The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo has signed an agreement with three Italian scientific institutes to strengthen collaboration between the two countries to accelerate quantum research and technology advancements.
The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) congratulates the 22 graduates who received their University of Waterloo degrees from the Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Science at Spring Convocation 2026.
Professor of computer science Gilles Brassard, at the Université de Montréal, is one of the pioneers of quantum information science. On June 17, as part of this spring’s convocation proceedings, the Faculty of Mathematics awarded him a Doctor of Mathematics, honoris causa.
Every April 14, the global quantum community celebrates World Quantum Day. It’s a day that resonates strongly at Waterloo — Canada’s densest cluster of quantum talent, researchers, students and industry partners. Here, they work in close proximity, using the universe’s fundamental rules of quantum science to create new technologies, shaping Waterloo’s Quantum Valley.
The Institute for Quantum Computing and other Canadian quantum research institutions extend and expand the Quantum Co-Laboratory—a network linking specialized resources set to advance quantum innovation and talent development.
The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) has appointed Dr. John Watrous, former IQC faculty member and interim executive director, in a new director role set to expand the institute's educational programs.
IQC celebrates our community's many accomplishments in research, training, outreach and commercialization in 2025.
Ten IQC graduates received their University of Waterloo graduate degrees from math and science faculties at fall 2025 convocation.
How Waterloo became a global hub for quantum science and technology
A celebration of the life and legacy of Raymond Laflamme took place Sunday, October 5.