Science with impact

Expert viewpoint

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  Underpinning the quantum revolution 13 July 2022 In an article recently published in Nature Physics, experts from NPL and partner organisations* from around the globe explore the critical role of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) in the quantum revolution.
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  Advancing materials science for superconducting quantum circuits 26 April 2022 A new method for revealing the structure and chemistry of surface spins causing decoherence in quantum circuits has been developed.
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  Delivering climate adaptation and resilience 15 March 2022 NPL’s response to the IPCC’s Working Group II ‘Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’ contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6).
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  Reflections of an Apprentice 11 February 2022 To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2022, Brad Purcell, Assistant Research Scientist, reflects on his journey through NPL’s apprenticeship scheme
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  Disability Inclusion 03 December 2021 Laura Watkin, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner, and Mark Downing, Senior Business App Developer and Leader of the Accessibility Action Group share their experiences of working together to develop a new organisational approach that will help create a disability confident culture at NPL.

Our people

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  NPL’s CEO elected as a new member of Institute of Physics’ (IOP) Council 03 August 2022 2022 IOP Council election results announced
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  NPL engineer Al Thawer has been granted the award and the title of Eur Ing by FEANI the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) and the IET. 02 August 2022 The title and award indicate competence in the engineering profession in Europe
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  NPL Scientist Gustavo Trindade awarded UK Surface Analysis Forum Vickerman Prize 25 July 2022 NPL scientist awarded prize for his work in the National Centre of Excellence in Mass Spectrometry Imaging and OrbiSIMS metrology
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  NPL Scientist wins the EFTF Young Scientist Award 2022 12 May 2022 Marco Schioppo receives the EFTF Young Scientist Award 2022 from the Executive Committee of the European Frequency and Time Forum (EFTF)
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  UK Committee on Research Integrity members announced 09 May 2022 NPL Senior Fellow announced as new member of UK Committee on Research Integrity (UK CORI)

Supporting science in society

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  NPL celebrates impact of apprentices 08 February 2021 National Apprenticeship week (8 – 14 February) highlights the opportunity and value that apprentices bring to the UK today.
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  First Annual Daphne Jackson Day 17 November 2020 18 November marks the first ever Daphne Jackson Day to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion in science and engineering research.
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  Exploring the importance of biometrology 09 October 2020 Biology Week 2020 is an opportunity to showcase the important and amazing world of the biosciences. Today, we’re exploring the importance of biometrology.
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  Tackling poor air quality and associated impacts 08 October 2020 To celebrate Clean Air Day 2020, NPL announces network formed to address the metrology needs for Clean Air programme and associated challenges
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  NPL Space Rocket Challenges 16 June 2020 NPL partners with UK Space Agency on new STEM initiative

News from our regional hubs

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  UK’s first ever Metrology apprentices graduate 08 December 2020 The first ever cohort of Metrology Technician apprentices in the UK have completed their studies at Make UK’s Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham.
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  NPL creates digital test bed for face masks 13 November 2020 NPL is leading a project to create a digital test bed for face masks, to help drive digital innovation in UK manufacturing supply chains.
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  Remembrance Day 11 November 2020 NPL staff will mark Remembrance Day this year with a private virtual event, honouring those members of staff who have served and sacrificed their lives for the country.
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  Inside efforts to make PPE for the frontline 20 July 2020 The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched a new online Q&A series to explore the different ways that the engineering profession is contributing to the COVID-19 response.

International 

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  NPL develops pre-flight system to underpin climate missions 19 January 2021 STAR-cc-OGSE ensures robust pre-flight SI-traceability for climate missions
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  5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement 12 December 2020 Today marks 5 years since the Paris Agreement was established, which aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change.
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  National quantum collaboration 12 November 2020 NPL and NMISA collaborate on the table-top quantum Hall resistance testing solution.
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  International Metrology Congress 2021 05 November 2020 The International Metrology Congress 2021 (CIM2021) is set to take place from 7 - 9 September 2021, in partnership with the Measurement World Show.
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  Fiducial Reference Measurement (FRM) programme provides reference measurements for vegetation 16 September 2020 Measurements from climate monitoring validated by ESA programme

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