November 19, 2020

Interactive map of UK Quantum Landscape launched

The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) has recently released an interactive, searchable and open access tool that maps quantum investment and expertise within the UK. The Quantum Landscape includes businesses, research groups, projects funded through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), UK national centres and postgraduate training centres and is intended to be used as a point […]

November 16, 2020

Hub funds an inspiring quantum-related enrichment programme for school students

A project that will deliver a comprehensive programme of classroom-based activities and quantum-related CPD for A-level students and their teachers has received renewed funding through the Quantum Communications Hub’s Partnership Resource Fund. The project, titled the ‘Quantum Ambassadors Programme’, aims to promote the uptake of STEM subjects, highlighting the benefits and applications of mature quantum […]

November 9, 2020

Quantum Communications Hub exhibits at first ever virtual UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase

The annual UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, organised by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and Innovate UK, took place virtually for the first time, on Friday 6 November 2020. The event, which is usually held in London and attended by over 700 people from industry, government and media, was held online with a record 1200 […]

October 26, 2020

Hub to exhibit at virtual UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2020

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase, which has been an annual fixture in the industry calendar since 2015, is taking place virtually on Friday 6 November 2020. The Showcase, which is being hosted by the Knowledge Transfer Network in collaboration with Innovate UK, aims to highlight the expertise, capabilities and advances of quantum technologies in […]

October 26, 2020

The latest round of Partnership Resource Funding is now open!

The Quantum Communications Hub is pleased to announce a new round of Partnership Resource Funding, which aims to support new collaborations that are closely aligned with the work of the Hub. The vision of the Quantum Communications Hub, which is funded through the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, is to deliver integrated secure quantum communications […]

October 26, 2020

IET launches Quantum Engineering Technical Network and Community Group

Emerging quantum technologies will have a major impact on engineering sectors ranging from satellites to computing platforms; numerous engineering disciplines will be needed to ensure the commercialisation and exploitation of quantum technologies.  In order to support this and to help to widen and grow the Quantum Engineering community, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) […]

October 13, 2020

International Quantum Shorts film festival opens for entries!

Quantum Shorts is an annual, international competition for creative works inspired by quantum physics. It is organised by the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at the National University of Singapore and supported by partners around the world. The Quantum Shorts film festival is returning with a new call for entries. Organisers seek films up to […]

September 29, 2020

Hub job opportunity!

The Department of Computer Science at the University of York seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Quantum Cryptography to work as part of the Quantum Communications Hub. This post is specifically to work with Prof Stefano Pirandola on high-rate CVQKD systems for secure communication in fibre, free-space and satellite links. These systems will be […]

September 28, 2020

Quantum network demonstrated by Hub investigators is largest of its kind

The quantum internet is one step closer to becoming reality, thanks to the work of Quantum Communications Hub investigators and their collaborators, who have demonstrated the largest ‘fully connected quantum network’, to date. Given the serious cybersecurity threats imposed by major advances in quantum computing and increasingly advanced hackers, there is a growing need to […]

September 17, 2020

‘Future Horizons for Photonics Research 2030 and beyond’ report released

The Photonics Leadership Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Group in Photonics and Quantum have released a report on the ‘Future Horizons for Photonics Research 2030 and beyond’ which aims to outline what will be possible in photonics in the next decade and beyond, and the substantial opportunities for the photonics industry in the UK. Numerous […]