AiPT is one of the world’s leading photonics research centres. Our successful track record of scientific achievements ranges from medical lasers and bio-sensing for healthcare, to the high-speed optical communications technology that underpins the internet and the digital economy. AIPT integrates world-class research with cohort-based post-graduate education to generate new knowledge and innovation, helping to translate scientific breakthroughs from the laboratory into real-world impacts. We have a vibrant team of researchers guided by world-leading academics with strong industry expertise and experience. AIPT cultivates an environment where academics, post-doctoral researchers and students cooperate to overcome major scientific challenges in a welcoming and collegial atmosphere. Our activities in AiPT extend beyond the laboratory through a variety of outreach activities, ensuring our impact in research is reflected in public awareness and policymaking.