Category: Education
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3-Minute Thesis Competition from Finnish Quantum Days 2026
The winners of InstituteQ’s 2026 3-Minute Thesis Competition were announced on September 10, the second and final day of the Finnish Quantum Days 2026, which was hosted at the University of Jyväskylä. The competition featured presentations from five finalists: Alina Helena Sánchez Gallardo (Overall winner)University of OuluNature’s quantum tool Rajlaxmi Bhoite (Runner-up)Aalto UniversityCrafting quantum materials…
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From quantum labs to startups: Aalto Inventors turns researchers into founders
Many QDOC students were involved in the quantum cohort of the Aalto Inventors programme. They gathered for their final pitches in Otaniemi in April 2026.
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InstituteQ Q&A with University of Turku Professor Jyrki Piilo
Continuing the InstituteQ Q&A series, we next turn to the University of Turku with Professor Jyrki Piilo. In this interview, Jyrki discusses the University of Turku’s work spanning both theoretical and experimental quantum physics. Recent research highlights include work on protecting quantum teleportation from noise and exploring the role of memory effects in quantum systems.…
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Leading Nordic quantum organizations launch the Nordic Quantum Alliance
(Oslo, Norway – June 22, 2026) — Leading Nordic quantum organizations and innovation actors from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have joined forces to launch the Nordic Quantum Alliance. The Nordic Quantum Alliance will spearhead initiatives supported by Nordic Innovation to strengthen the region’s position in the global quantum race and accelerate pathways from research…
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InstituteQ university partners launch national cross-institutional studies agreement
Following InstituteQ’s expansion in 2025, students in eligible degree programmes at InstituteQ university partner institutions will be able to register for quantum-related courses organized by other participating institutions as part of a new cross-institutional study agreement. This new study agreement, “QuantNet”, represents a first step toward expanding and harmonizing quantum science and technology education across…
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InstituteQ joins €20M European Quantum Academy initiative
InstituteQ joins the European Quantum Academy to enhance quantum education, aiming to train 600 professionals and 5,000 students across Europe.
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InstituteQ Q&A with University of Oulu Associate Professor Matti Silveri
InstituteQ sits down with University of Jyväskylä Professor Tero Heikkilä for a Q&A interview.
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InstituteQ Q&A with University of Jyväskylä Professor Tero Heikkilä
InstituteQ sits down with University of Jyväskylä Professor Tero Heikkilä for a Q&A interview.
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InstituteQ expands to now comprise 9 key Finnish quantum science and tech institutions
Nine Finnish quantum institutions signed the InstituteQ Collaboration Agreement to enhance cooperation in quantum science and technology development and education.