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We're solving
industry problems with
academic research.

Quantum computing is set to revolutionise problem-solving for the betterment of our economy and society. To realise this potential, quantum resources must be deployed with skill and precision. 

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We are leading a dedicated research programme to deliver quantum-enhanced solutions that are demonstrable, verifiable, and co-designed for emerging quantum hardware.

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Research Areas

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Application

Quantum Algorithms and

Machine Learning

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Quantum Cyber Security

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Programming and

Implementation

Architecture and HPC

Integration

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Noise Handling

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Researchers

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Partners

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Publications

Our team consists of enthusiastic experts in all aspects of quantum computing (from theory to practice, from foundation to application, from design to programming) all motivated by a common desire to uncover the boundless possibilities offered by this ground-breaking technology.

 

Get to know the team and explore their research areas.

Quantum Fringe 2026

SCOTLAND

A festival of Quantum events  |  Edinburgh  | May- June 2026

News & Seminars

Elham Kashefi: from science fiction to science fact

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Software advance could aid quantum progress

A major software advance could aid the creation of bigger, more reliable quantum computers, a study suggests.

Multi-partner Quantum City outreach initiative relaunches with new vision

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6 Aug 2026
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QSL Seminar

SymFT: Universal Fault-Tolerant Quantum Circuit Simulation via Symbolic Clifford--Pauli Frames and Stabilizer Coordinates.

Wang Fang

30 Jul 2026
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QSL Seminar

A data type for hybrid classical-quantum data

Malin Altenmüller

2 Jul 2026
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QSL Seminar

Out-of-Distribution Generalization for Learning Quantum Channels with Low-Energy Coherent States

Jason Pereira (LIP6)

Informatics Forum,

The University of Edinburgh,

10 Crichton St,

Newington,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9AB

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The Quantum Software Lab is part of the University of Edinburgh, a charitable body registered in Scotland with registration number SC005336.

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