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For people, place, prosperity and planet, we deliver impact with measurement science

Who we work with

Universities and research organisations

We help researchers identify and address their measurement challenges 

NPL is an important part of the UK research base and delivers world-class measurement expertise and facilities to help universities and other research organisations to address national and global challenges. Projects with research organisations, including ESA and NASA, have delivered mission critical equipment designed to withstand the challenging space environment, and created new ways to map tumours with Cancer Research UK.  Research integrity is a bedrock for trust in NPL, our impartiality, probity and the rigorous accuracy and reproducibility of our research.    

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University research partners

NPL has strong links with academia through its Strategic Partnership with the Universities of Strathclyde and Surrey and other key university partners within the UK and globally. These partnerships look to strengthen the excellence of their science and help to accelerate innovation to impact the UK’s prosperity and quality of life. Collaboration between NPL and academia has led to a successful knowledge exchange programme through joint staff appointments, fellowships and post-doctoral research projects. Research collaboration includes key areas such as climate change, quantum technology, data, nuclear, communications, space, medical physics and digital health. Additionally, the Postgraduate Institute for Measurement Science (PGI) NPL is helping to support academia in creating the next generation of world-class measurement scientists who are ready to tackle real life industrial challenges.

University partnerships with NPL are supported by NPL’s University Liaison Managers, please contact us if you have any questions or need more information. 

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