May 5, 2021

Hub holds international workshop on next generation quantum networking

Researchers and members of industry from around the world gathered to discuss recent advances in quantum networking at the Quantum Communications Hub’s recent workshop: ‘Next Generation Quantum Networking: Applications, Use Cases, Architectures and Technologies’. The workshop, which was held online across two days (29-30 April 2021), brought together speakers from countries such as Austria, Canada, […]

April 14, 2021

Careers in Quantum

Careers in Quantum is a three day event, organised by the University of Bristol, that will be held online on 2-4th June and will provide many interesting quantum careers-focused talks, discussions and networking opportunities. It’s ideal for anyone who is interested in starting or progressing their career in the quantum sector. Event highlights include: Talks […]

April 6, 2021

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 […]

April 5, 2021

Enabling quantum secure communications from the stratosphere

A new project that will demonstrate quantum secured communications from the stratosphere has been awarded Partnership Resource funding by the Quantum Communications Hub. The collaborative project, which is led by researchers at the University of York and involves researchers from Heriot Watt University, along with industrial partners Auriga Aerospace Ltd and Elson Space Engineering, follows […]

March 30, 2021

Exploring new quantum-safe approaches for secure user identification

A collaborative project that will develop new quantum approaches for secure user identification has been awarded funding from the Quantum Communications Hub’s Partnership Resource Fund. The project (“QuID – Entanglement-Based Token for Quantum PIN Identification”) will be led by a team at the University of Sheffield and will also involve researchers at the Universities of […]

March 24, 2021

Report published following joint NCSC & Quantum Communications Hub workshop

A report has been published following a two day virtual workshop on quantum communications and cyber security organised and hosted jointly by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Quantum Communications Hub. The workshop brought together the classical cryptography, security and quantum communities to consider the scope for quantum communications within the wider cyber security […]

March 22, 2021

Hub funds project to develop prototype single-photon source

A collaborative project which aims to create a prototype single-photon source for integration within high performance photonic devices has been awarded Partnership Resource funding by the Quantum Communications Hub. The project will be led by researchers at the University of Exeter who will collaborate with leading quantum photonics start-up AegiQ. Single-photon sources are an enabling […]

March 18, 2021

SPIE Photonex & Vacuum Technologies Conference & Expo 2021

SPIE Photonex & Vacuum Technologies 2021 will see academics, scientists, and engineers share the latest research in photonics, biophotonics, quantum technologies, hyperspectral imaging, lasers, optical technologies, materials analysis, nanotechnology, and thin film coatings vacuum equipment and in-vacuum technologies. The event will feature a 100-company exhibition with product demos, plenary presentations and technical workshops, and networking with […]

March 16, 2021

Enhancing network security with “plug-and-play” security system

A new project aiming to enhance network security by developing and trialling a fully integrated security system has been awarded Partnership Resource funding by the Quantum Communications Hub. The project, which is led by researchers based at Heriot Watt University and involves Hub partners the University of Cambridge and BT, will build upon a feasibility […]

February 23, 2021

Hub to host international workshop on next generation quantum networking

The Quantum Communications Hub is set to host an online international workshop titled ‘Next Generation Quantum Networking: Applications, Use cases, Architectures and Technologies’ across two days (29 – 30 April 2021), bringing together researchers from the Quantum Communication Hub programme and others from similar initiatives across the world. The workshop aims to facilitate discussion surrounding […]