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The first two announcements for the NorQSoft/OsloMet PhD positions are now out:

One position in quantum computing, optimization on noisy gate-based NISQ platforms

One position in analogue quantum computing

Also the latter has a focus on noisy, imperfect quantum computers.

If this seems interesting to you, and you have the relevant background, do apply! Also, if you know anyone whom you think should apply, please pass this piece of news on to them.

In the ads you may notice that the scientific prerequisites span rather broadly.

The deadline is November 6th.

We have just wrapped up three busy days of talks and discussions. The QOpen WG2–WG3 workshop, “Open Quantum Matter: Characterization and Control”, ran from 7 to 9 October 2026. It was an event with plenty of questions, exchanges at the whiteboard, and a lot of brainstorming.

The programme brought together 20 speakers (altogether 26 participants) from institutions in 12 countries (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom; see the booklet).

Topics ranged from quantum information and quantum supremacy to the technology of quantum computing and the fundamental mathematics of open quantum evolution. We discussed noisy quantum processors, quantum simulators, entanglement, memory effects, thermalisation, and ways of using dissipation to prepare and control quantum states.

A highlight was the colloquium by G.-S. Paraoanu from Aalto University, “Controlling quantum systems through phase modulation: from fundamental quantum physics to sensing applications”. He showed how phase modulation can make superconducting-qubit operations more robust, linking quantum control to sensing and dark-photon searches.

The workshop was entirely financed by COST through QOpen, COST Action CA24109 and was hosted by OsloMet’s Quantum Hub. Thank you to all the speakers and participants for three days of lively discussion!

We applied with the project “Resource-Efficient Local-to-Global Quantum Tomography” to the EuroHPC Quantum Access Pilot Call. The application was supported, and we now have a LOT of QPU time for running experiments on the cloud-accessible 24-qubit quantum computer located in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Research Council of Norway has just approved the new eX-C3 SLICES infrastructure project, which will substantially extend Simula’s existing eX3 experimental computing cluster. OsloMet is a partner in the application, together with Simula, NTNU, UiO, UiB, UiS, SINTEF, Sigma2 and NORA.

Importantly for us, eX-C3 will also extend the recently established Q-NRI quantum infrastructure and provide remote access to several quantum-computing platforms and different qubit technologies. This builds on the ongoing work providing access to VTT’s 50-qubit quantum computer in Finland and to European EuroHPC resources such as LUMI-Q/VLQ, while Simula reports interest from several additional quantum-computing providers.

For OsloMet, this opens a direct route for our researchers and students to gain hands-on experience with different quantum hardware platforms, test algorithms on real devices, and develop new projects combining quantum computing with large-scale classical HPC resources.

OsloMet has become part of the broader Nordic Quantum Alliance through its membership in the Norwegian Quantum Cluster. The Alliance was launched at IQT Nordics 2026 and brings together the main quantum ecosystems of Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden to strengthen collaboration between research, industry, investors and public-sector actors.

OsloMet and it s Quantum Hub were the main organizer of the event. It was a three-day international forum held at OsloMet on June 22–24, 2006 bringing together more than 300 participants, 72 speakers from 22 countries, and 40 sponsors and exhibitors. Under the theme “Quantum Technology in a Changing World,” it covered quantum computing, sensing, communication, software, commercialization, investment, and the development of the Nordic quantum ecosystem.

Here are some feedbacks:

One of my biggest surprises was discovering how much the Nordic quantum community values open conversations. Whether speaking with researchers, founders, engineers, investors, or industry leaders, I found people incredibly approachable, generous with their time, and genuinely curious to exchange ideas. Some of my most memorable discussions weren’t even about quantum—they wandered into geodesy, cosmology, education, psychology, and what it really takes to build breakthrough technologies.

Quantum is on fire. I mean that literally. But the fire I really mean is the energy in the room.

In addition to a strong program of insightful presentations, knowledge sharing, and thought-provoking discussions… plenty of opportunities for networking and connection.

May 21st we had the pleasure of meeting with Neda Maria Kaizumi. We thank Peyman for connecting us.

Neda has several successful ventures to look back on. And the next one is of particular interest to us: To establish an online, world-wide quantum academy.

Neda has seen the same need as us: We need to prepare a quantum literate workforce. With this common ambition we are confident that we supplement each other in this ambition and look forward to future interactions.

Interessen har på tampen av søknadsfristen vært enorm for det relativt nye emnet NYFIK1000 – Introduksjon til kvanteverdenen for nyfikne. Rekordmange har søkt seg til emnet, som på et grunnleggende nivå utforsker hvordan teknologien fungerer og hvordan fremtiden kan formes av den.

Emnet krever ingen kompliserte forkunnskaper innenfor matematikk eller fysikk. Emneansvarlig Sølve Selstø har derfor lagt opp til et praktisk løp hvor studentene får boltre seg med simuleringer (nyfiken.cs.oslomet.no) og kjøre egne programmer på ekte kvantedatamaskiner.

Søkergruppen er svært variert: på klasselisten finner man alt fra lærere til personer med toppstillinger i næringslivet.

Du kan lese mer om emnet her: NYFIK1000 – Introduksjon til kvanteverdenen for nyfikne.

We are inviting all interested and curious about Quantum Information Technologies to the upcoming event, IQT Nordics: Quantum Technology in a Changing World, 4th all-Nordic annual meeting co-organized by the QH together with Simula and 3DHoldings.

Do not hesitate to sign up; the seats are assigned acording to a first come, first served policy.