International Commission on Physics Education (ICPE) Newsletter, Issue 51

This is the April 2006 issue of the International Commission on Physics Education (ICPE) newsletter. It reflects on global initiatives following the International Year of Physics and reports on the ICPE2005 conference in Delhi and the World Conference on Physics and Sustainable Development in Durban, which outlined action plans for improving physics education worldwide. The issue features articles on using enhanced learning technologies to teach nanoscience research techniques and a comprehensive study of university physics education in Australia, highlighting curriculum changes and teaching challenges. It also announces upcoming conferences in Tokyo and Amsterdam, introduces a new editor, and promotes international student competitions.