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ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week (8th October 2026), applications for this scholarship round will close🗓️ Below is a quick overview to the current scholarships we have advertised in this round. If you have seen a project that speaks to you and your interests, now is the time to refine your application and click that apply button! For more information on these projects and how to apply, head over to the Sydney Quantum Academy's website. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gBT2J8zx We are really looking forward to reviewing these applications and welcome in more students to the FLiQC PhD Cohort! 🙌

The second edition of our quarterly FLiQC newsletter is out now! Covering July to September, this edition will keep you up to date with the latest news, research and activities happening across the FLiQC community. Highlights from this newsletter include: 🔹 Welcoming our new Centre Manager, Dr Chau Le. 🔹 Our latest scholarship round, closing soon on 8 October 2026. 🔹 Welcoming three more PhD students to FLiQC. 🔹 PhD student Soumyadip Das presenting two posters at IEEE Quantum Week. 🔹 New research published by postdoctoral researcher Dr Ryan Mann. 🔹 What our Chief Investigators have been up to. 📖 Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gFCkYjZy What to keep up to date? Sign up to receive future editions directly to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/g6pjkvsg

IEEE Quantum Week was held last week (13th-18th September) and FLiQC PhD Student: Soumyadip Das attended to present two posters that he co-authored with fellow researchers, including his supervisor, FLiQC Chief Investigator Prof. Jingbo Wang! With more than 2,300 participants at this conference, Das had the opportunity to receive valuable feedback on the posters, alongside connecting with international quantum computing researchers, including Reuben Demirdjian and Mykhaylo Z., who are working on differential equations and nonlinear dynamics, topics closely related to Das' PhD research. Das told us about two memorable industry keynotes: Quantinuum's talk on QUOPS, a new framework for comparing the computational performance of different quantum architectures, and Xanadu presenting its roadmap for scalable photonic quantum computing. Congratulations Das! What a great achievement! 👏 #Quantum #QuantumComputing

Huge congratulations Ivan Kassal and Ting Rei Tan , they just won the Australian Museum 2026 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research!!! Go quantum! Sydney Nano, University of Sydney Science, University of Sydney

Our scholarship round is now open! (Closing 8th October) We currently have three exciting research projects on offer. One of them is a project that will be supervised by FLiQC's Director Prof. Stephen Bartlett, and Dr. Dominic Williamson of the University of Sydney node. This project would be ideal for a candidate who is motivated in constructing practical 'self-correcting quantum memories'. Through FLiQC's embedded 12-month industry placement, students gain direct industry experience alongside their research. Partnered with Sygaldry Technologies, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to innovation at the intersection of quantum computing and AI. If this sounds like a project you are interested in, explore more on the Sydney Quantum Academy's website: https://lnkd.in/gBT2J8zx Think someone in your network would thrive in this project? Share this opportunity with them. #QuantumOpportunity #Quantum #STEMOpportunity

📖 New Publication Congratulations to FLiQC Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Ryan Mann, who has published 'Fast Algorithms for Stoquastic Spin Systems'. This research advances quantum's understanding of efficient algorithms for analysing complex quantum systems and their computational properties. 👏

The last couple of weeks have been eventful for FLiQC's Chief Investigators! 🔹 FLiQC Chief Investigator A/Prof. Ting Rei Tan and colleague Prof. Ivan Kassal are finalists in the 2026 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research for advancing the way quantum computers can simulate complex molecular functions. 📖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkdENVUN 🔹 FLiQC Chief Investigator A/Prof. John Bartholomew welcomed 10 News into the Quantum Circuits Laboratory, showcasing the potential of quantum technologies to tackle problems beyond the reach of today's computers. 📹 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gk4hHA5P 🔹 FLiQC Chief Investigator Dr. Danielle Holmes spoke with the UNSW Quantum Engineering Society (QSOC) about her upcoming book, 'Wonders of the Quantum World'. She connected with the next generation of quantum researchers through discussions about the book, the writing process, and the broader quantum ecosystem. 🔵'Wonders of the Quantum World' will be released tomorrow! 🔵 📖 Get your copy: https://lnkd.in/gj9AWwP6 These accomplishments demonstrate how FLiQC is actively positioning Australia as a global leader in quantum computing aligning with our vision: "To establish Australia as a global leader in quantum computing through inclusive, full-stack talent development and innovation". #Quantum #AustralianResearch #STEM #QuantumEcosystem

In 3 weeks (26th August 2026), FLiQC's next scholarship round will open up! One of the projects in this round is with UNSW's Scientia Prof. Andrea Morello and Dr Danielle Holmes who will be supervising a student interested in the design, fabrication and operation of advanced silicon devices. Through FLiQC's embedded 12-month industry placement, students gain direct industry experience alongside their research. This project is partnered with Diraq, where Dr Henry Yang will be the student's industry contact, providing insight on how quantum research is translated into industry applications. If this sounds like a project you are interested in, keep posted on the Sydney Quantum Academy's website: https://lnkd.in/gBT2J8zx Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your network! #QuantumOpportunity #Quantum #STEMOpportunity

💡PhD Spotlight: Meet Aruna Sathyanarayanan Balaprabhavathi Project title: Coupling electron and hole spin qubits in silicon Chief Investigator: Prof. Alexander Hamilton Industry Partner: Diraq Aruna completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics at the University of Sydney, where her passion for physics, first sparked in high school, continued to grow. During her undergraduate studies, she had the opportunity to work in several of USyd’s quantum laboratories, gaining hands-on experience that strengthened her interest in the field and her ambition to pursue a career in quantum research. As Aruna explains, “especially at a time when universities, companies, and governments are working closely together to push the boundaries of quantum technology, I believe the blended experience offered by FLiQC will be invaluable in helping me navigate this rapidly evolving field and grow as a researcher.” Now in the early stages of her PhD, Aruna is beginning to immerse herself in her research. She has been spending time in the lab, shadowing members of her research group, learning about ongoing experiments, and developing her understanding of the techniques involved. Alongside this, she has been engaging with relevant literature and discussing key papers with her team, laying a strong foundation for the work ahead.

We're excited to share the first edition of our quarterly newsletter. This is where we'll keep our community updated on the latest achievements, events, and opportunities across FLiQC. Highlights from our first newsletter include: 🔹 Our official launch on 9 June 2026 🔹 The commencement of our first FLiQC student cohort, with four students already underway! 🔹 Meet the postdoctoral researchers supporting FLiQC 🔹 Reflections on our Quantum Computing School held in April 🔹 Updates on our Chief Investigators, events, and what's ahead for the Centre 📖 Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ggKvh49V Want to keep up to date? Sign up to receive future editions: https://lnkd.in/g6pjkvsg