Author: Gavin Pugh
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Year of Quantum 2025: What does this global declaration mean for Finland?
The year of 2025 marks a significant step forward for quantum technology research and development both in Finland and beyond. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2025 the Year of Quantum. Finnish quantum players are capitalizing on the momentum of this declaration by producing events, public education and outreach activities,…
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InstituteQ Visitor’s Talk: Sebastian de Graaf of the National Physical Laboratory (UK)
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Sebastian de Graaf of the National Physical Laboratory (UK) is a frequent collaborator with both VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University. His work with these groups covers topics related to superconducting qubits, two-level systems, quantum transport experiments, and quantum electrical metrology. Sebastian will provide a talk on February 10, titled “In-situ materials…
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New agreement offers cross-institutional quantum study opportunities at Aalto University, University of Helsinki
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The updated QuantEd cross-institutional studies agreement between Aalto University and the University of Helsinki allows students of selected degree programmes to sign-up for quantum-related courses organized by the other institution. The aim of the agreement is to broaden the selection of quantum-related studies available to students and enhance student mobility between the two institutions. Aalto…
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Quantum Software Day 2025
The Quantum Software Day 2025 is connecting industry, researchers, students, and others curious of quantum computing to discuss emerging topics in quantum computing software and its applications. The event consists of talks, a poster session, networking opportunities, and refreshments. Lunch will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring posters for the poster session and display in the…
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Quantum aesthetics: How one researcher combines scientific communication with mid-century design
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Xin Huang not only explores the convergence of two-dimensional materials, but also how quantum physics can be illustrated utilising clean and simple graphic design Aalto University doctoral researcher Xin Huang’s work deals in the atomically thin interfaces of van der Waals heterostructures and the surprising physics that arises therein. But Huang is also interested in…
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Finnish Quantum Flagship opens lighthouse and exploratory projects call: Quantum Future (P4)
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The Finnish Quantum Flagship (FQF) opens its first call for lighthouse and exploratory projects as part of Program 4: Quantum Future (P4). This is the first of three planned calls during the course of the flagship (2024, 2026, 2028). Each call will result in the funding of 1-2 high-impact lighthouse projects and/or 1-2 smaller exploratory…
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InstituteQ Colloquium: Richard Curry of the University of Manchester
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This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Richard Curry of the University of Manchester. The title of his talk is “Nanoscale Advanced Materials Engineering for Quantum Technologies.” Prof Richard Curry is the Faculty of Science and Engineering Vice-Dean (Research & Innovation) at the University of Manchester and co-leader of the UK EPSRC Materials for Quantum Network (M4QN).…
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InstituteQ Colloquium: Alexandre Bourassa of Google Quantum AI
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This InstituteQ Colloquium features Senior Research Scientist Alexandre Bourassa from Google Quantum AI. The title of his talk is “Quantum error correction below the surface code threshold.” Alexandre Bourassa is a Senior Research Scientist at Google Quantum AI working on building a scalable quantum computer based on superconducting qubits. Alex’s work focuses on implementing quantum…
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3 Minute Thesis winners from the Finnish Quantum Days
The finalists of the 3 Minute Thesis competition pose for a photo during the Finnish Quantum Days on September 9, 2024. On September 9th during the Finnish Quantum Days, InstituteQ and the Finnish Quantum Flagship hosted a 3 Minute Thesis competition. During the competition, we heard 8 compelling presentations from a group of finalists from…