Sir Peter Knight, National Quantum Technologies Programme Strategic Advisory Board Chair, calls Quantum City “a tremendous resource to inspire the next generation” as the public engagement initiative relaunches with updated resources and a new focus on training and career pathways. Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Quantum City is a collaboration developed by the network of UK Quantum Technology Hubs, aiming to make quantum science accessible to a wider audience.
The initiative will highlight case studies, develop training resources and showcase the potential of quantum technologies to address challenges from climate change to healthcare. Quantum City hopes to become the leading destination for demonstrating how quantum breakthroughs improve lives and build a more sustainable future.
This financial backing highlights a commitment to public engagement and workforce development in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape. Quantum City’s relaunch prioritizes resources aimed at students considering their options and those simply curious about the potential impact of quantum science on daily life.
Lydia Gardner, Joint Head of Quantum Technologies at EPSRC, emphasized the initiative’s role in accessibility, stating, “Whether you’re a student considering your career options or simply curious about the technology that could change our everyday lives, this relaunch makes the quantum sector more accessible than ever before.” The redesigned Quantum City website and updated resources now specifically highlight a diverse range of quantum-related careers, moving beyond theoretical discussion to practical application and employment opportunities. This includes signposting training programs and promoting events across the UK’s quantum ecosystem, a network built on collaboration between five Quantum Technology Hubs.
These hubs, focusing on areas like quantum computing, integrated networks, biomedical sensing, position, navigation, and timing, and sensing, imaging, and timing, form the core of Quantum City’s collaborative approach. The network uses its collective expertise to demonstrate the societal benefits of emerging technologies, from advancements in healthcare to improvements in security and transport, Quantum City says.
The initiative aims to cultivate a future generation of quantum talent equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to and benefit from the ongoing quantum revolution. Quantum City will unveil its new look and exhibit at New Scientist Live, taking place at Excel London from October 10-12, offering a unique opportunity for science enthusiasts to explore the technologies shaping the future at Stand N30.
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