UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation & Timing

Hub Investigator on UNESCO's Quantum 100 List

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Hastie from the University of Strathclyde’s Institute of Photonics has been named on the Quantum 100 list, which has been published to mark last year's UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).

QEPNT team make new connections at Quantum Showcase

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:46:00 GMT

The QEPNT Team exhibited key technologies at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase.

A New Quantum Purpose

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:39:56 GMT

A UK Quantum Strategy for Sovereignty and Scale

Singapore’s Senior Minister visits Imperial

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:14:00 GMT

Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong met some of Imperial’s trailblazing scientists and students during a campus visit.

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:50:34 BST

Professor Doug Paul has been elected as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Quantum technology strengthens UK resilience to space weather

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:37:00 BST

A new generation of quantum sensors which can provide vital insights into the risks posed by space weather to national infrastructure have been developed.

Hub Director comments on increased GPS jamming

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:22:00 BST

Professor David Cumming appeared on the largest Ukrainian National broadcaster INTER TV channel.

GPS timekeeping is increasingly vulnerable

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:55:08 BST

Professor Doug Paul comments in Nature magazine about how to build resilient timing systems in countries around the world

Scientific Meeting in Bristol

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:40:00 BST

The QEPNT held it's second Scientific Meeting at the University of Bristol on 12 September.

QEPNT Investigator elected Fellow of the City & Guilds Institute

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:37:52 BST

QEPNT Investigator, Professor Washington Ochieng OBE, has been elected Fellow of the City & Guilds Institute.

QEPNT Researcher receives Institute of Physics Prize

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:54:00 BST

James McGilligan, Investigator at the QEPNT Hub, has been named as the winner of an Institute of Physics (IOP) award for his work on quantum technology.

Wee-g – detecting volcanic eruptions

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:11:00 BST

Wee-g, a lightweight gravimeter, developed by QEPNT researchers at the University of Glasgow, is being used at Poás volcano, Costa Rica, to collect invaluable data with the potential to be used in early warning systems and to aid volcanologists in understanding complex volcanic systems.

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Researchers from QEPNT showcased quantum technologies to school children, teachers and the public during the week long event.

Contributing to the academic community

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:31:00 BST

Professor Alessia Pasquazi discusses her role as EQEC Program Chair for CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2025.

International Women in Engineering Day

Celebrating the careers and aspirations of some of the inspirational women within the QEPNT Hub.

QEPNT hosts first industry event

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:58:00 BST

The QEPNT Hub held its first industry community event, jointly organised with the Royal Institute of Navigation, at the Royal Society in London.

How Quantum Physics Is Powering Next-Gen Navigation Systems

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:06:13 BST

Dr Carrie Weidner, Senior Lecturer in Quantum Engineering at the University of Bristol and Co-Investigator of the QEPNT Hub speaks to AZoQuantum about how quantum technology is set to revolutionize navigation by moving away from GPS.

Quantum Technology Hubs receive EPSRC funding to advance quantum skills and training

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:39:00 BST

The Quantum Technology Hubs have been awarded a further £3M from EPSRC to develop a targeted quantum skills and training programme.

QEPNT Introductory Scientific Meeting

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:41:00 BST

The Hub brought researchers from around the UK together for its first Scientific Meeting.

International Women's Day 2025

We are delighted to support International Women's Day and celebrate the fantastic women within the QEPNT Hub.

Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe?

QEPNT’s work to develop technology to free the UK’s reliance on GPS features in the BBC's In Depth report on the risks of GPS jamming for travel, communications systems and financial networks.

QEPNT research showcased for UK Government

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:57:05 GMT

The QEPNT Hub's expertise in quantum technology research and development has been showcased for visitors from the UK Government.

Writing successful proposals and grants

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:38:00 GMT

Professor Doug Paul discusses his funding journey in a growing field of research.

QEPNT PI awarded OBE

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:49:52 GMT

Professor Doug Paul recognised in the 2025 King’s New Year Honours list.

Helping to keep our satellite systems secure

Professor Doug Paul discusses the ambitions of the QEPNT Hub in the Glasgow Herald.

Launch of new Quantum Hub to support national security and critical infrastructure

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:02:00 GMT

A new quantum technology hub to ensure the UK benefits from resilient position, navigation and timing advancements has been launched at the Royal Society.

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:42:00 GMT

QEPNT exhibiting at this year's National Quantum Technologies Showcase