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A New Zealand breakthough in quantum-inspired optical computing

With fully fault‑tolerant quantum computers still years away, New Zealand researchers have built a hybrid device that could solve major problems much sooner.

Quantum Crossroads

A Dodd-Walls team has led the creation of a vision document outlining how leaders in quantum research and technologies, the arts and indigenous cultures can collaborate.

Career change for Prof Richard Barker marks end of an era for Te Whai Ao board

Professor Richard Barker, formerly the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Sciences at the University of Otago, has stepped down from the Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre board.

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Collaborating with Korea on Quantum Communications

The Catalyst Strategic NZ–Korea Joint Research Partnerships programme is supporting three joint quantum communications projects 2025-2028.

First Māori-led or partnered Te Whai Ao research projects

Te Ropū Whai Ao has announced the first two Māori-led or partnered Te Whai Ao research projects.

Marsden results demonstrate that photonic and quantum technologies are everywhere

The Marsden Fund results for 2025 are out and our researchers and affiliate members are well-represented among the successful project recipients.

Dr Luke Trainor Awarded Fellowship

Dodd-Walls Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Luke Trainor has been awarded a Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowship by the Royal Society, Te Apārangi.

New Zealand provides global climate monitoring security as NASA satellite dies

The world’s ability to forecast extreme weather events will be extended and enhanced with a $12m NZ Government grant to Te Whai Ao-Dodd-Walls Centre researchers.

Agnes Blackie Memorial Fellowship opportunity

Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre is advertising this fellowship opportunity, and applications are open until 31 October 2025