the general activities of the Institute.

Objectives of the SAIP:

  • To promote study and research in physics and related subjects
    and to encourage their applications.
  • To further the exchange of knowledge among physicists
    by means of publications and conferences.
  • To uphold the status of and ensure a high standard
    of professional conduct among physicists.
  • To do all such other lawful things as may be necessary
    to attain the above objects including the co-operation with other institutes or societies, to the benefit of both.