The 2023 update of the UK Photonics Landscape is now available on the PLG’s YouTube channel. As presented to the Princess Royal during her visit to SPIE’s Photonex in October 2023. Further details are available in PLG’s UK Photonics 2023: the Hidden Economy report.
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has commissioned a feasibility study to understand the technical and economic feasibility of developing specific capabilities to support commercial R&D, grow the UK semiconductor sector and contribute to supply chain resilience. The study is led by IfM Engage and supported by strong industrial and academic consortium partners…
As part of the government’s National Semiconductor Strategy, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has commissioned a study led by IFM to understand the technical and economic feasibility of developing specific semiconductor infrastructure to support commercial R&D, grow the UK semiconductor sector and contribute to supply chain resilience. The study will present proposals and inform…
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The election for the first committee of the Future Photonics Leaders (working abbreviation PLNX) group took place on 19th December 2022; the PLG is pleased to announce the elected candidates for each role. To reflect the larger anticipated workload for the Funding Officer role, multiple Funding Officers were appointed. The PLNX and the PLG would…
The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) is the continent’s largest event in the field and one of the most prestigious and traditional events on optical communications worldwide. Running for over 25 years, the exhibition and conference attracts over 6,000 decision makers from around the world and returns to SEC in Glasgow in 2023. Strong…
As photonics enables an ever greater range of applications we are are often asked ‘what is photonics?‘ The following definition, examples and taxonomy attempt to provide a tiered explanation. for those unfamiliar with sector. Photonics Definition Photonics encompasses the technologies, devices, products and processes that generate, transmit, transform, detect and/or manipulate light in any format,…
UKRI research councils have a long standing policy internship scheme for funding three month internship for UK doctoral students to participate in policy making gaining practical training and experience in how research can inform policy making. The Policy Internship Scheme for 2022/23 has just opened will applicants invited by 4 November 2022. Placements are expected…
The annual election for members of the Photoncis21 Board of Stakeholders will take place between 25 October and 8 November, with an unprecedented 40 seats up for election. To vote you must register as a voter by 24 September 2022. UK members of Photonics21 are eligible and encouraged to vote with one vote per organisation.…
The latest trends in photonic integration; silicon photonics using InP, GaAs and polymer solutions; packaging solutions; hybrid integration; lasers, modulators and receivers; filters and switches and connectors. Held in Houndsditch, London, close to Liverpool St station, the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities for optical and photonic component and systems manufacturers and developers, along with…
