The third International Research Laboratory “Laboratoire Frontières Quantiques” annual colloquium will be held on May 18–21 near Toulouse. The colloquium will bring together the Sherbrooke and French communities to share recent results and foster new collaborations in quantum materials, quantum circuits and devices, and quantum technologies. The program includes ample free time to encourage discussion, networking, and in-depth exchanges between participants. Find more details on the websites. https://irllfqax2026.sciencesconf.org/data/pages/IRL_Colloque_2026_Programme_FINAL.pdf https://irl-lfq.com ———————————- Le troisième colloque annuel de l’International Research Laboratory « Laboratoire Frontières Quantiques » se tiendra du 18 au 21 mai près de Toulouse. Ce colloque réunira les communautés de Sherbrooke

Join the International Autumn School in Quantum Algorithms for Many-Body Problems (IASQA), designed to provide comprehensive and practical training in quantum computing, with a focus on applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. This school is ideal for experienced researchers, early-career scientists, and industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of quantum algorithms and their implementation. Location: Cargèse, CorsicaSchool Dates: October 6–16, 2026Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026Notification of Selection: Mid-June 2026Payment Deadline: Mid-July 2026Registration Fee: 700 EUR maximum (includes accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, and airport shuttle on October 5 and 17; excludes dinners and travel expenses) Gain the theoretical knowledge as

Congratulations to Romain Calviac (LCAR – Laboratoire Collisions Agrégats Réactivité) on receiving the 2025 regional C’Nano Grand Sud-Ouest doctoral prize for his outstanding dissertation work entitled“Source d’atomes ultra-froids pour les capteurs quantiques embarqués : conception et mise en œuvre d’une puce magnétique à réseau.” A project carried out jointly at LCAR and the Laboratoire d’Analyse etd’Architecture des Systèmes (LAAS-CNRS) — Romain’s research exemplifies scientific excellence and technological innovation within our community. A proud achievement for Romain and his advisors, and a moment of pride for the entire IQO research ecosystem. Félicitations à Romain Calviac (LCAR – Laboratoire Collisions Agrégats Réactivité)

Aurore Finco from L2C and Sophie Meuret from CEMES have been awarded the 2026 CNRS Bronze Medal in recognition of their work on the development and application of diamond-based quantum sensors for nanomagnetism and spintronics, and on the light-matter interaction at the nanometer and nanosecond scales, respectively. Congratulations to Aurore and Sophie!

Building on the national initiative led by the SFP, Toulouse and Montpellier brought quantum physics to life with a vibrant program of talks and hands-on workshops. More than 450 participants from across the region — from middle school students to university audiences and the wider public — turned out to explore and engage with quantum science.

The 2026 call for PhD fellowships within the QuantEdu-France project is closed. The granted PhD projects are: Entangled-2D at LPCNO, Spleen at CEMES, ULTRA-Q and HyTop at L2C.