Celebrating quantum in Australia
About the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
On 7 June 2024, the United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This year is a global initiative to recognise the importance of quantum science and technology and strengthen national capacities for science education and research.
The mission of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) is to use the 100 years since the discovery of quantum mechanics to help raise public awareness of the importance and impact of quantum science and applications on all aspects of life. Anyone can participate in the Quantum Year by helping others learn more about quantum science on this centennial occasion or simply taking the time to learn more about it themselves.
The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology presents a unique opportunity to engage the wider community in all things quantum, supporting the growth of quantum science and technology in Australia to benefit all of us.
Reveal and explain the wonders of quantum science and its impacts on our lives today and into the future.
Educate
Ignite the nation’s curiosity about the beauty and promise of the quantum world and inspire people of all backgrounds to pursue careers in science and technology.
Inspire
Celebrate worldwide quantum science and technology achievements, spotlighting Australia’s pioneering leadership in this endeavour.
Celebrate
Meet our team
A diverse team of professionals dedicated to advancing quantum science education and research.
Professor Nicole Bell
President, Australian Institute of Physics.
Chief Investigator and Theory Program Leader, ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics, The University of Melbourne.
Professor Nicolas C Menicucci
Chair, Quantum Science and Technology,
Australian Institute of Physics.
Deputy Director, RMIT Applied Quantum Technologies Centre.
Director, QuRMIT Theory Lab.
ARC Future Fellow.
Niall Byrne
Creative Director, Science in Public. The AIP is supported by Science in Public who are passionate about helping scientists get their research into the public space so that it has impact.
Dr Behnam Tonekaboni
Theoretical Quantum Physicist and Quantum Software Engineer, Infleqtion.
Dr Xanthe Croot
Director, Superconducting Quantum Circuits Laboratory, USyd. Chief Investigator, EQUS.
A/Prof Stephan Rachel
Associate Professor Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at University of Melbourne, ARC Future Fellow & Associate Professor.
Gabrielle Green
Marketing, Communications, Brand, Outreach, ARC Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology.