From May 6 to 10, members of Pernice Lab from Heidelberg and Münster gathered in Costa Volpino, near Lake Iseo in Italy for our traditional proposal writing seminar. During the workshop, we developed new research ideas, discussed project concepts, and worked on funding proposals in small teams. Beyond scientific exchange, the seminar was also an opportunity for team building while organizing the workshop ourselves, cooking together, and exploring the beautiful surroundings on hikes.
April 2026: SPIE Photonics Europe in Strasbourg
Neuromorphic Quantumphotonics - Pernice Lab was proud to take part in SPIE Photonics Europe 2026 in Strasbourg (12–16 April). Our group was well represented across all academic stages, from master’s students to postdoctoral researchers. With 23 contributions delivered through oral and poster presentations, this marks our highest level of participation to date.
February 2026: Explain Like I am Five with Erik Jung
In February 2026, the Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O) visited the Heidelberg University campus to film a new episode of the Explain Like I'm Five series. The episode features our PhD researcher Erik Jung, who works on tiny and highly precise photonic chips that use light instead of electrical signals. In the video, Erik explains how light-based computers work and why they could make future technologies faster and more energy-efficient. Watch the episode on YouTube!
February 2026: Early-Career Training Activities - IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW
On the 30th of January Center for Integrated Quantum Science and Technology (IQST) visited EINC to give an afternoon training full of quantum photonics insights, lab tours, hands-on demonstrations, and networking while pizza. This event was organised for all students and early-career researchers across Baden-Württemberg’s growing quantum community.
January 2026: IYQ 2025 plaque at KIP
The official plaque for the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 (IYQ 2025) is now installed at the north entrance of the Kirchhoff Institute for Physics, Heidelberg University. Declared by the United Nations, IYQ 2025 celebrates over 100 years of quantum science and its impact on technology and society. Many thanks to Ursula Schoellkopf for the great picture of our group leader and KIP Executive Director Prof. Wolfram Pernice together with this small but visible sign of our ongoing work, collaborations, and commitment to quantum science.
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