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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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Germany and New Zealand Celebrate Return of Laser Trapped in WWII Cavern

A laser at the heart of a New Zealand and German research collaboration has been rescued and restored.

Photonic and Quantum Research at Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre Gets a Boost from Five Substantial Marsden Fund Grants

Competition for grants from the Marsden Fund is intense and follows a rigorous assessment process.

A Feast of Quantum in the UK

A delegation of eight representatives from Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre is in London for the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024!

Making a Difference on a Global Scale

A New Zealand quantum physicist has been selected by Google Research to help bring the world a step closer to a quantum internet.

Leading the Quantum Revolution: How the Dodd-Walls Centre is Shaping New Zealand’s Future

At the helm of the Dodd-Walls Centre, Professor Frédérique Vanholsbeeck plays a pivotal role in advancing photonics and quantum technology in New Zealand.

MBIE Research Programmes Funding Success for DWC and QTA Investigators

Congratulations to Simon Granville, Ben Ruck, Waltraut Wustmann, Cushla McGoverin, Frédérique Vanholsbeeck and Ludmila Adam on their funding success.