Spring School on Theoretical and Computational Foundations of Quantum Technologies

21-25 November 2022, Alpine Heath Resort, Northern Drakensberg.

 

Aim of the School:

The School is aimed at postgraduate students in physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, and computer science interested in both theoretical and computational aspects of quantum technologies. In particular, the School aims to provide an introduction to Quantum Computing, Machine Learning for Quantum Physics, Quantum Communication and Quantum Machine Learning. Tutorials will follow lectures to put the theoretical material into practice.

Application and Registration:

Interested students registered for Honours, Masters and PhD, including postdoc in South Africa, are invited to submit their applications. As publicly funded institutions, the UKZN and NITheCS support the transformation of South Africa, and thus the School organizers highly encourage students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to submit their applications.

It is a requirement that ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST BRING THEIR LAPTOPS AND HAVE BASIC PYTHON PROGRAMMING SKILLS.

The organizers will cover costs for travel (local only), accommodation and meals of students selected to attend the School. We want to encourage Institutions and supervisors to financially support their students (e.g. travel costs). Due to budgetary reasons, only a limited number of scholarships are available for suitably qualified students. Should you wish to attend the School, kindly complete the application form and register online before the closing date.

List of lecturers and tutors:
Francesco Petruccione (SU, UKZN and NITheCS)
Maria Schuld (Xanadu)
Yaseera Ismail (UKZN)
Makhamisa Senekane (UJ)
Ian David (UKZN)
Shivani Pillay (UKZN)
Ilya Sinayskiy (UKZN and NITheCS)

Important dates:

Arrival at Venue: 21 November 2022 (before lunch)
School start: 15:00 on 21 November 2022
Closing date for scholarship applications: 21 October 2022
Notification of Successful Candidates: 28 October 2022  4 November 2022
Closing dates for registration (Self-sponsored applicants): 28 October 2022 4 November 2022
School ends: 24 November 2022
Departure day: 25 November 2022

School programme:

The school programme can be found here.

School Organizing Committee:

Ilya Sinayskiy (UKZN and NITheCS)
Yaseera Ismail (UKZN)
Francesco Petruccione (SU, UKZN & NITheCS)

General Inquiries:

For general inquiries please contact Ilya Sinayskiy at sinayskiy@ukzn.ac.za and Yaseera Ismail at ismaily@ukzn.ac.za

Scholarship Application

You can apply for a scholarship to attend the School at this link.

Registration for self-funded participants

You can register for the event at this link.