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The Quantum Communications Hub project

The Quantum Communications Hub is a major collaboration of UK researchers, industrial partners and public sector bodies working together to exploit fundamental laws of quantum physics for the development and translation of secure communications technologies and services into mainstream technological applications for national benefit.

About the Hub

Find out more about the project background.

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Why quantum?

Learn more about the need for quantum secure communications technologies.

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Applications

Explore what quantum technologies could mean for our everyday lives.

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The Partnership

Find out more about the partners supporting our work.

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Quantum City

Learn more about our outreach and imagine living in a quantum city!

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Quantum in Schools

Discover more about how we engage with schools.

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News

Read our latest news.

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Events

Take part in our upcoming events.

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Blog

Explore our blog.

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Resources

Learn more about our work through a variety of resources.

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Contact Us

Find out how to get in touch.

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Our resources

FAQs

A collection of answers to our most frequently asked questions. From the fundamentals of quantum mechanics to how quantum communications technologies work, we’ve got it covered!

Find the answers to any remaining questions!

Interesting reads

A selection of reading materials including Hub leaflets, articles, posters and recommended books.

Explore our suggested items for further reading

Videos

A variety of recordings of talks given by Hub investigators, interviews with partners and videos on our technologies.

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Our latest news

October 23, 2024

Pioneering success of UK Quantum Communications Hub paves way for super-secure networks

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August 28, 2024

State-of-the-art telescope paves way for space tech cluster at Heriot-Watt

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May 16, 2024

Quantum City launches new website to engage next generation of quantum scientists

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April 25, 2024

Second series of Quantum Career Fact Sheets now published!

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April 14, 2024

Final three winners of the Quantum Shorts flash fiction competition

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March 11, 2024

Ten Quantum Shorts finalists selected from record number of submissions

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Contact Quantum Communications Hub

Information Centre
Market Square
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
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Important information

Thank you for your interest in the work of the Quantum Communications Hub (2014-2024). The project is now complete but you can still explore all our resources on this website. You can also download our legacy report through this link. 

Information on the Hub’s SPOQC quantum cubesat mission, scheduled to launch in 2025, can be accessed in this section, but please note that this website will no longer be updated with new content. Information around the launch of the mission will be publicised through press releases.