November 15, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Scientist – Dr Farah Al-Sallami, University of York

Dr Farah Al-Sallami, originally from Iraq, is a Communications Engineer. She studied in Jordan for a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering and a Master’s degree in Wireless Communications Engineering, before becoming a lecturer in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Following this, Farah decided to continue her studies and move to the UK to undertake a PhD […]

November 5, 2021

Twelve new projects receive funding to advance the commercialisation of quantum technologies

£50 million of funding has been awarded by the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, through the Commercialising Quantum Technologies Challenge, to twelve collaborative projects that will bring a range of quantum technologies a step closer to reality. From developing quantum computers to speed up drug discovery, to creating quantum gas sensors, the projects, which are […]

November 5, 2021

UK and US sign joint statement of intent to boost collaboration on quantum

The United Kingdom and the United States of America have recently signed a new joint statement of intent on cooperation in quantum information sciences and technologies. The statement, which was signed by George Freeman, UK Minister for Science, and Dr Eric Lander, US Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and […]

October 25, 2021

An interview with a Quantum Entrepreneur – Dr Maksym Sich, Aegiq

Originally from Ukraine, Max undertook an undergraduate degree in Physics, with a specialism in quantum physics, followed by a Masters in quantum, before moving to the UK to undertake a PhD at the University of Sheffield with Hub Investigator Professor Maurice Skolnick. Alongside his degrees in Physics, Max studied remotely for a degree in finance […]

October 12, 2021

Public Lecture: Quantum Communications Networks

Quantum communication offers the best possible security of any communication system. Its security is based on the fact that a quantum state of light cannot be copied. We use this property to ensure that  the message can be read by only the intended recipient (find out how in the talk). The very fact that it […]

October 12, 2021

Public Lecture: Quantum Communications and Information Security

Find yourself asking ‘what are quantum communications, and what implications will this new technology have for information security?’. Quantum technologies are new disruptive technologies in which fundamental aspects of quantum physics are instrumental in providing advantages over the conventional technology counterparts. Examples include quantum computing, sensing, imaging and communications. During this public lecture, Hub Director, […]

October 5, 2021

It’s a lot to think about: a new call for quantum flash fiction

Writers stand to win prizes of up to $1,500 for short stories that draw inspiration from topics in quantum physics Quantum Shorts opens a new call for flash fiction today. Until 16 December 2021, the competition is accepting short stories inspired by the many possibilities of the quantum world. Organised by the Centre for Quantum […]

October 4, 2021

An Interview with a Quantum Scientist – Jonte Hance, University of Bristol 

Jonte Hance had a love for physics from a very early age, he loved to read Horrible Science magazines and to take things apart in order to figure out how they worked – much to the frustration of his parents who banned him from even touching the TV remote for that very reason! He also […]

September 20, 2021

Quantum Visions, a quantum-inspired art competition

A model of a quantum computer built out of paperclips, a watercolour of a qubit, a photograph of a quantum sensing experiment, an oil portrait of a quantum engineer, a sculpture of the many worlds’ interpretation of quantum mechanics… How do you experience the quantum world? Quantum Visions, a quantum art competition hosted by Quantum […]

September 20, 2021

A new call for quantum inspired art

Quantum Visions is now welcoming artwork that draws inspiration from the quantum world. Quantum City, the public engagement arm of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (UKNQTP) has today launched, Quantum Visions, a new prize competition for quantum-inspired artwork.  The prize competition aims to provide people an opportunity to artistically explore quantum science and the […]