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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Dear WACQT members,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">You can now find on WACQT on Teams and SharePoint a report on the findings of the survey on open culture in WACQT.
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I would like to thank the respondents for their valuable input!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://chalmers.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/WACQT/Shared%20Documents/General/Reports,%20Plans,%20Proposals/Open%20Culture/Survey%20on%20open%20culture%20in%20WACQT%202024%20report%20on%20findings.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=mmwcJY"><span class="MsoSmartlink"><img border="0" width="16" height="16" style="width:.1666in;height:.1666in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DAA09C.0AAF64A0" alt="pdf icon">
Survey on open culture in WACQT 2024 report on findings.pdf</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In short, most of the respondents think that we have a good open culture within WACQT, but sadly some still feel pressure from above to not talk about their results with others. This seems to be mainly related to the
recent surge of interest in creating spin-offs based on results from WACQT. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">At Chalmers the local spin-offs had two meetings last year to talk with the researchers about their plans for further developments of products based on results coming from Chalmers. A possible way forward to increase
transparency prior to exploitation is that those that plan to either create a spin-off or protect intellectual property make disclosures within their own groups and towards those that have been involved in creating the relevant results. I hope this step will
create clarity and avoid future surprises.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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In any case, please read the report!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The respondents gave ample concrete suggestions for both open culture and community building activities.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Some additional information outside the scope of this survey:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Reading between the lines in the SAB report one also senses a perceived lack of information towards newcomers about what WACQT really is and who does what. To that end an information package has devised (Welcome to WACQT)
and the WACQT website has been populated with additional information, including a list of quantum technology courses in Sweden. Also, a “light intranet” using MS Teams and SharePoint has been devised for internal sharing of information (excluding raw data
and similar). See separate emails and invites.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">At academia there are channels you can use in the case that you have been discriminated against, harassed, intimidated and/or victimised. You find a summary here:
<a href="https://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/wacqt/equality-in-wacqt/">https://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/wacqt/equality-in-wacqt/</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">.</span> Chalmers is in the process of changing its procedure. “Safe at Chalmers” is now only for
students. Info on the procedure for employees is expected to come out soon.<br>
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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">KAW has requested a mid-term report covering the first six years, from 2018 to 2023.
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You find a draft here: <a href="https://chalmers.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/WACQT/Shared%20Documents/General/Reports,%20Plans,%20Proposals/Other%20reports/WACQT%20mid-time%20report%20v2024-05-06%20cleaned.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=XEhcJ3">
<span class="MsoSmartlink"><img border="0" width="16" height="16" style="width:.1666in;height:.1666in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01DAA09C.0AAF64A0" alt="pdf icon"> WACQT mid-time report v2024-05-06 cleaned.pdf</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Pending input from the Board and KAW we might update it and expect to produce a brochure about WACQT based on it.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">See you next week!<br>
<br>
Yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Johan<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV">Johan Veiga Benesch, PhD GradDip MSc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV">Scientific Coordinator : WACQT :
<span style="color:#1D1C1D;background:white">Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology</span><br>
MC2 : Microtechnology and Nanoscience<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV">Chalmers University of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV">SE 412 96 Göteborg<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV">+46 (0)729 743 434<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:SV"><a href="mailto:johan.benesch@chalmers.se"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none">johan.benesch@chalmers.se</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV">
<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:SV"><a href="https://wacqt.se/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">https://wacqt.se</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:SV"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VAVl6fbBeo"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Fascinating quantum research
and the creation of a Swedish quantum computer</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Manrope Light";mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:SV"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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