Provides confidential support through Diversity Stewards at each site and the cluster’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager.
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Supplier website Individuals who experience or witness discrimination are strongly encouraged to report their concerns to the Diversity Stewards available at each site. These low-threshold contact points provide a safe and confidential environment for individuals to share their experiences and receive support. For additional assistance, individuals can also reach out to the cluster’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager. Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
ML4Q Research School
A research school with cluster-specific courses, including “Platforms for Quantum Technologies” for Master students.
Provides additional funding to support newly hired female postdocs in further academic qualifications and research.
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Supplier website ML4Q actively creates incentives to hire and support female scientists, particularly during the critical postdoc phase. Additional funding provided can be used to support the newly hired female postdoc in pursuing further qualifications in academia and in her active research. Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
Support concerning power abuse and scientific misconduct
Helps members find institutional contact points for confidential advice, raising concerns, or further support.
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Supplier website All ML4Q partner institutions provide access to people or services you can turn to – for confidential advice, to raise concerns or to find further support. To help you find your way around, here is an overview of the institutional contact points: Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
Mental health support
Members can confidentially contact trained Mental Health First Aiders for initial support.
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Supplier website If any of our members need support or wish to talk to someone, they can reach out to our Mental Health First Aiders. They are certified through the German version of the Australian Mental Health First Aid Program (MHFA), which operates in 26 countries, and are trained to provide initial support. Both affected individuals and concerned third parties can contact them confidentially. Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
New tenure-track professorships
Tenure-track professorships listed among ML4Q's career opportunities.
An opportunity listed by ML4Q for young scientists.
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Supplier website Attracting and retaining the best young talents in the field by offering competitive career opportunities is a top priority for ML4Q. Undergraduate research internship Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
The story discusses critical behavior near phase transitions and spatial correlation lengths.
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Supplier website Critical scaling in a quantum gas of light The emergence of critical behavior near phase transitions, where thermodynamic quantities and the spatial correlation lengths... Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
From the Lab to the Soapbox: ML4Q at Soapbox Science Rheinland
The story describes ML4Q participation in Soapbox Science Rheinland.
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Supplier website From the Lab to the Soapbox: ML4Q at Soapbox Science Rheinland Anyone walking through Cologne on July 4 might have found themselves in the middle of cutting-edge research. Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
From Quantum Chips to Distant Stars: A Night of Discovery
The story describes an event bringing together quantum structures, distant stars and big questions.
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Supplier website From Quantum Chips to Distant Stars: A Night of Discovery Tiny quantum structures. Distant stars. Big questions. On July 3, ML4Q and the cluster of excellence DYNAVERSE brought them all... Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
10. Nacht der Technik Köln – 3. Juli 2026
The story announces an invitation to the 10th Nacht der Technik Köln.
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Supplier website 10. Nacht der Technik Köln – 3. Juli 2026 Am 3. Juli lädt die 10. Nacht der Technik Köln mit dem Cluster Bergisch Gladbach dazu ein, Wissenschaft und Technik an vielen... Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
Pint of Science brings quantum research to Cologne pubs
The story describes quantum research moving from the lecture hall to Cologne pubs.
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Supplier website Pint of Science brings quantum research to Cologne pubs What happens when quantum research leaves the lecture hall and moves into Cologne’s pubs? At Pint of Science, visitors could... Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
Shuttling Spins: The Road to Scalable Quantum Computing with Lars Schreiber, Mats Volmer, Max Beer
An ML4Q&A episode featuring Lars Schreiber, Mats Volmer and Max Beer.
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Supplier website Shuttling Spins: The Road to Scalable Quantum Computing with Lars Schreiber, Mats Volmer, Max Beer In this episode of ML4Q&A, hosts Chandana Rao and Mira Sharma speak with Dr. Lars Schreiber (RWTH Aachen University), along... Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
Resource-Theoretical Unification of Mpemba Effects: Classical and Quantum
The story concerns the Mpemba effect, in which a hotter system cools...
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Supplier website Resource-Theoretical Unification of Mpemba Effects: Classical and Quantum The Mpemba effect, where a hotter system cools... Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
From Theory to Experiment: Quantum Alliance Collaboration Published in Science
Exciting Insights into the World of Quantum Physics at the Cologne Children’s University
The story describes the Cologne Children’s University inviting young participants to explore “The Road to the Quantum Computer.”
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Supplier website Exciting Insights into the World of Quantum Physics at the Cologne Children’s University Under the theme “The Road to the Quantum Computer,” this year’s Cologne Children’s University invited young participants on an... Exzellenzcluster ML4Q - Universität zu Köln website Checked 4 Oct 2026
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Supports 16 facts: Company name · Description · ML4Q Research School · New tenure-track professorships · Undergraduate research internship · Independence grants for postdoctoral researchers · Location: Cologne, Germany · News: Critical scaling in a quantum gas of light
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News: From the Lab to the Soapbox: ML4Q at Soapbox Science Rheinland · News: From Quantum Chips to Distant Stars: A Night of Discovery · News: 10. Nacht der Technik Köln – 3. Juli 2026 · News: Pint of Science brings quantum research to Cologne pubs · News: Shuttling Spins: The Road to Scalable Quantum Computing with Lars Schreiber, Mats Volmer, Max Beer · News: Resource-Theoretical Unification of Mpemba Effects: Classical and Quantum · News: From Theory to Experiment: Quantum Alliance Collaboration Published in Science · News: Exciting Insights into the World of Quantum Physics at the Cologne Children’s University
Supports 7 facts: Company name · Description · Support for discrimination concerns · Support for female scientists · Support concerning power abuse and scientific misconduct · Mental health support · Location: Cologne, Germany