Quantum activities

Quantum mechanics, the study of the smallest particles in the universe, has revolutionized our understanding of reality and paved the way for groundbreaking advancements in technology, medicine, and beyond. Join us on this journey into the quantum realm and discover the limitless possibilities it holds: participate in our exciting events and conferences, where you can engage with leading quantum experts and explore the latest advancements in quantum research!

Take part in the next quantum events

Monday 28 April

Business Event, Conferences, In-person event
28 April 2025, 12.00 – 29 April 2025, 18.00

SCynergy 2025: Where top minds in supercomputing, Quantum and AI converge

Organised by Supercomputing Luxembourg, with the support of EuroHPC JU and Women in HPC, SCynergy provides a platform for experts and decision-makers to discuss how high-performance computing (HPC), AI, and quantum technologies can be applied effectively across sectors such as finance, space, healthtech, and industry.
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Wednesday 14 May

14 May 2025, 8.00 – 15 May 2025, 20.00

Physics for Future

The “Physics for Future” event, is an initiative by the Physics and Materials Science Department displaying multidisciplinarity in action. Come to see the impact that research in physics has on society and technological developments in Quantum, AI, Biology, and HPC/Data, among other modern intersections of physics and society.
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Thursday 12 June

Conferences, Free of charge, In-person event, Series
12 June 2025, 8.30 – 11.00

Quantum Breakfast: are you ready for Quantum Algorithms?

This is the first one of the Quantum breakfast series organised by the University of Luxembourg to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
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Quantum festivals, workshops and other initiatives

For families/for everyone

Science Festivals

Researchers, including Dr. Jeremy Hieulle, have participated in events like the Science Festival 2021, demonstrating quantum research to the public.

For teenagers

Educational Workshops

The Scienteens Lab offers workshops for high school students, covering topics such as renewable energy and quantum physics, fostering early interest in these fields.

For teenagers

Physics Olympiad

Prof. Thomas Schmidt co-organises the Luxembourgish Physics Olympiad, encouraging high school students to engage with physics and related sciences.

For everyone

Science Comics

The University publishes “LUX:plorations – A Universe of Research,” a science comic series featuring also stories on quantum physics, making complex topics accessible to the public

For everyone

Public lectures

In celebration of the University’s 20th anniversary, Prof. Aurélia Chenu delivered a public lecture titled “Diving into the quantum world: from curiosity to applications,” introducing quantum concepts to a broad audience.