QSFSQuantum-Safe Futures for Schools Framework

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?

Roadmap

  1. 2026

    Exploration

    Framework development, literature synthesis and early school conversations.

  2. 2027

    Pilot Programs

    Program delivery in partner primary and secondary schools.

  3. 2028

    Evaluation

    Capability measurement, educator confidence studies and program iteration.

  4. 2029

    Publications

    Peer-reviewed papers, discussion papers and conference presentation streams.

  5. 2030+

    Policy Influence

    Curriculum contribution, governance guidance and national initiative design.