April 26, 2022

Quantum technology career development fellowship success

Hub researcher Dr Xin Yi, who is based at Heriot-Watt University, is one of just 15 researchers in the UK to have recently been awarded a prestigious EPSRC Quantum Technology Career Development Fellowship. Over the course of his five-year fellowship, for which he has been awarded £747,000, Dr Yi will develop a new class of […]

February 24, 2022

UK quantum strategy: call for evidence

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has an open online conslutation on the proposed vision, objectives and activities of the UK quantum strategy.  BEIS is seeking views from the quantum research and business community and wider interested parties on the following areas: strategy vision and objectives the knowledge pipeline the innovation ecosystem […]

February 23, 2022

UKRI consultation on draft equality, diversity and inclusion strategy

UK Research and Innovation (URKI) has recently created a draft equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy to set out its ambitions for an inclusive research and innovation system. The strategy inlcudes: four cornerstones for change background information on UKRI’s EDI activity details of proposed strategic objectives. A consultation on the draft strategy is open and […]

December 10, 2021

New White Paper released: The future of NCSC Technology Assurance

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have recently released a White Paper  outlining a new approach to technology assurance and plans for its implementation. In a world that is heavily reliant upon technology and in particular connected devices, it is imperative that devices and systems can be trusted, not just to perform their main function, […]

November 5, 2021

UK and US sign joint statement of intent to boost collaboration on quantum

The United Kingdom and the United States of America have recently signed a new joint statement of intent on cooperation in quantum information sciences and technologies. The statement, which was signed by George Freeman, UK Minister for Science, and Dr Eric Lander, US Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and […]

October 18, 2021

Hub partners scoop Institute of Physics Business Awards

Prestigious Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Awards, which recognise the significant contribution that physics and physicists make to the economy, have been awarded to two Hub partners, AegiQ and Toshiba Europe, and spin-out of Hub partner University of Oxford, Quantum Dice. The Hub would like to extend huge congratulations to all winners! The IOP Business […]

January 15, 2021

Hub contributes to report on emerging technologies shaping the future of communications

A report which outlines the emerging technologies that are set to change the way we live, communicate and are entertained has been released by, Ofcom, the UK’s independent regulator of communications services. Ofcom’s regulatory responsibilities encompass the monitoring of broadband and mobile services; TV; radio; video-on-demand services; post; and the airwaves used by wireless devices. […]

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) […]

March 31, 2020

Quantum Communications Hub Phase 2.0 Launch Video

Hub Director Prof Tim Spiller gives video address to Launch Phase 2.0 of the Quantum Communications Hub Hub Director, Professor Tim Spiller has given a video address in lieu of the Launch Event for Phase 2.0 of the Quantum Communications Hub. The Launch Event was due to take place on 18 March 2020, but unfortunately had […]

March 27, 2020

Report on KTN Quantum Technologies Global Expert Mission to the USA Published

A report on the (Knowledge Transfer Network) KTN Quantum Technologies Global Expert Mission to the USA, in November 2019, has been published. The report includes information and insights gathered by the delegation during the mission, which was part of Innovate UK’s Global Mission Programme. The Programme aims to support the UK’s Industrial Strategy’s ambition for […]