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- Quantum in the City: the shape of things to comeQuantum physics is not the realm of science fiction; quantum properties are driving the next generation of innovative technologies that will have an impact on society in the near future. From non-invasive medical imaging to unhackable data security, discover how the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme is translating quantum theory ... read more
- “QTX-3 2019: Quantum Technologies in Space” international workshop
The coincidence of the UK Space 2019 international conference, the Singapore / UK satellite QKD In-Orbit-Demonstration (IOD) research collaboration, and the specific interests of the Quantum Communications Hub partners in CubeSats have rendered a joint session close to UK Space 2019 opportune. In response, an international specialist workshop has ... read more - Two new research posts are available in our Hub!Following the notification of the successful outcome of our Hub’s proposal for a further five years of funding, two of our teams are advertising new research posts – one in quantum communications (University of Oxford), and one in quantum information theory (University of York). Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Communications: ... read more
- Fourth Annual Report of the Quantum Communications HubThe post Fourth Annual Report of the Quantum Communications Hub appeared first on Quantum Communications. ... read more
- Major funding announcement heralds new phase of UK quantum secure communications research and development11 July 2019 The UK Quantum Communications Hub has been awarded further funding of approximately £24M to deliver its vision of integrated quantum secured communications. Funded through the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme as part of a national network of four quantum technology hub consortia, the Quantum Communications Hub is ... read more
- QKD over 5GUK: Dynamic QKD network over the 5GUK testbedThe Quantum Communications Hub and University of Bristol will demonstrate the first 5G network secured by dynamic QKD methods and will share keys over end-to-end core, metro and access networks. This is a key step towards the final linking of the metro-scale networks in Bristol and Cambridge to BT Adastral ... read more
- Quantum Shorts film screening at the York Festival of Ideas
The Quantum Communications Hub is sponsoring a film screening as part of this year’s York Festival of Ideas. From fascinating sci-fi visions to absurdist takes on the multiverse, we present a special screening of the top ten shortlisted finalists in the international Quantum Shorts Festival. With quantum detectives, love ... read more - Quantum Technologies – The Research Behind a RevolutionSpecially commissioned collection of articles on the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, published as part of New Statesman, 12 April 2019. The post Quantum Technologies – The Research Behind a Revolution appeared first on Quantum Communications. ... read more
- Hub partners collaborate to extend the UK’s Quantum Network into the Telecommunications Industry
York, 1 April 2019 Numerous Quantum Communications Hub partners came together last month to celebrate the official launch of the newest UK Quantum Network (UKQN) link – UKQNtel. Taking place across both ends of the link – BT’s Research Labs at Adastral Park and the Cambridge Engineering Department at Cambridge ... read more - Launch of the UKQNtel Quantum Network: Connecting Research with IndustryThe Quantum Communications Hub and lead industrial partner BT are launching UKQNtel – the Cambridge to Adastral Park quantum network. UKQNtel is the new quantum network connecting the Quantum Communications Hub at Cambridge to BT Adastral Park. This network is funded by EPSRC and operates on standard commercial fibre provided by BT. It connects ... read more
