QSFS

Research Agenda

Researching Educational Preparation for Quantum-Safe Futures

An open research agenda developed to be tested, critiqued and extended by schools, universities, industry and government.

Research questions

  1. 01

    What quantum concepts are developmentally appropriate for school learners?

  2. 02

    How should schools teach post-quantum cryptography?

  3. 03

    How can educators prepare learners for emerging technology futures?

  4. 04

    What cybersecurity capabilities will be required in a post-quantum world?

  5. 05

    What governance capabilities will future school leaders require?

  6. 06

    How can intermediary organisations support quantum-safe futures education?

Indicative roadmap

Stages are gated by evidence and approvals, not dates. Nothing here guarantees partnerships, publications or policy influence. No QSFS outcome studies exist yet; see Evidence for sources and their limits.

  1. Stage 1

    Draft and review

    Pilot drafts (v0.1, October 2026) published for school, curriculum and scientific review.

  2. Stage 2

    Local pilot (if approved)

    Optional, school-authorised delivery with agreed time, equivalents, safeguards and any required research approvals.

  3. Stage 3

    Review decision

    Continue, adapt, pause or stop based on student transfer evidence, access and workload — not satisfaction alone.

  4. Stage 4

    Documented repeat

    Another teacher delivers with the pack; findings described with limitations, no causal claims.

  5. Stage 5

    Independent review

    Wider use considered only after independent review. No guaranteed partnerships, publications or policy influence.