Assoc. Prof. Kristian Hvidtfelt Nielsen leads a new AUFF NOVA–funded project on "Quantum Futures in the Making". The project explores how sociotechnical imaginaries shape quantum technologies and their governance—and hosts the workshop “Building Quantum Futures” at Aarhus University, 8–9 June 2026. Abstract deadline: 15 April 2026.

DQC’s Scientific Quantum Conference 2026 takes place 15–16 April at Aalborg University. Several AU researchers and students will contribute with talks and in a PhD pitch session. Conference participation and dinner are free of charge (registration required). Read more and register here.

National Optics Congress 2026 brings Denmark’s optics and photonics community together at Aarhus University on 8–9 April 2026. Students, researchers, industry and stakeholders are invited to contribute. Call for abstracts closes 6 February 2026. Submit and read more on the conference website.

Professor Sune Jespersen from the Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN) at the Department of Clinical Medicine has received a grant of DKK 19.5 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to lead a new international research project on the future of MRI.

The Quantum Campus Aarhus Annual Meeting 2025 brought together 93 participants from across AU, KU, DTU, and industry for keynote talks, research highlights, an industry perspective, a panel on strategic quantum funding, and 27 posters. The iNANO foyer buzzed with discussion all afternoon – explore photos, programme, and poster overview on the event page.