IPPOG brings together countries, research institutions, experiments and outreach professionals to promote particle physics education and outreach worldwide.

Its work is supported by a network of governance bodies, coordination structures, working groups and committees. Explore how IPPOG is organised, meet the people involved and discover the organisations that make up the network.

HOW IPPOG IS ORGANISED

IPPOG is an international collaboration governed by a Memorandum of Understanding. Its organisational structure brings together representatives of its members, a team responsible for coordination, and groups that support specific activities and areas of work.

GOVERNANCE & COODRINATION

Collaboration Board

The Collaboration Board governs IPPOG and brings together representatives of its Members and Associate Members. These include countries, international particle physics laboratories, experiments and national laboratories.

The IPPOG Chairs report to the CERN Council annually.

Coordination Team

The Coordination Team leads and supports IPPOG’s activities and day-to-day work. One or two IPPOG Chairs are elected by the Collaboration Board for terms of up to three years, with a maximum of two terms. They work with the Core Team, including the Scientific Secretary and other staff, while Programme Coordinators oversee the International Masterclasses and Global Cosmics programmes.

Committees & Advisory Boards

Committees and advisory boards provide expertise, guidance and recommendations to support IPPOG’s governance and activities. Their contributions help the Collaboration Board, Coordination Team and wider collaboration address specific needs.

IPPOG’s current bodies include the Finance and Audit Advisory Board (IFAAB) and the Speakers and Publications Committee (SPC).

ACTIVITIES & COLLABORATION

IPPOG’s activities are supported by steering groups and working groups. These bring people together to coordinate programmes, develop projects, share expertise and advance specific areas of particle physics outreach.

Steering Groups & Activities

Steering groups guide the development and delivery of IPPOG’s main activities and projects, working with the relevant Programme Coordinators. Their mandates may be ongoing or limited to a particular project.

IPPOG’s main activities include:

• International Masterclasses
• Global Cosmics
• Resources Portal

Working Groups

IPPOG’s Working Groups bring together contributors interested in shared topics and projects. They provide a space to exchange ideas, develop initiatives and advance specific areas of outreach. Working Groups are generally long-standing and meet at least twice a year, reporting on their work at IPPOG meetings.

Current Working Groups include:

• Explaining Particle Physics to the Public
• Outreach of Applications for Society
• Exhibitions and Public Events
• International Masterclasses to New Countries
• Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

IPPOG Forum

The IPPOG Forum brings together the Collaboration Board, Coordination Team and other experts involved in IPPOG activities. It supports communication, knowledge exchange and collaboration across the network.

Partners & Contributors

IPPOG collaborates with external organisations that contribute to and support its work in particle physics outreach and education.

MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND IPPOG

IPPOG’s strength lies in its international community, bringing together people and organisations with different backgrounds and expertise. This diversity is an essential part of the collaboration and reflects its commitment to inclusiveness.

Explore the people and organisations involved in IPPOG and learn more about the collaboration’s commitment to inclusive and respectful participation.