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Broadening the cohort of leaders in photonic and quantum technologies

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

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

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

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.

Symposium 2025

Symposium 2025

Te Whai Ao - Dodd-Walls Centre is delighted to announce our annual symposium was held in Wellington in 2025, from 24 November to 27 November.

Honouring the Legacy of Professor John Harvey

Honouring the Legacy of Professor John Harvey

Professor John Harvey has been made a life member of the Australian and New Zealand Optical Society.

Collaborating with Korea on Quantum Communications

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

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

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.