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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.

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

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

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Science System Advisory Group Submission for Science System Reform Process Phase 2

Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre has created a submission for Phase Two of the New Zealand science system reform process.

Building quantum curiosity and capability

Today is World Quantum Day. The date, 14 April was chosen because 4.14 is the rounded number representing Planck’s constant h.

Three New Royal Society Fellows

The Royal Society Te Apārangi announces three researchers from Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre elected to its Academy of Fellows.

New Zealand Needs Investment to Back Up Its Strong Reputation in Quantum Science

Interim Science Lead of Quantum Technologies Aotearoa, Prof. David Hutchinson, says we must capitalize on our renowned research.

What it Really Takes to Succeed in Quantum Technologies

Te Whai Ao Director, Frédérique Vanholsbeeck, has been interviewed by Newsroom's Fox Meyer.

New Zealand Contributes Advice on Global Quantum Future

The OECD has recently released policy guidance to member states on on how to manage quantum technologies and our Centre has played a role.