Published January 03, 2025
By : Staff Writer
The official opening ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) will take place in February at UNESCO Headquarters.
Meanwhile, organizations across America and around the world are celebrating the launch of a global initiative aimed at advancing quantum science and its transformative applications.
Supporting events and awareness-raising activities include articles, videos, and other content that explain what quantum science is, why it matters, and how this research can lead to faster computers and earlier cancer diagnoses.
The University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is playing a key role in these efforts, celebrating the impact of quantum science on various aspects of life.
The Australian Space Forum is preparing to share updates on exciting advancements in quantum technology as well.
The Institute for Quantum Computing has also shared its excitement about the International Year of Quantum with its followers, emphasizing its commitment to cutting-edge research in quantum information science.
Additionally, the Institute of Physics announced that it will serve as the United Kingdom's coordinator for the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science & Technology on behalf of the UK’s science and technology department.
Throughout 2025, the IYQ will celebrate 100 years of quantum mechanics and raise awareness of how quantum science is shaping the future.
The year 2025 was designated as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations, as it marks the 100th anniversary of Werner Heisenberg's development of matrix mechanics—the first consistent mathematical framework for quantum physics.
As part of the celebrations for Aurora, there will be discussions on quantum networks and sensors. It is essential to raise awareness about the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology throughout 2025.
2025: The International Year of Quantum ⚛️@UChicagoPME and @UChicago are set to celebrate the groundbreaking field that has and will continue to positively impact humans in nearly every facet of life. #IYQ @QuantumYear2025 https://t.co/zk1KQWEuiM
— Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (@UChicagoPME) January 2, 2025🌟 New year, new quantum leaps ahead! ⚛️
— Austr. Space Forum (@oewf) January 1, 2025
As we step into 2025, we want to make you aware of the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025)!
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/sConh9M0Mr#IYQ2025 #NewYear2025 #UNESCO pic.twitter.com/s8gQfpJrei
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology: our celebrations begin with a look at quantum networks and sensors
— Aurora⭐️👼 (@DogeMotherAgoo) January 2, 2025
As proclaimed by the United Nations, 2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, or IYQ for short. This year was chosen because it marks… pic.twitter.com/QsQct789Ti
We're excited to be the UK coordinator for the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ) on behalf of @SciTechgovuk! 🎉
— Institute of Physics (@PhysicsNews) December 11, 2024
Running throughout 2025, IYQ celebrates 100 years of quantum mechanics and raises awareness of quantum science's role in shaping the… pic.twitter.com/xElR2J9mSY
