October 23, 2024

Pioneering success of UK Quantum Communications Hub paves way for super-secure networks

York, 23 October 2024 Ten years of groundbreaking contributions to securing digital data transfers are being celebrated by the University of York-led Quantum Communications Hub. The creation of an unhackable UK quantum-secured network is now possible thanks to Hub success developing working testbeds around Bristol and Cambridge, connected via London.

August 28, 2024

State-of-the-art telescope paves way for space tech cluster at Heriot-Watt

Heriot-Watt University has taken its first major step towards creating a ‘space cluster’ at its Edinburgh campus. Edinburgh City Council recently approved milestone plans for a £2.5 million, state-of-the-art telescope station at the University’s Research Park on the western outskirts of the capital. The Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS) aims to demonstrate and test satellite quantum […]

May 21, 2024

Visionary new approach for space-borne quantum technologies brings global quantum networking closer to implementation

Implementation of global-scale quantum communication networks is currently hampered by distance limitations affecting the quality of signals sent down standard optical fibre. Use of quantum repeaters can help to extend the transmission range, but the resulting technology requirements and costs are substantial. In a newly published paper, Quantum Communications Hub researchers from the University of […]

May 16, 2024

Quantum City launches new website to engage next generation of quantum scientists

Quantum City, a public engagement initiative set up by UK National Quantum Technologies Programme partners in 2018, has reached a new milestone in the launch of a new website (quantumcity.org.uk) aiming to inform and capture the imaginations of people interested in understanding more about quantum technologies. Quantum technologies will soon be used in our everyday […]

May 8, 2024

The Hub publishes annotated versions of NCSC’s technology assurance principles with relevance to the quantum communications sector

In late 2021, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published a White Paper outlining a new approach to technology assurance and plans for its implementation. This approach partly arose following the publication of the 2021 Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy which emphasized the need for “cutting edge cyber capability” and […]

April 5, 2024

Save the Date: Farnborough Airshow 2024

The Quantum Communications Hub team will be exhibiting its SPOQC quantum satellite mission model at the UKRI stand at this year’s Farnborough Airshow, taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. More information will be listed here in due course.  In the meantime, to find out more about the show, visit https://www.farnboroughairshow.com/. 

April 5, 2024

3rd annual Commercialising Quantum Global 2024

From qubits to profits: achieving near term quantum advantage In its third year, Commercialising Quantum Global Summit returns to London, to enable your organisation to benefit from one of the world’s most powerful emerging technologies. Over 120 speakers will take the stage to discuss and explore the promise, peril, applications, limitations, hype and reality of […]

April 5, 2024

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase will return in 2024 on November 8th in London’s Business Design Centre. The showcase offers a platform for attendees and exhibitors to connect, fostering collaborative relationships at one of the UK’s most significant quantum events, and gain a deeper understanding of the growing commercialisation and industrialisation of quantum technologies. […]

March 11, 2024

Ten Quantum Shorts finalists selected from record number of submissions

The international Quantum Shorts competition received a record 650 entries in its last call for flash fiction that takes inspiration from quantum physics. Now, it is delighted to present the 10 finalists. Quantum Shorts is organised by the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore.  The Quantum Communications Hub through its involvement in the outreach partnership […]

January 24, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: State-of-the-art telescope paves way for space tech cluster at Heriot-Watt

Heriot-Watt announces ambitions to work with industry to create a ‘space tech cluster’ at its Research Park. The University is encouraging space industry leaders to consider a presence at its Edinburgh campus.