Business and innovation Opinion and reviews Why nothing beats the buzz of being in a small hi-tech business Honor Powrie relives the excitement and drama of working in a start-up company Read article: Why nothing beats the buzz of being in a small hi-tech business
Careers Interview Ask me anything: Artur Ekert – ‘Nature doesn’t know that we divided all phenomena into physics, chemistry and biology’ Artur Ekert explains how curiosity has shaped his career at the intersection of physics and cryptology Read article: Ask me anything: Artur Ekert – ‘Nature doesn’t know that we divided all phenomena into physics, chemistry and biology’
Quantum Feature Sarah Sheldon: how a multidisciplinary mindset can turn quantum utility into quantum advantage IBM engineering physicist Sarah Sheldon outlines the careers opportunities in the emerging quantum sector Read article: Sarah Sheldon: how a multidisciplinary mindset can turn quantum utility into quantum advantage
Careers Opinion and reviews Artisan, architect or artist: what kind of person are you at work? Honor Powrie believes that we all take on different personas in the workplace Read article: Artisan, architect or artist: what kind of person are you at work?
Quantum optics Interview From banking to quantum optics: Michelle Lollie’s unique journey Michelle Lollie transitioned from a career in finance to developing quantum optical systems in industry Read article: From banking to quantum optics: Michelle Lollie’s unique journey
Careers Interview Ask me anything: Sophie Morley – ‘Active listening is the key to establishing productive research collaborations with our scientific end-users’ As a staff scientist at the Advanced Light Source in the US, Sophie Morley helps visiting researchers to probe the fundamental properties of quantum materials Read article: Ask me anything: Sophie Morley – ‘Active listening is the key to establishing productive research collaborations with our scientific end-users’
Careers News The secret to academic success? Publish a top paper as a postdoc, study finds If you're a postdoc who wants to nail down that permanent faculty position, it's wise to publish a highly cited paper after your PhD Read article: The secret to academic success? Publish a top paper as a postdoc, study finds
Quantum Blog Explore the quantum frontier: all about the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 Tushna Commissariat rounds up the key activities, talks and events in the IYQ calendar across the UK Read article: Explore the quantum frontier: all about the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025
Careers Interview Ask me anything: Nadya Mason ‘I find myself looking at everything as systems of equations’ Whether she’s researching quantum materials or leading her school, Nadya Mason uses her physics skills to tackle every challenge that comes her way Read article: Ask me anything: Nadya Mason ‘I find myself looking at everything as systems of equations’
Careers Interview Ask me anything: Dave Smith – ‘I don’t spend time on regrets’ UK government national technology adviser Dave Smith on the importance of focusing on the tasks in front of you Read article: Ask me anything: Dave Smith – ‘I don’t spend time on regrets’