Birds of Science is a collaborative art and science project in which participants craft origami birds from the pages of their scientific writings or their notebooks. These origami birds come together as they are created to form a breathtaking large-scale installation, symbolizing the knowledge, science, and the collective journey of ideas taking flight.
Birds of Science is created and directed by NCCR SPIN.
Hidden Variables is a 3D art and science installation co-produced with young researchers at the NCCR SPIN in Switzerland. It was realized using discarded scientific data from theory or experimental equipment and measurements to highlight the important role of failure in the scientific journey.
What lies behind a single scientific breakthrough? A journey of trials and errors, ups and downs, successes and failures, and above all, an investment of time. At the intersection between art and science, a team of six dedicated quantum computing scientists comes to show you the hidden beauty within lost data and failed measurements – essential components in the pursuit of even the most subtle scientific insights.
The artwork—an installation featuring a self-playing piano that performs a composition by composer Jia Liu twice daily—makes audible the quantum mechanical principle of superposition. In quantum computing, superposition refers to the ability of quantum bits (qubits) to exist in multiple states simultaneously. Unlike classical bits, which always have a value of either 0 or 1, qubits can assume multiple states at once until their value is determined by measurement.
The composition includes variable elements that take on specific values based on certain probabilities. These values are recalculated for each performance using a quantum computer. Each playback thus represents a measurement, fixing the state of the composition. Only through repeated performances does the final composition emerge as a percentage-based probability pattern—this version will have its world premiere at ZKM | Karlsruhe in December 2025.
The composition will be performed twice daily (11 a.m. and 5 p.m.) on the music balcony of ZKM Karlsruhe from April to December 2025. A complementary data visualization will accompany the installation.
Public Measurements: Daily at 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. until December 2025
Tūhura Otago Museum and Te Whai Ao debut a platform for community engagement with quantum science and technology at ASB Polyfest, the largest Polynesian cultural festival in the world. Look for the big, blue shipping container: Lab in a Box!
Science, mystery…
Space, time, and history…
Who are they?
Who are you?
The Anderson Localisation is an immersive theater piece that takes you on a journey into the quantum world where the past, present, and future co-exist.
Using Pickpath, a cutting-edge interactive app on your phone, you’ll be taken on a unique, audio-driven, individual journey into the quantum world and through one of Ōtepoti’s hidden lane ways. The Anderson Localisation reveals a hidden realm and tells a story of how the tiny atomic world can shape our understanding of life. Created by Martyn Roberts, David O’Donnell, Hilary Halba, Sofia Kalogeropoulou, David Hutchinson, Doug Ditford and Amanda Faye Martin.
Participants should wear warm clothing and footwear, and bring an umbrella (just in case – this is Dunedin) as some of the experience takes place outside.
Pickpath can be loaded onto your phone via your app store.
Limited places to 10 per performance, so book sooner rather than later.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s first event to commemorate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology will be a lecture and panel hosted by the MacDiarmid Institute and supported by Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre.
Join us to hear the famous American theoretical physicist Gordon Baym talk about his part in the history of the world’s most successful and mysterious description of reality. Professor Baym is an expert in everything from condensed matter to the physics of elementary particles, and the formation of neutron stars in supernova explosions.
Next, Professor Smitha Vishveshwara will describe how advances in quantum physics have required imaginative leaps, and in turn have inspired creative works.
Finally, our expert panel will debate the development and future of quantum mechanics. Jessa Barder will lead a discussion between Professor Laura Greene, Dr Ratu Mataira, Dr Jacob Ngaha, and others.
This workshop aims to be another step towards establishing connections between the QT and technology assessment (TA) communities and to introduce some current discussions in the QT community to a new audience. It is organized as part of the QuTec project under Karlsruhe Institute of Technology – Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS).
Join us June 9-13, 2025, in Washington, DC, for a week filled with community building and “good, old-fashioned family fun” – complete with uncomfortable conversations, games of capture the flag, and leading the quantum revolution. Summer camp is about learning from new experiences and growing together to become better humans.
We will have activities for the whole family; however, the week is geared towards helping individuals 13-25 years old begin their journey into the future with a Competency-based Portfolio built for a future in quantum intelligence, ethical social engineering, and sustainable globalization (or similar fields) to support the workforce needs of the future. The Competency-based Curriculum and Supplemental Learning Activities are meant to enhance the public schooling experience and teach open-source research techniques that will aid students in their learning journey.
A IV Gincana Cultural e Esportiva se propõe a ser um projeto transformador, adaptado aos princípios da responsabilidade social, da filantropia e da interação, atendendo aos requisitos da BNCC. Este projeto visa proporcionar momentos repletos de atividades que incentivem o aprendizado, a criatividade e a integração entre os alunos, destacando a importância do papel de cada estudante na sociedade.
As atividades propostas irão: Ampliar conhecimento científico; promover a responsabilidade social: através de ações de solidariedade Fomentar a filantropia, incentivando os alunos a praticar a compaixão e a generosidade. Estimular a interação: A gincana proporcionará momentos de integração entre os alunos de diferentes séries e segmentos, fortalecendo os laços de amizade. Sendo um importante projeto para o desenvolvimento das competências gerais da BNCC – Base Nacional Comum Curricular para o Ensino Fundamental Anos Finais e Ensino Médio a saber: conhecer e explorar diferentes práticas de linguagem; utilizar diferentes linguagens, mídias e ferramentas digitais em processos de produção coletiva; compreender as linguagens como construções históricas, sociais, científicas, culturais e humanas; utilizar linguagens diferentes, como verbal, corporal, visual, sonora e digital. Portanto, a gincana será muito mais do que uma atividade recreativa, será uma experiência de aprendizado significativa, que contribua para a formação integral dos estudantes, preparando-os para serem cidadãos mais conscientes, responsáveis e engajados na construção de uma sociedade mais justa e equitativa.
A UNESCO celebra 2025 como o Ano Internacional da Ciência e das Tecnologias Quânticas. E esse será o tema da nossa gincana. A escolha do tema “A UNESCO celebra 2025 como o Ano Internacional da Ciência e das Tecnologias Quânticas” se justifica pela relevância atual dessas áreas no avanço da ciência e da tecnologia. Este tema permitirá que os alunos se familiarizem com conceitos e inovações que podem moldar o futuro, como computação quântica, criptografia quântica e novos materiais. Além disso, o estímulo ao interesse científico com a inclusão desse tema na gincana pode despertar a curiosidade e o interesse dos alunos pela ciência, incentivando a busca por conhecimento em um campo que está em expansão e que possui um grande potencial para transformar diversas indústrias. As tecnologias quânticas interagem com várias disciplinas, como física, matemática, informática e engenharia. Isso permite que os alunos integrem conhecimentos de diferentes áreas e desenvolvam uma visão mais holística sobre como a ciência pode ser aplicada em diversas situações. Trabalhar com temas complexos como a ciência quântica estimula o desenvolvimento de habilidades do pensamento crítico e criatividade.
Os alunos precisarão encontrar formas de entender e apresentar essas ideias de maneira acessível e interessante, promovendo um aprendizado ativo. Celebrar um ano internacional dedicado a um tema científico ajuda a promover valores como colaboração e um compromisso global com a ciência para o bem comum, alinhando-se com a missão da UNESCO de fomentar a paz e a segurança por meio da educação, ciência e cultura. A gincana pode ser uma excelente oportunidade para os alunos trabalharem em equipe, desenvolvendo projetos e atividades baseados nas tecnologias quânticas, o que promove habilidades de colaboração e trabalho em equipe. Discutir as ciências quânticas também permite uma reflexão sobre o futuro das carreiras científicas, inspirando os alunos a considerar seguir caminhos na pesquisa e desenvolvimento neste campo promissor. Ao adotar o tema do Ano Internacional da Ciência e das Tecnologias Quânticas, a gincana do Colégio Santa Luzia não só se torna uma plataforma de diversão e cooperação, mas também um espaço de aprendizado e reflexão sobre o papel da ciência na sociedade moderna.
📅 From May 14 to 18, 2025, CineGlobe returns to CERN’s Science Gateway and the Globe of Science and Innovation. Free and open to all, the festival offers an immersive experience blending cinema, science, and new technologies.
✨ 2025 Theme: INTERWOVEN
Inspired by quantum entanglement and film editing, this edition explores deep connections between storytelling and reality. In partnership with Virtual Switzerland, CineGlobe presents a unique immersive zone featuring Swiss and international VR experiences.
🔹 La Fabrique des Images: Hands-on animation and filmmaking workshops, from film scratches to a mini Méliès studio.
🔹 Exclusive Experience: Discover the Pin Screen, a rare animated engraving technique revisited by artist Alexandre Noyer.
🔹 Special Screening & Panel: The Thinking Game, a documentary on Demis Hassabis and DeepMind, followed by a roundtable on biotech and generative medicine.
🔹 CineGlobe x Nuit des Musées: May 17th – Live Cinema Night, where musicians will improvise soundtracks to classic tales and legends on screen.
📍 Location: CERN Science Gateway & Globe of Science and Innovation
🎟️ Free event
🔗 More details coming soon on our new website in mid-April!
Since 2007, CineGlobe has fostered dialogue between science and cinema, creating new narratives and unexpected artistic collisions. Join us for a festival where creativity, technology, and storytelling come together to inspire and reshape our collective imagination.