Miles Padgett
Science Co-Director, QuSIT Hub; Professor, University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow · QuSIT
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Centre for Quantum Technology, University of Glasgow
A University of Glasgow centre that brings together the university's quantum research and development.
Project data last updated 11 October 2026
About this project
The University of Glasgow unveiled the centre on 29 September 2021 at the SPIE Photonex conference. It is directed by Professor Miles Padgett.
The centre draws on the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre and its commercial arm, Kelvin Nanotechnology, which make components for quantum technologies. At launch the university said its researchers worked with more than 50 industrial partners. A £850,000 scholarship fund was set up with SPIE.
Who leads it
Lead organisation
University of Glasgow
University · Glasgow
Lead of the QEPNT quantum navigation and timing hub, former lead of the QuantIC imaging hub, and home of the Centre for Quantum Technology.
Partners (1)
Kelvin Nanotechnology
Company · Glasgow
In the news
Quantum Zeitgeist articles naming the lead organisation or partners. They may not be about this project.
Sir Peter Knight, The Physicist Who Helped Build Britain’s Quantum Programme, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
The theorist who taught British quantum physics to cost itself honestly, and who now chairs the board advising on a national quantum strategy worth billions.
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Researchers Detect Eavesdropping with 15% Qubit Probability, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
Experimental quantum key distribution now detects eavesdropping on 15% of shared qubits without discarding any key material. This contrasts with conventional methods, which necessitate revealing and losing key bits to verify security. Embedding cryptographic operations within a photonic quantum swit
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University of Strathclyde Tests Wireless Control of Quantum Readout, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
University of Strathclyde physicists achieved wireless control of a superconducting microwave resonator, a key step toward simplifying quantum readout.
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Q-BIOMED Secures £902K to Expand Healthcare Quantum Sensing, read on Quantum Zeitgeist
Q-BIOMED received £902,000 from EPSRC to expand partnerships and strengthen its ability to deliver quantum technologies for healthcare applications. This investment supports work packages focused on identifying clinical needs and prioritizing quantum sensing applications to improve diagnosis, monito
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