[All.non-board.wacqt] WACQT : survey on open culture and a few other items

[Johan Veiga Benesch]

Dear WACQT members,

You can now find on WACQT on Teams and SharePoint a report on the findings of the survey on open culture in WACQT.
I would like to thank the respondents for their valuable input!
[?pdf icon] Survey on open culture in WACQT 2024 report on findings.pdf<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>

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.

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.

In any case, please read the report!
The respondents gave ample concrete suggestions for both open culture and community building activities.

Some additional information outside the scope of this survey:

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.

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: https://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/wacqt/equality-in-wacqt/. 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.

KAW has requested a mid-term report covering the first six years, from 2018 to 2023.
You find a draft here: [?pdf icon]  WACQT mid-time report v2024-05-06 cleaned.pdf<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>
Pending input from the Board and KAW we might update it and expect to produce a brochure about WACQT based on it.

See you next week!

Yours,
Johan

Johan Veiga Benesch, PhD GradDip MSc
Scientific Coordinator : WACQT : Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology
MC2 : Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Chalmers University of Technology
SE 412 96 Göteborg
+46 (0)729 743 434
johan.benesch at chalmers.se<mailto:johan.benesch at chalmers.se>
https://wacqt.se<https://wacqt.se/>
Fascinating quantum research and the creation of a Swedish quantum computer<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VAVl6fbBeo>

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