Minister Chris Skidmore visited our lab today
He announced £94M investment for the second phase of UK’s Quantum Technology Hubs which includes funding for the development of microwave trapped ion quantum computing at Sussex
Sussex team wins place in Europe’s bid to win global quantum race
The University of Sussex’s Ion Quantum Technology Group, headed by Professor Winfried Hensinger, has been selected to participate in the European Quantum Technology Flagship initiative. (more…)
Sussex quantum physicist gives evidence to MPs on future of technology
Professor Winfried Hensinger, Director of the SussexCentre for Quantum Technologies and Head of the Sussex Ion Quantum Technology Group appeared before the House of Commons’ Science and Technology Select Committee on 17 July, to give evidence as part of the Committee’s inquiry exploring the opportunities and challenges for new quantum technologies. (more…)
University wins national awards for recruitment and public engagement work
The University of Sussex won both gold and silver at the national HEIST Awards for education marketing in Manchester on Thursday 12 July.
In the category of ‘best community/business engagement campaign’, the University’s delivery of a powerful public engagement event for Quantum Technology received a gold award. (more…)
We’re expanding out team
We are expanding our team! We have a number of PhD and postdoctoral positions available as well as a centre administrator position. More information available here.
Sussex physicist advises German Parliament on quantum computing
Professor Winfried Hensinger, Director of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies and Head of the Sussex Ion Quantum Technology Group, was invited by the German Parliament to testify about the ideas and technology behind quantum computing. (more…)
British Science Fesival
As part of the British Science Fesival we exhibit a walk-in quantum computer model, 5-9 September, 11am until 3.30pm, on Sussex campus. Winfried Hensinger will also give a public lecture on Tuesday September 5th, 2017 14:30 A2, Asa Briggs Arts, University of Sussex campus. Click here for more information.
US Department of Energy’s Cyber Distinguished Speaker Series
Winfried Hensinger was invited to present the US Department of Energy’s Cyber Distinguished Speaker Series lecture to explain quantum computing to US government officials. Click here to watch now
PhD student Anna Webb has won a University-wide competition
PhD student Anna Webb has won a University-wide competition explaining her PhD in just three minutes. A news article describing this achievement can be found here.