The second edition of our quarterly newsletter from the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme team is here. Discover our latest news, insights and recent activities.
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NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life. From new antibiotics to tackle resistance and more effective cancer treatments, to secure quantum communications and superfast 5G, technological advances must be built on a foundation of reliable measurement to succeed. Building on over a century’s worth of expertise, our science, engineering and technology provides this foundation. We save lives, protect the environment and enable citizens to feel safe and secure, as well as support international trade and commercial innovation. As a national laboratory, our advice is always impartial and independent, meaning consumers, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs can always rely on the work we do. Measure Up: Stay informed about all things NPL
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Did you know you can see photosynthesis from space? 🌍🌱 This World Space Week, we’re celebrating NPL’s role in supporting ESA’s FLEX mission, helping scientists monitor the activity, health and productivity of plants from space orbit. NPL scientists are helping to ensure the measurements captured by the mission are accurate and reliable, giving us greater confidence in what FLEX reveals about our changing planet. Find out how we’re supporting the mission here: https://lnkd.in/e5QxKvak #WorldSpaceWeek
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An exciting opportunity to learn more about the upcoming BridgeAI competition and get prepared for when applications open. Save the date!
Ready to turn an industry AI challenge into a trusted, deployable solution? Expressions of interest are now open for Innovate UK's BridgeAI: Accelerating AI deployment event. Bringing together organisations across the UK’s Industrial Strategy priority sectors, AI developers, solution providers and innovation partners, the event will help prospective applicants understand the next phase of BridgeAI, explore the Phase 1 competition and start building strong, well-balanced consortia What you can expect: - Practical guidance on the Phase 1 scope, eligibility and consortium requirements - Opportunities to meet potential collaborators from industry, the AI community and the wider innovation ecosystem - Insights and Q&A with BridgeAI delivery partners - Continued collaboration through partner-led online workshops and the BridgeAI B2Match platform Whether you are an organisation seeking to adopt AI, an AI developer with a solution at TRL 5–6, or a specialist able to support responsible deployment and commercialisation, this is a practical opportunity to share challenges and capabilities, test ideas and connect with prospective partners. Find out more and submit your expression of interest: https://lnkd.in/eK54qEDt #BridgeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation
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Every book deserves to be read. And every child deserves the chance to read one. 📖 That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with Fair Start, a local charity working with primary schools to build high-quality libraries and make books more accessible to children. Our NPL colleagues have been busy donating this September, resulting in five crates full of books heading to Fair Start last week! 📚 We’re excited to see where the story goes next, when the books help transform a local school library in January. Find out more about Fair Start’s work: https://fairstart.charity/
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The neutron community is coming together at NPL Teddington. Join them! Neutron Users Club 2026 is a focused day for people working with neutron fields, measurements, calibration, detection, dosimetry and applications. It’s designed for practical discussion, knowledge sharing and collaboration across industry, academia, defence, fusion, radiation protection and national laboratories. We already have an exciting mix of speakers and exhibitors joining us, including JCS Nuclear Solutions, HTSL Group, A N Technology Ltd and Ludlum Systems Limited in the exhibition area. Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eB_atuPJ
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We're welcoming our new graduates and apprentices! Our newest cohort are kickstarting their career at both NPL and UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) this month. Over the next couple of years, they'll be developing their skills and technical expertise, and bringing new perspectives to both organisations. Each year, we continue to support STEM careers and develop the next generation of scientists, engineers and researchers to tackle complex challenges, drive innovation and deliver impact for the UK and beyond. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/essw43Jb
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What is a leap second and why are international experts voting on their future in a few weeks time? Setnam Shemar, Principal Scientist at NPL, answered these questions and more while speaking to Laura McGhie on BBC Radio 5 Live earlier this week. Link to listen below ~2:17:00 in. https://lnkd.in/etr8ThP9
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Building the foundations of scalable quantum technology. Olga Kazakova and Tim Prior feature in Oxford Instruments plc examining how materials, measurement and standardisation can help turn the UK's scientific leadership in quantum technologies into industrial success. Read their thoughts on page 24 of Oxford Instruments plc's Semi Interface summer edition: https://lnkd.in/eyaanv-Q
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Still open: Call for Evidence for the NPL Centre for AI Measurement Do you have an interest or expertise in AI testing, evaluation and assurance? If so, there's still time to respond to the Call for Evidence for the NPL Centre for AI Measurement - a key part of the UK Government's wider programme to support the safe and responsible adoption of AI. We are seeking expert input to inform how the Centre will work with industry to build a credible, high-quality AI assurance market and develop rigorous, comparable and innovative methods for testing and evaluating AI systems. Respond to the Call for Evidence by 11.59 pm on 9 October: https://lnkd.in/e2u-MhwH
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