October 20, 2022

Hub Job Opportunity!

A talented Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) is needed to work with Prof. Roger Colbeck on quantum random number generators (QRNGs).

October 14, 2022

Hub Job Opportunity!

An experimental Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position based at the National Physical Laboratory is available via the EPSRC’s Quantum Communications Hub. The successful candidate will officially be employed by the University of York.

October 13, 2022

Hub PhD Opportunity!

A PhD position is available in the Department of Mathematics at the University of York to work with Hub investigator Prof. Roger Colbeck on quantum random number generators (QRNGs).

October 5, 2022

Maximum randomness from untrusted devices

Researchers working in the Quantum Communications Hub have shown new tight bounds on the amount of randomness that can be generated from a given amount of nonlocality. Random numbers are an essential resource for modern day society, with cryptography being an important application. Here it is crucial that the numbers are not only evenly distributed, […]

October 5, 2022

Quantum Shorts returns with a new call for films

Since 2012, Quantum Shorts has launched annual calls for creative quantum works of film and short stories. Now the international contest is back. Until 5 December, Quantum Shorts is accepting short films that tell a quantum story in five minutes. The contest is free to enter and offers prizes of up to USD1500.

October 5, 2022

Hub Job Opportunity!

The University of York seeks to appoint a Research Associate to support the development and demonstration of continuous variable-based quantum key distribution (CVQKD) transmitter and receiver for free-space space and atmospheric channels.

September 30, 2022

NPL quantum communication standards workshop

The National Physical Laboratory are hosting an online Quantum Communications Standards workshop, supported by the British Standards Institution and the Quantum Communications Hub. The workshop will be held virtually on Wednesday 12 October and is aiming is to establish the standardization requirements in this area from a UK perspective.

July 26, 2022

Hub PhD opportunity!

The University of Strathclyde (Department of Physics) is advertising a PhD position in Space Quantum Communications with Hub Co-Investigator, Dr. Daniel Oi.  The distribution of quantum states and resources are crucial for many applications of quantum technologies including secure communications, networked quantum computers, distributed sensors, and enhanced positioning, navigation, and timing. Space-based systems are under […]

June 30, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Errol Aerodrome chosen to host new quantum Optical Ground Station for secure satellite connectivity

New facility will enable national and international research teams to connect to satellites with quantum secure communication payloads A satellite ground station facility at Errol Aerodrome, a former WWII RAF airfield between Dundee and Perth, has been chosen for a new state-of-the-art optical ground station (OGS) to demonstrate and test satellite quantum secure communications. Quantum […]

June 20, 2022

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 […]