We bring the people building quantum computers to Oxford
OQS is Oxford's student-led society for quantum information science, and we make it accessible to anyone curious enough to show up, whatever they're studying.
The whole of quantum information, as it's actually practised
We've hosted researchers working on trapped-ion processors, superconducting qubits and photonic chips, alongside theorists building new quantum algorithms and error-correction codes. We've also explored quantum key distribution over satellite links, network architectures, and the road to a quantum internet.
Beyond the hardware we dig into the ideas that connect it all: information theory, computational complexity, quantum thermodynamics, and what quantum mechanics really says about nature. If a topic sits where quantum physics meets information, chances are we've covered it, or plan to.
Quantum Courier Service
We also built Quantum Courier Service, a free introductory course to quantum information science for people with no physics or coding background, taught through an interactive spy story instead of a lecture. It's self-paced and available year-round. There's no sign-up, so start whenever you like.
Who can join?
Any member of the University of Oxford can join, regardless of department or degree. Everything we run, from talks and workshops to Quantum Courier Service, is built to work from zero background.
Our Committee
Kamran Din
Master's student on the MSc in Quantum Technologies, leading the society's direction and its partnerships with industry and research groups.
Ewan Frazao Pinheiro
Second-year Physics student at The Queen's College, particularly interested in the intersection of quantum technologies with healthcare and sustainability.
Mia Stamatova
Fourth-year Physics student, managing the society's finances so we can keep bringing world-class speakers and events to Oxford.
Aditya Khanna
Fourth-year Physics student, planning the talks, workshops and socials that make up each term card.
Oliver Ng
Second-year MPhys Physics student at New College, interested in condensed matter physics and machine learning for quantum materials simulation.
Parv Choudhary
Fourth-year Physics student, building the partnerships and sponsorship that bring speakers and events to Oxford.
Nina MacDonald
Second-year Physics student at Oriel College, interested in the future of quantum computing in communications and cryptography.
Melanie Bautista Cruz
Second-year DPhil student in Atomic and Laser Physics, connecting current members with OQS alumni and the wider quantum community.
Lara Tatli
MSc Quantum Technologies graduate whose dissertation project was with Google Quantum AI, interested in quantum finance, error correction, algorithms and fault tolerance.
Albert Dai
Fourth-year Physics student interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics, who also builds software with AI agents and researches their safety.
Dr Rachael Harris
Our Senior Member and the society's link to the University. As Director of the Oxford Quantum Institute, which brings together quantum research across Oxford's departments, she connects OQS to the researchers and groups whose work fills our term card.
Prof Andrew Daley
Professor of Quantum Physics in Atomic and Laser Physics and Tutorial Fellow at Keble College, leading QCI3, the UK National Research Hub for Quantum Computing.
Dr Maria Violaris
Founder of this society, then OUQIS, with a DPhil in quantum information from Oxford. She now works on quantum error correction and science communication at Oxford Quantum Circuits.
Previous Committees
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019 Founding
Interested in Joining the Committee?
We're always looking for passionate students to help grow the quantum community at Oxford. Get in touch if you'd like to get involved!
Contact UsFounded in September 2019 by Maria Violaris, OQS started with over 100 members in its first term. From panel discussions with Oxford professors to Q&As with Scott Aaronson, from hands-on Qiskit workshops to pub trips, we've built a community that makes quantum information accessible and exciting.
Visit our original website →Past Termcards
Beyond the Talks
Coding Workshops
Hands-on "Coding a Quantum Computer" sessions, from beginner introductions to real IBM hardware.
Qiskit Workshops
Partnered with IBM Qiskit. 25+ participants learning quantum algorithms and running circuits on real quantum hardware.
Schools Outreach
"Quantum Coding for 11-year-olds" with Marie Curious at the Oxford Physics Department.
Lab Tours
Visits to quantum research facilities around Oxford. Seeing a real quantum experiment up close.
Social Events
Pub trips at the Royal Oak, an Emerging Tech Party, and plenty of informal gatherings.
YouTube Archive
Recordings from our Michaelmas 2020 industry talks are still available on YouTube.
The quantum future is being built in the open.
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