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Broadening the cohort of leaders in photonic and quantum technologies

Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre is making a call for Affiliate Members, the people who complement our traditional skills base, helping bring our combined strengths to fruition.

Calling New Zealand's next cohort of leaders in photonic and quantum technologies

Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre has grown and matured since gaining Centre of Research Excellence status in 2015. Right now we're making a call for new Associate Investigators.

Science engagement should be more than a side hustle

It's not news to us that engaging with our communities is a pivotal part of creating long-lasting societal impact.

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Scientists mourning the loss of the Marsden Fund.

New Zealand’s budget confirmed the depletion of the fund as 161 full proposals were invited for what’s widely considered to be its last round.

Agnes Blackie Memorial Fellowship opportunity

Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre is advertising this fellowship opportunity, and applications are open until Sunday 19 July 2026

Optica Student Chapter Photo Competition 2026

To mark the International Day of Light this year, the Optica Student Chapter at Victoria University of Wellington hosted a Science of Light-themed photography competition.

OECD warns governments to prepare for “Quantum Day”

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has told global leaders to prepare for the day quantum computers can break standard encryption.

Quantum’s Time has Come

The organisation set up to execute Australia’s National Quantum Strategy has reinforced a sense of urgency among attendees at its latest conference in Adelaide.

Quantum Australia 2026

In April 2026, a major conference was run by Quantum Australia, the organisation established to help grow Australia’s quantum ecosystem.