Programme Schedule - BeyondQuantum

Here is the preliminary schedule of the twelve-week programme BeyondQuantum: Introduction to Quantum and Research. Please note that this schedule might change. Applicants should refer to this Google Calendar for the most up to date schedule and the application process.

The programme consists of two parts

  • The Course Stage: Weeks 1-2, Consolidation Week I, Weeks 3-4, Consolidation Week II
  • The Research Stage: Weeks 1-6 (5-10)

Students will need to successfully complete the Course Stage to be eligible for the Research Stage. In the Research Stage participants will be working on their research projects. They will have 60 min mentor meeting for five out of the six weeks, which will be scheduled between the group and the mentor individually. The last week of the Research Stage is reserved for project presentations and peer review.

The BeyondQuantum Research Fair will take place one week after the Research Stage ends. The bridging week shall be used by participants to fully implement the feedback they have received on their projects and getting ready for the Research Fair. All events not marked as optional are compulsory.

  • From 16/02/26 to 28/03/26 all times are given in CET (GMT + 1)
  • From 29/03/26 to 16/05/26 all times are given in CEST (GMT + 2)

This is due to switching from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Europe. For participants from countries observing DST the times of the sessions will remain the same. For participants from countries not observing DST the times will change by an hour from the 29th March onwards.

Week 1: Introduction, Quantum Math, Quantum Mechanics

Dates: 16/02 – 22/02 (All times in CET)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to the Programme
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Talk: What are quantum technologies and what is it like to work in the field? (Dr Krishnakumar – QuantumBasel)
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:00 Panel: Working in Quantum
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:30 The Math of Quantum I
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 Foundations of Quantum Mechanics I
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Networking Session
  • Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)

Week 2: Research Skills, Quantum Computing, Math, Quantum Mechanics

Dates: 23/02 – 01/03 (All times in CET)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to Research
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-ins (Optional)
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to Quantum Computing I
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-ins (Optional)
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 The Math of Quantum II
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Foundations of Quantum Mechanics II
  • Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)

Consolidation Week I

Dates: 02/03 – 08/03 (All times in CET)

This week is designated for consolidation work, completing team tasks, and to catch up with school and university work

Week 3: Research Skills, Quantum Computing, Quantum Mechanics

Dates: 09/03 – 15/03 (All times in CET)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Mastering Productivity: Strategies for Effective Research Work
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-ins (Optional)
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to Quantum Computing II
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-ins (Optional)
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 The Math of Quantum III
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Foundations of Quantum Mechanics III
  • Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)

Week 4: Research Skills, Quantum Computing

Dates: 16/03 – 22/03 (All times in CET)

  • Monday: 18:00 – 19:30 Writing as an Academic
  • Tuesday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-ins (Optional)
  • Wednesday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to Quantum Computing III
  • Thursday: 18:00 – 19:00 Q&A Drop-ins (Optional)
  • Friday: 18:00 – 19:30 Literature search, Referencing and Academic Honesty
  • Saturday: 18:00 – 19:30 Introduction to the Research Stage
  • Sunday: 18:00 – 19:30 Alumni sharing on the Research Stage experience

Consolidation Week II

Dates: 23/03 – 29/03 (All times in CET) 

This week is designated for consolidation work, completing team tasks, and to catch up with school and university work. You will also choose your research project this week.
  • Saturday: 15:30 – 17:00 Meeting your mentor

Week 5-9: Research Projects & Expert Talks

Dates: 30/03 – 03/05 (All times in CEST, note the change!)

  • Monday – Friday: Mentor meeting (scheduled by mentor with groups)
  • Saturdays: 15:30 – 17:00 Research Team Stand-ups
  • Mondays: 18:00 – 19:30 Industry Talks (TBC)
  • Each Sunday: Social time! (Optional, time TBC)

Week 10: Poster Presentations and Peer Review

Dates: 04/05 – 10/05 (All times in CEST)

  • Monday – Friday: Poster Presentations with Mentors (scheduled with mentor group)
  • Monday – Friday: Peer Review and implementation of feedback
You should plan in time from 11/05 – 15/05 for making further improvements to your research poster and code base before it gets published

BeyondQuantum Research Fair

Dates:  16/05 (All times in CEST)

  • Saturday (whole day):BeyondQuantum Research Fair
  • Saturday: 20:00 – 21:00 Closing and Awards Ceremony
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