OUQIS 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.
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.
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.
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.
Leading the society's vision and strategic direction for HT26 and beyond, focused on expanding our reach and building strong industry partnerships.
Managing the society's finances and ensuring we have the resources to bring world-class speakers and events to Oxford.
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, OUQIS 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 →Hands-on "Coding a Quantum Computer" sessions, from beginner introductions to real IBM hardware.
Partnered with IBM Qiskit. 25+ participants learning quantum algorithms and running circuits on real quantum hardware.
"Quantum Coding for 11-year-olds" with Marie Curious at the Oxford Physics Department.
Visits to quantum research facilities around Oxford. Seeing a real quantum experiment up close.
Pub trips at the Royal Oak, an Emerging Tech Party, and plenty of informal gatherings.
Recordings from our Michaelmas 2020 industry talks are still available on YouTube.
The quantum future is being built in the open.
Come and be part of it.
Oxford University Quantum Information Society