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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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Cather Simpson leaves the board.

Te Whai Ao Dodd-Walls Centre Board Chair Charlotte Walshe has announced that University of Auckland Professor Cather Simpson has resigned from the Centre’s Governance Board.

Google warns Bitcoin’s blockchain data could be stolen.

Google has issued a whitepaper outlining the threats of post-quantum cryptography.

Exceptional alumni honoured with prestigious University award

Renowned physicist and science communicator Professor John Dudley has been recognised for his exceptional accomplishments in the University’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

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 Weaving Workshop

Students and staff spent two days observing and practicing various forms of weaving in Ōtepōti during the second week of February 2026.

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.