Blogs & Insights

Our “Blogs & Insights” section shares in-depth coverage of the events we’ve hosted and attended at CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre. From key highlights to behind-the-scenes insights, this page will provide updates, interviews, and thought leadership on the latest trends in silicon photonics.

Stay tuned for valuable takeaways, expert opinions, and reflections on how these events are shaping the future of the industry.

Transforming Ideas into Innovation: Hands-On Silicon Photonics at CORNERSTONE

In the month of Novemeber, CORNERSTONE welcomed participants from diverse industries to its three-day PhotonHub Experience Centre course: Silicon Photonics – Build Your Own Thermo-Optic Modulator. Hosted at the University of Southampton, this immersive event introduced both beginners and experienced professionals to the intricate world of silicon photonics fabrication.

 

Engaging the Public with Cutting-Edge Research: Emily Crawshaw at the Arts and Humanities Festival

On November 9th, 2024, Emily Crawshaw, a Research Technician at CORNERSTONE, captivated families and individuals at the University of Southampton’s Arts and Humanities Festival. Held in the vibrant Southampton Cultural Quarter, Emily participated in the ‘Play with Light’ activity day organised by the Optics and Photonics Society (OpSoc).

Inspiring Future Physicists at the Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Event

Staff and students from the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Cornerstone Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC) had the opportunity to ignite the imaginations of future physicists during the Christmas light art trail at the Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas event on 27th, 28th, and 30th November 2024.

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