Category: Research
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InstituteQ Colloquium: Professor Roser Valenti
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Professor Roser Valenti from Goethe University Frankfurt will discuss correlated phases and topology in van der Waals materials at Aalto University.
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InstituteQ plays central role in Finland’s national quantum strategy
New roadmap sets vision for Finland’s role as a global leader in quantum research and technology The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment published on April 24 its Quantum Technology Strategy. The strategy represents the culmination of nearly a year of stakeholder engagement and feedback sessions, from which the strategy’s working groups have made…
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Finland’s quantum technology industry projected to grow by nearly 3,000 new jobs by 2035
A report forecasts significant growth in Finland’s quantum workforce by 2035, emphasizing the need for expanded training and education initiatives.
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Standpoint: European Commission should continue funding networked, international low-temperature infrastructure
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The European Microkelvin Platform’s funding ended in 2023, highlighting the importance of collaborative low-temperature research. It enabled significant innovations in quantum technology and trained future specialists in cryogenics.
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InstituteQ Colloquium: Professor Cristiane de Morais Smith
This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Cristiane de Morais Smith of the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Utrecht University. The title of her talk is “Quantum Fractals: From meta- to real materials.” Professor Morais Smith is a theoretical physicist working on strongly interacting systems at Utrecht University, the Netherlands. In collaboration with experimental colleagues, her group has…
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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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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).…