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Quantum Alliance for Research Challenges (ARC) | Supported by the Scottish Funding Council and hosted at the University of Glasgow.

Connecting people across Scotland for all things #quantum.

https://quantum-tech-alliance.co.uk/
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📢 Joint Seed Funding Call - closing 05 December 2025

SCAF and @quantum-alliance.bsky.social are calling for projects that bring together quantum technologies and the food sector!

Up to £10,000 available for projects lasting up to 6 months. 💸

➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

#FoodStudies
November 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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We've definitely had better looking and smarter guests before, but a few people asked so here it is.

The latest episode is with me! Thanks to the fantastic Millie Mather from the @quantum-alliance.bsky.social for stepping into my shoes and doing the interviewing.

youtu.be/EA0uFzIPh84?...
Meet your host - Episode 13 - Ash Lyons
YouTube video by Ash Lyons
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November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
☄️ Ready to explore the strange world of Quantum Physics?

We're really excited to share this animated film by @emmarhodes.bsky.social - a collaborative project with experts from the ARC’s network that digs into the fundamental characteristics of our universe ✨

➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=clEu...
Quantum Animation Film by Emma Rhodes
YouTube video by Quantum Technologies ARC
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November 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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📣 Calling all cooks, storytellers and food lovers in Scotland! SCAF is inviting you to submit a recipe and short story to celebrate the diversity of food 🍴

Prizes are available & selected entries will feature in a “Recipes & Stories” collection ✨

📅 Deadline: 16/01/2026
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
📽️ Martin Weides @weides.bsky.social sits down with the Quantum ARC's Jack Brennan to discuss the 2025 Nobel Prize win in Physics, what it means for the quantum sector in Scotland, and his connection to the prize-winning team ☄️

⬇️ Watch the interview on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGvd...
What does the Nobel Prize mean for the quantum sector in Scotland?
Following the announcement that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit, Dr Jack…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
📢 Round 5 of Quantum ARC seed funding is now open!

For this round, money has been set aside specifically for projects that bring together quantum technologies with the food sector, in line with our sister ARC, @scafarc.bsky.social 🍴

Other projects will still be considered for funding. 💡
October 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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🔊 Calling Emerging Research Leaders! Public Engagement & Research Impact Workshop is NOW OPEN for applications 🚨

📅 28–30 January 2026
📍 The Burn
💸 Free of charge

This 3-day residential workshop will introduce the concept of public engagement and how it can enhance the impact of your research 💡
October 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🚀 Interested in gaining outreach experience with the Quantum Alliance?

Last week, Dr Ash Lyons, Dr Sam Bayliss, and Dr Emma Pearce spent an afternoon with Advanced Higher Physics pupils at Bearsden Academy to explore the real-world applications of quantum physics and future career possibilities. 💡
October 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Me and Akhil Kallepalli @optophysakhil.bsky.social had a fantastic long chat as part of the Cracking Quantum podcast! He shared loads of useful insights into beginning an academic career and what life is like as a PhD supervisor.

youtu.be/cfNoUPz7VJU
Building a Career in Academia - Episode 12 - Akhil Kallepalli
YouTube video by Ash Lyons
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October 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
💥 Quantum Health Connect 2025

Tay Med Connect will bring Scotland's quantum sector together with NHS and healthcare innovation experts for a two-day workshop to create a roadmap for quantum-enabled healthcare in Scotland. 🤝

📅 16 - 17/12/2025

meetdundeecityregion.co.uk/attending/co...
Quantum Health Connect 2025 | Dundee City Region Convention Bureau
Follow the link to view Quantum Health Connect 2025 section. For more information browse Dundee City Region Convention Bureau website or contact us.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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🌍 The RIS International Collaboration Fund 2025 is OPEN!
🔹 Up to £5k for research visits, exchanges & collaborations
🔹 Open to researchers from any discipline at any Scottish university
👉 Apply by 10th October: www.research-innovation-/scotland.co....

#HorizonEurope #ResearchInnovationScotland
International Collaboration Fund | Research Innovation Scotland
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September 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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📢 Join SCAF and @quantum-alliance.bsky.social for a
collaborative workshop with introductory talks from both sectors (including an accessible intro to quantum tech), roundtable discussions, and information on how to secure £10k funding, per project, for ideas stemming from this event 💡 #FoodStudies
September 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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📣 Introducing Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II

Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge.

➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og

#DataChallengeII 🧠
September 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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🥁 It's 2 weeks until our inaugural Annual Event!

Final call to join us for a day of networking, engaging discussions, and working together to drive the future of local heat and energy efficiency. Who could say it better than our Director, @mettehigh.bsky.social? 👏

#NetZeroScotland #SRAEHL2025
August 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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How do you build a quantum computer? Daisy Shearer
@quantumdaisy.bsky.social from National Quantum Computing Centre breaks it down:
🔹 Qubits (the building blocks)
🔹 Why they’re so delicate
🔹 The extreme engineering needed - like cooling them close to absolute zero ❄️
August 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📢 Quantum Solutions for Food & Nutrition Workshop - Rescheduled Date!

Alongside @scafarc.bsky.social, we're hosting a collaborative workshop for anyone in research, development or innovation across fields & disciplines who has an interest in developing research projects within this space🍴🚀
August 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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MQT is excited to launch its first Open Questions series, creating space for bold ideas, diverse voices, and interdisciplinary dialogue in quantum materials.

Answer our inaugural question from Professor Rachel Oliver and join the conversation!

👉 ow.ly/sot350WIS3x

#OpenQuestions #QuantumScience
August 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This time last week we came to the end of a fantastic few days of learning about all things quantum, and, just as importantly, building relationships among the future leaders of the quantum sector in the UK and beyond. 🚀

Read more about our summer school here 👉 bit.ly/4lvQ8eS
July 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Now this was a really interesting discussion!

@gemmamilne.bsky.social talks about how we hype quantum tech, how that can help build public interest and investment, but also about the potential dangers of hyping too much or in the wrong way

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Is there too much hype for quantum? - Episode 9 - Gemma Milne
YouTube video by Ash Lyons
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July 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
📢 Quantum ARC seed funding round 4 is now open!

Up to £10k is available for projects that align with the aims and mission of the ARC.

Find out more and apply here 👉 bit.ly/449DDy6
June 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
💥 Join the Quantum ARC this weekend at the Glasgow Science festival!

Discover the power of quantum, make objects levitate, and create and collapse your own quantum states with the team at the Riverside Museum on Saturday & Sunday 🚀

No booking required 👋

www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

#GlaSciFest
June 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📢 Quantum Security Workshop!

Supported by the Quantum Alliance, QURECA is running a workshop on quantum security with the University of Edinburgh at the Quantum Fringe 2025 🔐

📅 Thursday 5 June, 10:00 - 14:00

Virtual attendance 👉 bit.ly/3FxTgqQ

In-person attendance 👉 bit.ly/4dx7iWg
May 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🚨 We are inviting members of the public to work with the SCAF team to contribute to food-related research. 👋🏼

The Academy of Citizens will support citizen-led research and engagement across the food landscape. 💡

⏰ Deadline to apply: Friday 30 May
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4jYFsoj

#foodstudies
May 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Why don't I have a quantum computer yet?
Thanks Oliver Brown from @epcc.bsky.social for taking the time to answer this on the latest podcast episode!

youtu.be/F3ixVbFzg78
May 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢 Quantum Playground Exhibition, Friday 16 - Monday 26 May!

Taking place at Many Studios in Glasgow, this free event explores quantum physics and technology through sound, light, and digital media.

👉 Exhibition tickets: bit.ly/4mfrGPQ

🎉 Launch event tickets: bit.ly/3ZiHM15
May 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM