QUBIC Molecules Theme Workshop 2026
Description
We are pleased to invite you to the 2026 Molecules Theme Workshop:
“Molecular Qubits: Development and Applications”
This workshop will focus on how the theoretical, experimental and simulation expertise within the centre can facilitate the development of novel molecular quantum sensors tailored to specific applications.
Topics will include:
Methods to predict theoretically (or monitor experimentally) the stability of specific quantum states
Strategies for enhancing the quantum-coherence lifetimes within a molecular system
Alternative molecular qubit systems (inorganic, organic or protein)
Target properties, systems, and applications (i.e. where is the greatest need and what properties would make a molecular quantum sensor truly transformative)
Workshop Details:
Dates: 9–10 June 2026
Arrival: Monday 8 June (optional) OR Tuesday 9 June morning
*The workshop itself will start from 10am Tuesday till 12pm Wednesday.
Venue: Moreton Bay Research Station, North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)
Accommodation and catering will be provided for attendees.
Transport
Please make your own travel arrangements between Cleveland and Dunwich and purchase your ferry ticket via the Stradbroke Flyer:
You may wish to coordinate with other attendees and share an Uber based on your departure times. Please also refer to the Stradbroke Flyer timetable when planning your travel:
https://www.flyer.com.au/timetable
Workshop Contacts
Your points of contact are:
Alan Mark (a.e.mark@uq.edu.au)
Martin Stroet (m.stroet@uq.edu.au)
Program
Molecules Theme: Stradbroke Island
Main program Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th
Monday 8th | For those arriving Monday (online induction) |
Till 16:00 | Arrive Research Station (Dunwich) Office closes at 16:00. Stradbroke Flyer from Cleveland to Dunwich (times: 9:00, 10:15, 11:30,12:45,14:00, 15:30, 16:45, 18:00, 19:15) There will be people onsite after 16:00 but CIs occupied.
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16:00 – 18:00 | Molecules Theme Planning Meeting (CIs and AIs: Research House + zoom) See separate agenda |
| Dinner and Breakfast – Local cafes (own responsibility) |
Tuesday 9th | |
8:50 | Arrive Ferry Terminal Cleveland (own arrangements) There is a curtesy bus from the train station to the ferry terminal leaving at 8:40. |
9:00 | Stradbroke Flyer from Cleveland to Dunwich (Time 25 minutes, Cost $13 per adult) |
9:30-10:00 | Walk to Research station (10 minutes) |
10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome and induction at station. |
10:30 – 11:00 | Morning tea |
11.00 – 12:30 | Session 1 What is a molecular QUBIT |
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
13.30 – 15:30 | Session 2 Sensing Applications |
15:30 – 16:00 | Afternoon tea |
16:00 – 17:30 | Session 3 QUBIT Design Principles |
18:00 – 19:30 | Dinner |
19:30 – 21:30 | An evening of responsible vs irresponsible science Research House |
Wednesday 10th | |
7:20 – 8:30 | Breakfast |
8:30 – 10:00 | Session 4 QUBITs and quantum computing |
10:00 – 10:30 | Morning tea |
10.30 – 11:30 | Session 5 Next Steps |
12:00 – | Free Time / Travel home Stradbroke Flyer from Dunwich to Cleveland (times: 12:00, 13:15, 14:30, 16:15, 17:30, 18:45, 19:45, 20:45) |
General Information
Molecules Theme Workshop 2026
General Information
When: Tuesday, 9th - Wednesday, 10th of June 2026
Onsite accommodation also available on Monday 8th.
Where: University of Queensland Morton Bay Research Facility UQ
37 Fraser St, Dunwich QLD 4183, Phone: (07) 3409 9058
http://www.uq.edu.au/moreton-bay-research-station
Format:
The meeting will consist of a series of discussion sessions focused on key elements. Participants will be contacted to present either on their existing expertise, current developments, qubit design principles, potential applications, limitations of current technologies and where QUBIC can have the greatest impact.
IMPORTANT:
The University of Queensland Site Induction:
It is required by UQ that all attendees:
Either watch induction video for meeting and retreat groups (11m:03s).
or, read the video transcript (PDF, 141.2 KB).
On arrival, you will be asked to confirm you have watched and understood the video.
If arriving Monday, you will need to watch the induction video individually.
If arriving Tuesday, it will be part of the introductory session.
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