Category: Education
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QDOC kick-off: March 11-12
InstituteQ is pleased to welcome all Quantum Doctoral Program Pilot (QDOC) students, PIs, and other attendees to QDOC’s official kickoff event. The purpose of this two-day event is to bring together all QDOC participants into one location to share research topics, exchange ideas during networking and poster sessions, and hear from quantum industry representatives. See…
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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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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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Video: Watch: Päivi Törmä’s DigiQ lecture on quantum geometry
This DigiQ talk features Aalto University Professor Päivi Törmä. The title of her talk is “Quantum geometry in flat band superconductivity, Bose-Einstein condensation and light-matter interactions.”
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Video: Watch Sergey Kubatkin’s DigiQ lecture on epitaxial graphene
This DigiQ talk features Chalmers University of Technology Professor and InstituteQ Chair of Excellence Sergey Kubatkin. The title of his talk is “Wafer-scale epitaxial graphene on Silicon Carbide: physics, chemistry, and applications.”
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Päivi Törmä DigiQ talk
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This DigiQ talk features Aalto University Professor Päivi Törmä. The title of her talk is “Quantum geometry in flat band superconductivity, Bose-Einstein condensation and light-matter interactions.” Event details When: 14:00-15:00, 19.6.2024Where: Tietotekniikka, Hall C105 T2, Konemiehentie 2, OtaniemiRegister:Webropol link to register From Päivi: What will your talk discuss? We have found that superconductivity and superfluidity…
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Sergey Kubatkin DigiQ talk
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This DigiQ talk features Chalmers University of Technology Professor and InstituteQ Chair of Excellence Sergey Kubatkin. The title of his talk is “Wafer-scale epitaxial graphene on Silicon Carbide: physics, chemistry, and applications.” Event details When: 14:00-15:00, 12.6.2024Where: Tietotekniikka, Hall C105 T2, Konemiehentie 2, OtaniemiRegister:Webropol link to register From Sergey: What will your talk discuss? Peculiar…
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QPlayLearn: What is quantum thermodynamics?
QPlayLearn creates tailor-made content educating society on quantum physics and its place in the 21st century. They have just published the fourth instalment of their Quantum Pill series. This episode covers the basics of quantum thermodynamics and features the work of the PICO research group from Aalto University. See their insightful video below!
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InstituteQ Visiting Chair of Excellence in Quantum Technology
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The second call for the InstituteQ Visiting Chair of Excellence in Quantum Technology is now open. The application period will remain open through January 7, 2024. This Chair of Excellence position is open to both full-time faculty members and junior-level researchers alike. The position will span from 2024-2026, and will ideally consist of 2-3 long…