On April 14, we celebrate World Quantum Day, which highlights the importance of quantum physics and the rapid development of technologies based on its principles. Once largely confined to academic research, the field is increasingly moving into industry and everyday...
On April 14, we celebrate World Quantum Day, an initiative aimed at bringing quantum science closer to the general public. To mark the occasion, a range of activities is taking place in Ljubljana for high school students and anyone interested in science. World Quantum...
On World Quantum Day, celebrated on April 14, QUTES and Jožef Stefan Institute are organizing workshops for high school students, where they will learn the basics of quantum physics. Read more.
In the programme Ugriznimo znanost, produced by RTV Slovenija, the latest episode explored the field of quantum computing. Quantum computers differ fundamentally from classical computers, as their operation is based on entirely different physical principles. Their...
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Denis Golež from the Jožef Stefan Institute and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana appeared on the RTV podcast Podobe znanja. In the episode, he presented his newly awarded European Research Council (ERC)...
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025), marking the centenary of modern quantum theory. This recognition highlights the fundamental role of quantum mechanics in understanding the...
Dr Denis Golež and Dr Ajasja Ljubetič Awarded ERC Consolidator Grants for the Consolidation of Independent Research Careers Researchers Dr Denis Golež of the Jožef Stefan Institute and Dr Ajasja Ljubetič of the National Institute of Chemistry have been awarded...
The new OECD - OCDE report “An Overview of National Strategies and Policies for Quantum Technologies,” confirms our place on the global quantum timeline and positions Slovenia among the countries with a clear, long-term quantum vision. Its message is clear: countries...
At a round table held on 3 December 2025 to mark the conclusion of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, organised by the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Ljubljana in cooperation with the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS),...
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia has adopted the Strategy for the Development of Quantum Technologies in Slovenia until 2035 as the first national strategic document in this field. The Strategy is a comprehensive strategic document, as it includes research,...
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: UL FMF Library, Jadranska 21, 1000 Ljubljana. We invite the research and professional public, media representatives, and representatives of innovation and high-tech companies to the event marking the...
On 20 November 2025, the team at Radiosfera embraced the early morning mood with breakfast and tossed a slice of Nutella-covered bread into the air. The toast then found itself in the quantum world, where strange things began to happen, as the topic of the day was the...
On november 6, 2025 the First National day of quantum computing was held at Rudolfovo - Science and technological Center Novo mesto. Responses and highlights of the fourth Slovenian Quantum Computing Day are available here (slovene language...
On June 12, 2025, the Slovenian newspaper Delo published an in-depth interview with Prof. Dr. Rok Žitko from the Jožef Stefan Institute, in which he discusses the prospects of quantum technologies on the centenary of modern quantum mechanics. The United Nations...
We are proud to share that Dr. Lara Ulčakar, a researcher at the Department of Theoretical Physics at the Jožef Stefan Institute, has been awarded the title of "Name of the Week" on the national radio station Val 202. Dr. Ulčakar, together with a team from the Faculty...
On April 16, 2025, as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana hosted Slovenia’s first public demonstration of an experiment showcasing the violation of Bell's inequalities...
This year’s World Quantum Day, celebrated on April 14, takes on special significance as it falls within the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This global initiative aims to bring quantum physics closer to the public and highlight its impact on...
On January 7, 2025, Nina Slaček hosted a conversation about quantum computers and the prospects of the second quantum revolution with guests Prof. Dr. Anton Ramšak from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan...
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). Marking the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, the year will be dedicated to raising public awareness about the significance of quantum science and its...
QuantERA is a European network of 41 research funding organizations from 31 countries, supporting cutting-edge research and innovation in quantum technologies. The QuantERA 2021 call has funded 39 new research projects in the field of quantum technologies, including...
The European Quantum Flagship initiative has presented its Strategic Research Agenda, outlining key objectives for advancing quantum technologies in Europe in the coming years. The agenda focuses on four main areas: quantum communication, computing, simulation, and...
The European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) initiative aims to establish a secure quantum communication network that will connect the entire EU, including its overseas territories. Launched in 2019 with the EuroQCI Declaration, the initiative has been...
QUTES members meet with the new state secretary for Science, dr. Jernej Štomajer and Ministry representatives to discuss QT activities in Slovenia. Encouraging!
The Slovenian quantum science community organized its first meeting on quantum activities in Slovenia. A coordination group was also formed and remains open to new members. A workshop on the subject is planned for September 2016.
Following the appointment of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mlynek as chair, the European Commission has officially established the Expert Group on Quantum Technologies, a high-level steering committee. The group consists of 13 top academic members who will provide recommendations...
The European Commission and Member States have been called upon to launch a €1 billion flagship-scale initiative in quantum technologies within the Horizon 2020 research and innovation framework program, scheduled to begin in 2018. This initiative is outlined in the...