June 13, 2018

Hub Partner Cambridge Launches UK’s First Quantum Network

Cambridge, Wednesday 13 June 2018 The UK’s first quantum network, a major Hub deliverable, was launched today in Cambridge, enabling ‘unhackable’ communications, made secure by the laws of physics, between three sites around the city. The ‘metro’ network provides secure quantum communications between the Electronic Engineering Division at West Cambridge, the Department of Engineering in the city […]

June 1, 2018

Stakeholders of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme launch new public engagement website

The Network of UK Quantum Technology Hubs, National Physical Laboratory and Centres for Doctoral Training in quantum technology have today launched a new website to provide information about the impact of the emerging technologies. Branded Quantum City (www.quantumcity.org.uk) and featuring content in non-technical, engaging language, the website aims to promote awareness, create interest and address […]

April 13, 2018

We are hiring!

We are seeking a talented postdoctoral research associate to work on an experimental project looking at assurance for quantum random number generators (QRNGs). This position is funded by the EPSRC’s Quantum Communications Hub and will be based at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington in the group led by Dr Alastair Sinclair. The project will […]

April 2, 2018

Canada Quantum Technologies Expert Mission, 19-23 March 2018

The Hub Director, Professor Tim Spiller, travelled to Canada for a week as part of an Innovate UK (IUK) Global Expert Mission into Quantum Technologies. Delivered by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) with support from the Catapult Centres, the Expert Missions help further IUK’s global strategy by providing the evidence base for where it should […]

February 20, 2018

Two new research associate posts in quantum communications!

The Quantum Communications Hub is looking to hire two talented postdoctoral research associates to work on a quantum random numbers generators project, funded by the Hub’s partnership resource allocation. The project will involve developing models as well as the necessary experimental understanding, expertise and techniques to test one or two implementations of quantum photonic random number […]

February 8, 2018

Science and Technology Committee launches inquiry into Quantum Technologies

An inquiry into quantum technologies, one of the government’s 14 “core industrial challenges” has been announced by the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee. The launch follows on from government investment of £270m in 2013 as part of the original UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, a Blackett report into quantum technological opportunities published by the […]

November 30, 2017

Quantum Communications Hub demonstrates technology advances

Quantum Communications Hub demonstrates technology advances at 2017 National Quantum Technologies Showcase The 2017 National Quantum Technologies Showcase took place on 22 November at the QEII Conference Centre in central London. The third such meeting of its kind, the showcase is the flagship user engagement event of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, aimed at […]

October 23, 2017

Quantum Secured Transmission Demonstration at the University of York

The University of York, lead partner in the Quantum Communications Hub partnership, is taking part in an EPSRC-commissioned public dialogue on quantum technologies, facilitated by Kantar Public, an independent social research agency. The dialogue consists of two full-day workshops with an interim activity and is rolled out across all lead institutions of the National Network […]

October 10, 2017

National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2017

The 2017 national quantum technologies showcase is going to take place on November 22nd at the QEII conference centre in central London. This year’s meeting, the third in the series, aims to highlight case studies which exemplify the national programme’s potential for the creation of new markets and economic benefit, while showcasing technological readiness across specific […]

September 29, 2017

Hub presentation at the UK-NL Cyber Security Showcase

Following an invitation from the UK Foreign Office, Professor Tim Spiller gave a presentation on the work of the Quantum Communications Hub and implications for cybersecurity at the UK-NL Cyber Security Showcase on 27 September 2017 at the World Trade Centre in The Hague. The event was part of a larger programme of activities, Cyber […]