Third International Research Laboratory “Laboratoire Frontières Quantiques” annual colloquium
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, […]
International Autumn School in Quantum Algorithms for Many-Body Problems (IASQA) – October 6–16, 2026. Cargèse, Corsica
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 […]
2025 regional C’Nano GrandSud-Ouest doctoral prize for Romain Calviac
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 […]
2026 April: Aurore Finco from L2C and Sophie Meuret from CEMES awarded the 2026 CNRS Bronze medal
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!
2026 Quantum night: A successful public event in Toulouse and Montpellier with the SFP
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 […]
2026 March: Funding of 4 PhD fellowships within the QuantEdu-France project
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.
2026 June: 4th workshop of the International Research Network CAFQA (Canada-France Quantum Alliance)from 8th to 11th June 2026
As partners of the France-Canada network on quantum science and technology, members of the IQO, from the University of Montpellier and the University of Toulouse campuses, are invited to participate in the 4th workshop of the CNRS international network CAFQA. Here is the link to the workshop website for abstract submission and registration.This worshop will […]
2026 June: Educational workshop on quantum optics laboratory sessions
As part of the QuantEdu consortium, a workshop dedicated to the teaching of quantum optics and related experimental platforms will take place in Tours on June 18–19. Open both to experienced instructors and to those wishing to develop expertise in the field, registration is done by email at atelier-optique-quantique@univ-tours.fr; event details and program: https://didactoq.sciencesconf.org/
2026 October: International Autumn School in Quantum Algorithms for many-body problems
The International Autumn School on Quantum Algorithms for Many-Body Problems (IASQA) offers in-depth, hands-on training in quantum computing, with a focus on applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. Open to experienced researchers, early-career scientists, and industry professionals, the school will take place in Cargèse, Corsica, from October 5–17, 2026. More details are available here.
2026 March: Quantum Night at Montpellier
Join us for a thrilling evening at the University of Montpellier on March 31, 2026, starting at 6 PM, as part of the national event organized by the French Society of Physics. Discover the fascinating world of quantum sciences and technologies. The event is open to all, free of charge, and requires registration. Find more […]
