Category: InstituteQ
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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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InstituteQ Colloquium: Sebastian Huber
This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Sebastian Huber from ETH Zürich. The title of his talk is “Strong correlations and the ever more brittle topology.” Sebastian Huber studied physics at ETH Zürich, where he received his diploma in 2004. Following his doctoral studies under the supervision of Prof. Gianni Blatter, he moved to the Weizmann Institute…
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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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Sebastián Bergeret selected as new InstituteQ Chair of Excellence, hosted at University of Jyväskylä
Professor Sebastián Bergeret has been selected as the University of Jyväskylä’s new InstituteQ Chair of Excellence for the 2026-2028 term.
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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 Colloquium: Professor Lukas Novotny
Professor Lukas Novotny will discuss quantum control of levitated nanoparticles and their applications in sensing and measurement precision.