Researchers from our Integrated Quantum Networks Hub had an opportunity to showcase their work at a special parliamentary reception, that took place on 12 March within the grounds of the Scottish Parliament, at Holyrood in Edinburgh. Sponsored by Kenneth Gibson, MSP, and organised by Technology Scotland, with support from the Photonics and Quantum Accelerator, Quantum […]
This article, authored by Professor Gillian Murray, Deputy Principal for Business and Enterprise at Heriot-Watt was first published in the Edinburgh Evening News as a guest piece on behalf of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce on Monday 2 December 2024. Scotland is rapidly establishing itself as a key player in the global space industry. With one operational […]
Work has started on a new Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS), a state-of-the-art telescope which is being built on Heriot-Watt University’s Research Park. The new facility will demonstrate and test satellite quantum secure communications, maintaining and growing the UK’s strength in the field of quantum technologies. It is scheduled to be fully operational […]
A ground breaking new quantum research hub that aims to develop technologies for an ultra-secure ‘quantum internet’ of the future is being led by Heriot-Watt University. The Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN) Hub is one of five hubs announced by the UK government as part of a £160 million investment. Quantum technology can harness the unique […]