A group of kids with a parent and 2 Imperial scientists discuss quantum concepts

Here are the kinds of public engagement events on quantum topics that Imperial scientists have developed and delivered in the last couple of years.  QuEST events in 2024 were developed in collaboration with the London Centre for Nanotechnology and STEM Learning.

QuEST outreach events

A crowd of people looking at science demonstrations

Quantum Leaps

QuEST's flagship public engagement event in South Kensington brought together science demonstrations, a quantum dictionary corner, a quantum meditation and talks from experts to demonstrate quantum phenomena, demystify studying quantum at university and explore some quantum jargon. 

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A handout sheet with quantum dictionary terms, next to some bright pens

Quantmania

A quantum Discovery Day at the Invention Rooms in White City. We experienced some core quantum concepts (like wavepackets and spin) using dance moves, and explored a quantum dictionary.