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Main speakers:
Main speakers:
Sir Peter Knight FRS – Quantum Technologies
Professor Graham Reed FRS, FREng – Representing Silicon Photonics
Chair & Moderator: Professor Oleksandr Kyriienko, Director @ SQC
Panelists: Lecturers for the SQC Winter School and invited guests
“Should we invest in Quantum Technology, Silicon Photonics or both?”
“Should we invest in Quantum Technology, Silicon Photonics or both?”
Monday, 26th of January 2026, 14:00 – 17:20
The Wave, Lecture Theatre 3
This public debate, preceding the SQC Winter School (January 27–28, 2026), invites leading voices in quantum and optical sciences to explore the question of how these technologies will evolve in the 21st century. The discussion contrasts classical technologies based on silicon photonics (mature, precision optical systems) with quantum optical systems that are based on entanglement, superposition, and coherence (sometimes referred to as 'Quantum 2.0'). The goal of this debate is to engage academics, students, and the wider public in an open, reflective, and forward-looking conversation.
Science Slam
Science Slam
Tuesday, 27th of January 2026, 20:00-22:00
The Red Deer Pub (University of Sheffield campus)
Scientific communication doesn’t have to live only at the “papers + peer review” end of the spectrum. There’s a whole range — and at the extreme exiting end sits the Science Slam.
So what is it? A Science Slam is a friendly “battle” where scientists explain their research in the most interesting, funny, and engaging way possible. Think stand-up for a scientific crowd: you’re in a pub, you want people to laugh and enjoy themselves, but also walk away actually understanding what you do day-to-day in your research.
That’s exactly what we’re organizing as part of the Winter School at the Red Deer Pub. Come along to mingle with colleagues, listen to the pitches, and — if you’re up for it — volunteer to be one of the slammers!
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