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Open Educational Resources (OER)

Directory of Open Access Journals
A unique and extensive index of diverse open access scholarly peer-reviewed journals from around the world. Includes South African and African journals.

South African

South African Institute of Physics
On these pages you will find information on what the institute does, how to become a member, jobs in physics in South Africa and career information for young scientists.
SAIP Conference

Association and Institutes

American Association of Physics Teachers Journals
Journals of the AAPT, an association dedicated to the understanding of physics through teaching. Includes American Journal of Physics and Physics Teacher.

South African Medical Physics Society (SAMPS)
SAMPS provides a medium for facilitation of communication between Medical Physicists in South Africa, contributing to the enhancement of the profession in South Africa. The society aims to organise scientific meetings on the application of physics in medicine and offers advice in matters associated with the medical physics profession.
The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP)

International

American Physical society
European Physical Society
Swiss Physical Society
Women in Physics Society
The purpose of the Oxford Women in Physics Society is to promote career development of women in physics while providing a welcoming support network. We aim to enhance the experience of women working in the department through increased interaction with peers, mentors, and role models.
Physics World