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Concerned Brits believe the nation needs to do more to enhance its preparedness for pandemics and combat climate change.

The impact of coronavirus restrictions is continuing to take its toll and across the UK, the publics awareness of improving provision and capacity for dealing with crises is being heightened.

Over four in five of us (83 per cent) reckon it is essential for the country to invest more in emerging technology and skills to improve our ability to address major issues like pandemics and climate change, with almost nine in ten (89 per cent) believing that the use of technology is vital for the future of the economy.

And with a huge volume of our investment being dedicated to young people, almost two-thirds (63 per cent) admit the current level of focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Technology) in schools is not enough to futureproof the UK and could leave our society vulnerable in years to come.

These new findings come as IBM launches a new campaign to encourage the uptake of STEM subjects amongst young people. The company has released a series of videos for schoolchildren explaining Quantum computing, an emerging technology with the potential address big societal issues like sustainability and climate change.

Dr James Wootton, a Quantum researcher at IBM, said: Quantum computing is a really good example of an emerging technology that requires STEM education and skills. It promises game-changing applications across almost every sector, such as better batteries for electric cars, quicker discovery of new medicines, or the discovery of new materials for things like solar panels or carbon capture.

But to take advantage of this opportunity, the UK needs to ensure that young people are developing skills in the right areas.

Brits are determined for this trend to change, however, with almost all of us (94 per cent) claiming there are numerous benefits to children having a good STEM education.

Whether its helping young people understand the world around us (71 per cent), promoting problem solving skills (69 per cent), improving career prospects (66 per cent) or supporting innovation and future economic growth (57 per cent), the nation is key to ensuring young people are provided with the appropriate skills to help protect the UK in the future.

IBM has extensive and successful programmes including P-TECH and SkillsBuild to address these skills gaps, and in October the company made a commitment to upskill 30 million people globally by 2030.

The new video series, entitled What How Why, invited students from schools and colleges in London Leeds and Dublin to directly ask IBM Research experts to explain Quantum computing. Introduced by teacher and mathematician Bobby Seagull, these conversations covered what Quantum computing is, why it is important for the skills they will need in future and how it will make a difference to the world they are growing up in.

And Dr Wootton added: The videos helped us explore Quantum computing in terms everyone can understand, the applications and skills needed for a future, and the impact it can make on some of the big challenges we face.

Even though we created these videos for young people, they are a great primer for anyone that wants to demystify quantum computing and understand its potential to change the world.

To watch the new series of videos, visit the IBM UK & Ireland Think blog: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/think/uk-en/what-how-why-quantum-explained/

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The race for quantum supremacy isn't just between tech companies, but between nation-states as well.

Why it matters: The first country to produce effective, working quantum computers will have a key advantage in economics, defense and cybersecurity and the U.S., China, and Europe are all competing.

What's happening: Last month, the Commerce Department added a dozen Chinese companies to a trade blacklist in an effort to prevent emerging U.S. technologies from being used for quantum computing efforts that would boost Beijing's military.

The big picture: One of the clearest uses of quantum computing is to eventually break the complex mathematical problems used to encrypt information of all kinds on the internet, including sensitive government data.

Between the lines: While U.S. companies generally have the lead on building better quantum computers, China has invested massively in the industry, including an $11 billion national laboratory for quantum information sciences.

What to watch: Progress on American efforts to develop post-quantum cryptography standards that would resist more powerful quantum computers, as well as research from the five new quantum institutes created by the White House last year.

The bottom line: "The economy for the next hundred years will be driven by quantum," says Chapman. "So it's not a game we want to lose."

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Ukraine may be the Gray-zone in the headlines right now, but Taiwan is the more significant strategic hybrid warfare battlefield, in no small part due to its global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. Considering the hype cycle around all things Quantum, you would think it would be positive, sound strategic news that Taiwanese leaders recently announced a strategic initiative focused on quantum computing. The Taiwan News and Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) translations are tough, but here are the basics of the Taiwan Quantum Initiative as reported in Mandarin Chinese by the aforementioned Taiwanese local press outlets:

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Department of Computer Science

Location: EghamSalary: 44,283 to 52,430 per annum - including London AllowancePostType: Full TimeClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 13 February 2022Reference: 1221-502

Permanent, Full Time (Multiple posts)

The Department of Computer Science at Royal Holloway is looking to appoint multiple academic members of staff to support its research and teaching.

We carry out outstanding research and deliver excellent teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level: we ranked 11thin the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) for the quality of our research output, and in teaching we are typically in the top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects (e.g., Guardian 2022).

Over the past seven years, we have undertaken an ambitious plan of expansion: eighteen new academic members of staff were appointed, new undergraduate and integrated-masters programmes were created, and multiple new postgraduate-taught programmes were launched. We have strong research groups in the broad areas of Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning, Algorithms and Complexity, and Programming Languages and Systems, as well as good connections with the Information Security Group. We are also involved in multiple inter/multidisciplinary activities, from electrical engineering to psychology and social sciences. Our research strength generates significant interest and collaborative opportunity from universities and third stream partners.

Recently, Royal Holloway launched a research catalyst Advanced Quantum Science and Technologies, with multiple connections to Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, and the Information Security Group, and the Computer Science department is seeking to strengthen its research activities via increased engagement in the catalyst.

We are therefore recruiting academic members of staff with research expertise in Quantum Computing, to complement and extend the departments research profile. We welcome applicants with expertise in any area of quantum computing, including but not limited to quantum algorithms, quantum information theory, quantum simulation, and potential application areas such as quantum linear algebra and quantum machine learning. We also welcome exceptional candidates from all disciplines in Computer Science, who can contribute to the new catalysts.

The successful candidate will help us seek and seize opportunities for research funding and industrial engagement. They will hold a PhD or equivalent, and will have a proven research record with a solid background in the underlying theory. Experience in attracting funding, engaging with industry, or contributing to outreach activities would also be valuable.

The appointee will be expected to contribute across the full range of departmental activities, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the supervision of mainstream projects over a wide range of topics. In particular, duties and responsibilities of this post include: conducting individual or collaborative research projects; producing high-quality outputs for publication in high-profile journals or conference proceedings; applying for research funding; delivering high-quality teaching to all levels of students; supervising research postgraduate students.

This is a full-time and permanent (tenured) post, available from April 2022or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is based in Egham, Surrey, within commuting distance from London, Europes most dynamic technology hub.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

For further details of the Department seeroyalholloway.ac.uk/computerscienceor contact the Head of Department atMagnus.Wahlstrom@rhul.ac.uk. For further details on the Royal Holloway research catalysts seeintranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/staff/research/research-2021/research-catalysts.aspx

To view further details of this post and to apply please visithttps://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk.For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

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Closing Date: Midnight, 13thFebruary 2022

Interview Date:W/C 7thMarch 2022

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