June 14, 2016

QKD in Space: Satellite QKD Technologies Workshop

The Quantum Communications Hub held a specialist workshop in early June on satellite quantum key distribution at ECSAT – European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications – the European Space Agency’s new UK facility at Harwell. The workshop was focused on the use of satellite communications for quantum key distribution – a combination of technologies […]

June 14, 2016

PhD Studentships in Quantum Communications Technologies

The Quantum Communications Hub is offering a number of PhD studentships supported by EPSRC funding. There are currently four studentships on offer in the following areas: High-Rate Quantum Communications (based at the University of York, Department of Computer Science); Quantum Digital Signatures and quantum amplifiers (based at Heriot Watt University, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences); Advanced Quantum […]

May 9, 2016

Quantum Technology for the 21st Century

Organised by Sir Peter Knight FRS, Professor Ian Walmsley FRS, Professor Gerard Milburn, Dr Jonathan Pritchard and Dr Stephen Till. The meeting will include academic and industry leaders in quantum physics and engineering to identify the next generation of quantum technologies for translational development. These include: simulators for chemistry and materials, imaging systems, enhanced sensors, […]

March 1, 2016

Minister announces major investment in doctoral training and Quantum Technologies research at York

[D. Garner, Head of Media Relations, University of York] The University of York is to benefit from investment in science and engineering research totaling £204 million announced by Science minister Jo Johnson today. It is one of 40 UK universities which will share in £167 million support for doctoral training over a two year period, […]

February 8, 2016

Interview: Professor David Delpy, UK head of quantum technology strategy

By Stuart Nathan. [Re-posted from the Engineer (www.theengineer.co.uk)] How to fund science and engineering research is a perennially tricky question: although most people in the sector probably have ideas on how much taxpayers’ money is allocated to research and how it’s shared out, the overwhelming feeling is probably one of relief that they don’t have […]

November 19, 2015

Researchers confirm ‘realistic’ answer to quantum network puzzle

[D. Garner, Head of Media Relations, University of York] Scientists at the University of York’s Centre for Quantum Technologies have discovered new evidence to support the development of scalable and secure high rate quantum networks. Earlier research with colleagues at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Toronto, saw […]

November 12, 2015

UK’s Quantum Hubs show future technology

[EPSRC Press Release] A packed audience at the Royal Society in London was given sight of the new technologies being developed at the UK’s four Quantum Technologies Hubs yesterday at the first Quantum Technology Showcase. Three hundred delegates from industry, business and government heard how the £270 million UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (UKNQTP) was […]

November 11, 2015

Quantum Technologies Hubs Showcase event

This showcase is for companies, technology providers as well as potential users interested in new technologies being developed as part of the government’s £270M investment in quantum technologies and how industry can benefit from this investment. The UK National Quantum Technology Programme (UK NQTP) Showcase is a unique opportunity to meet the four UK Quantum […]

November 6, 2015

Explore the Quantum World

For more information visit the event webpage.

October 16, 2015

New quantum technologies markets are the focus of major event at Adastral Park

The potential for business opportunities based on the next generation of quantum technologies was highlighted at an industrial engagement event at Adastral Park, BT’s global R&D headquarters, on October 15th. Organised by the Quantum Communications Hub and BT, with support from the KTN and Innovation Martlesham, the ICT cluster at Adastral Park, the event was […]