by admin | May 22, 2021 | Features
The role of photonics in tackling future public health and economic challenges Professor Sir David Payne, Principal Investigator of The Future Photonics Hub and Director of the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), shares his thoughts on the direction of the UK’s...
by admin | May 21, 2021 | Features
Photonics research – operating in a ‘new normal’ In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, affecting day-to-day life and disrupting economies around the globe. What impact did this have on the photonics research community, and what challenges and...
by admin | May 20, 2021 | Features
A leading voice for the photonics industry With COVID-19 impacting all sectors of the economy, which will in turn influence future government policy and spending decisions, a strong voice for the photonics industry has never been more important. The Photonics...
by admin | May 19, 2021 | Features
Future-proofing the internet through fibre optic innovation The COVID-19 crisis has seen people all over the world rapidly moving their work and social lives online; we have never relied on the internet more. But did you know that the fibre optic network that supports...
by admin | May 18, 2021 | Features
Inspiring the next generation of photonics researchers and engineers Sparking a passion for photonics The Future Photonics Hub is inspiring the next generation of photonics researchers and engineers through a range of outreach activities, with the aim of attracting a...
by admin | May 17, 2021 | Features
Southampton spin-out celebrates 20 years of innovation One of the world’s leading fibre laser designers and manufacturers – Southampton spin-out company SPI Lasers – is celebrating 20 years of innovation. Founded in 2000, as a direct result of pioneering research in...
