The application deadline of 30th January 2026 for the CDT in Applied Quantum Technologies is fast approaching.

We have up to 18 fully-funded PhD places across our three themes of Quantum Measurement and Sensing, Quantum Computing and Simulation and Quantum Communications.

Apply Now at aqt.ac.uk

Heriot-Watt physicist Mehul Malik is honoured with prestigious Optica Fellowship Heriot-Watt quantum physicist Mehul Malik has been elected a Fellow of global society Optica in recognition of his outstanding contribution to advancing optics and photonics.

Congratulations to our #quantum #physicist Mehul Malik for being elected a Fellow of global society #Optica in recognition of his outstanding contribution to advancing #optics and #photonics. 👏💫

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3D imaging breakthrough could mean step change for security and defence applications A new detection system that could vastly improve the accuracy of human facial and activity recognition at long distances has been developed by scientists at Heriot-Watt University.

Scientists have developed a detection system that could vastly improve the accuracy of human facial and activity recognition at long distances and through obstructions like fog, smoke or camouflage.

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This one-year programme will provide students with the theoretical background and practical skills required to undertake a career which encompasses future technologies for communication, computing, and sensing.

MSc Quantum Technologies

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new MSc in Quantum Technologies at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus.
www.hw.ac.uk/study/postgr...

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Quantum Technologies addresses the national need to train cohorts of future quantum scientists and engineers for this emerging industry. The training program is a partnership between the University of Strathclyde, the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University, in collaboration with more than 30 UK industry partners, with the first cohort of students due to start in 2025.

Two new quantum technology CDTs led/based in Scotland now open for applications - please spread the word:

Applied Quantum Technologies (all areas of quantum tech:
www.aqt.ac.uk

Quantum Informatics (computation and communications):
www.quantuminformatics-cdt.ac.uk

Quantum showcase sets out next decade of UK quantum – Physics World The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase set out a bold ambition for the sector. Katherine Skipper asks whether the science is ready to deliver.

"If quantum researchers are serious about bringing these technologies to the real world, they should be prepared to keep fighting for them." Katherine Skipper reports on the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase.
physicsworld.com/a/quantum-sh...

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