October 27, 2018

Further Investment into Quantum Technologies

Last month the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced renewed government investment of £80m (plus £15m for capital equipment) to help further develop quantum technologies as part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme. The quantum technologies sector has been identified as a key component of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The funding will support research and […]

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 […]

May 17, 2017

Studentship opportunities with the UK National Quantum Technology Hubs

As a result of significant investment into a UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, a creative, adaptable, diverse and networked workforce is needed with the right balance of skills to ensure long-term benefit from new opportunities in this area. The UK National Network of Quantum Technology Hubs, led by the Universities of Birmingham, Glasgow, Oxford and York, […]

July 29, 2016

Funding opportunity for UK innovation positions within quantum technologies

When developing the UK National Strategy for Quantum Technologies, the Strategic Advisory Board identified increasing international engagement as one of five areas of focus in order to maximise the benefit of the programme to the UK. The Strategy recognises the importance of the UK continuing to support international collaboration as a means to attract the […]

June 4, 2015

Launch of the National Quantum Communications Hub

York, 4 June 2015 More than 120 academics, researchers, students, industry representatives and policy makers from the world of quantum technologies gathered in York’s Ron Cooke Hub on the 4th of June to celebrate the launch of the Quantum Communications Hub – part of the new UK national network of four quantum technology hubs. The £24m […]