Yonsei University Partners with Cambridge for Quantum Science Research
Yonsei University has announced a collaboration with the University of Cambridge to advance joint research and academic exchanges in the field of quantum science and technology. On April 3, 2025, an official memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the two institutions, marking a significant step in their partnership.
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in quantum information and quantum computing through joint research initiatives, personnel exchanges, and collaborative academic events. Notably, Yonsei University plans to utilize the IBM quantum computer, which is the first of its kind introduced in South Korea, for their collaborative research with Cambridge. Last year, Yonsei installed the IBM Quantum System One, a quantum computer with a performance capacity of 127 qubits, at its Quantum Computing Center located in the Incheon Songdo International Campus.
The signing ceremony took place at Cambridge's Old Schools, attended by Yonsei University President Dong-seob Yoon and Cambridge's Vice President for Research John Aston. President Yoon expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It is very meaningful to embark on this new challenge with Cambridge, which has played a central role in physics research. I expect this collaboration will significantly contribute to the advancement of quantum science and technology in the future."
