Quantum Consultations Open
Two important consultations are open for inputs on the future direction of the UK quantum program. UK quantum strategy: call for evidence from BEIS. Online responses by 10 March 2022. …
DCMS opens consultation on future communications networks
The department for Digital culture media and supports (DCMS) have launched a new call for evidence on next generation Wireless Infrastructure- Wireless Infrastructure Strategy: call for evidence – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).…
Finding & Brokering EU projects
How do you find and join Horizon Europe consortia?
Photonics Events Survey from the KTN
In 2020 the KTN ran a series of “Photonics for” events, covering a range of topics from Manufacturing to Security and Defence. The series provided an opportunity to hear about…
National Security and Investment Bill introduced to Parliament with major potential impact on UK Photonics
Significant changes have been incorporated in the new National Security and Investment Bill that was introduced to Parliament on 11 Nov 2020. The Bill now proposes mandatory notification to government…
Autumn PLG Covid-19 impact survey- last chance to input
To date we have received 115 responses to the PLG Autumn survey of the impact of Covid-19 on the Photonics & Acoustics industries. The survey will close on 31 October.…
Covid-19 recovery survey
The PLG are requesting input to a new short, 14 question, survey to gauge the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on photonics. The new survey is directed to both industrialists and…
UK Research and Development Roadmap is welcomed by the PLG
The publication of the UK Research and Development Roadmap by government is welcomed by the Photonics Leadership Group. The Roadmap identifies the importance of “investing in priority cross-cutting technologies… to…
Coronavirus impact survey on UK Photonics and Acoustics industries
The PLG are requesting input to a short, 12 question, survey to gauge the impact of coronavirus restrictions on the photonics and acoustics industries. We are seeking to understand:- How…
Future Photonics Horizons- what will be the focus of future research?
In the midst of the Coronovirus lock-down, the PLG pushed the boundaries of remote collaboration yesterday to bring together more than 20 of the leading UK Photonics Professors to initiate…