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World Metrology Day Events(Please click on the country name in the table)To everyone who requested publication of their event, a big |
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On the occasion of the 8th World Metrology Day in 2011, the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) decided to observe the day in a befitting manner in Bangladesh. A discussion meeting was held in the BSTI auditorium on 20 May, highlighting the theme of the 8th World Metrology Day with Mr. A.K Fazlul Ahad, Director General, BSTI in the chair. H.E. Mr. Dilip Barua, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Industries, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, was present as chief guest. Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Honorable Member of Parliament and Mr. K.H. Masud Siddiqui, Honorable Secretary, Ministry of Industries, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, were present as special guests. An eminent Professor, Dr. Md. Fakrul Islam, Head of the Glass & Ceramic Engineering Department, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Dr. Franz Hengstberger, CIPM Member, jointly presented the key note speech. There was also an open discussion session. Participants from various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food and construction materials manufacturers, as well as scholars from Universities and Research Institutions, etc. were invited to attend. Posters & Festoons were also displayed at different key locations in an effort to increase public awareness, all bearing the theme of the day. BSTI Headquarters, as well as all the BSTI regional offices located in different parts of Bangladesh, observed the day in a similar fashion. |
The Service of National Standards, Belgium, organized an annual event to celebrate World Metrology Day on 20 May. The celebration consisted of theoretical lectures given by metrologists and scientists with a longstanding experience in the field of metrology. The following lectures were given: 1. The role of metrology in chemistry by Dr. Ph. Taylor, Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements, Geel, Belgium; Additionally there was a guided tour of the labs. The event took place on May 20, 2011 from 09:00 at the premises of the FOD Economie, Brussels, Belgium. |
The Service of National Standards, Belgium, organized an annual event to celebrate World Metrology Day on 20 May. The celebration consisted of theoretical lectures given by metrologists and scientists with a longstanding experience in the field of metrology. The following lectures were given: 1. The role of metrology in chemistry by Dr. Ph. Taylor, Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements, Geel, Belgium; Additionally there was a guided tour of the labs. The event took place on May 20, 2011 from 09:00 at the premises of the FOD Economie, Brussels, Belgium. |
The Botswana Bureau of Standards celebrated World Metrology Day 2011 - Download the PDF file of the events organized for 2011 here. |
The Bulgarian Institute of Metrology (BIM), as a major motor in the field of metrology in Bulgaria, organized a World Metrology Day event on 20 May. Besides the main theme of the World Metrology Day, namely “Chemical measurements for our life, our future”, this year’s event coincided with another important date in Bulgarian metrology, the 100th Anniversary since the delivery of the first Bulgarian measurement standards – 1 kilogram and 1 meter. To celebrate this occasion BIM invited all the interested parties – the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, the Union of Bulgarian Metrology Experts, the Bulgarian Accreditation Service, the Bulgarian Institute of Standardization, calibration and/or testing laboratories, the Bulgarian Academy of Science, the Technical University of Sofia, the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - Sofia, former colleagues involved in metrology activities, producers of measuring instruments, etc. Some activities of the official program were:
Using the opportunity given by www.worldmetrologyday.org BIM would like to congratulate our colleagues all over the world and to wish them an “immeasurable” wellbeing in the future. |
The Central African Republic celebrated World Metrology Day 2011 with the organization of several awareness building activities. Initiated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, WMD posters were placed in many ministries, in the University of Bangui and its laboratories, as well as in all the other laboratories of the capital. Additionally, a message on the topic of metrology was distributed, and the radio station “Nehemie FM” broadcasted an interview on the occasion of World Metrology Day 2011. Furthermore, the Department of Industry dedicated two days of the week following the WMD to increasing the awareness of the importance of metrology among its employees. |
The Center for Measurement Standards of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (CMS/ITRI) assisted the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) in organizing a series of activities during the week of May 16-20, 2011 in celebration of World Metrology Day. The activities were:
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World Metrology Day 2011 was celebrated in Croatia under the organization of the State Office for Metrology. The celebration took place within the framework of the 2nd International Conference in Legal Metrology in Šibenik from 19-21, May 2011. During the Conference we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr Stephen Patoray, BIML Director, whom we would like to thank once again for having accepted our invitation. |
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The PTB organized an event on the theme "Focussing on Health" on 16-17 May at the Braunschweig Landesmuseum. For the program: Click here |
The Hungarian Trade Licensing Office (MKEH), which is responsible for metrology in Hungary, celebrated World Metrology Day on May 19, 2011 by organizing a symposium at its headquarters. During this one-day event experts from the Office gave presentations on themes that gave an insight into the field of chemical metrology. Contact: Ms. Orsolya VARGA. E-mail: Click here |
World Metrology Day and National Technology Day On Friday 20 May at 11:30 am the National Physical Laboratory (India) organized a World Metrology Day event on the theme Metrology - Chemical Measurements for Our Life & Our Future. The venue was the CSIR - NPL Auditorium, New Delhi. PROGRAMME Welcome by Prof. Ramesh Chandra Budhani, Director, NPL Preamble to celebration & introduction of the Chief Guest by Dr. Krishan Lal, Former Director, NPL & President, INSA Address by the Chief Guest, Dr. Srikumar Banerjee, Chairman,AEC & Secretary, DAE,GOI Release of: Distribution of Certificate of Appreciation: Vote of thanks by Dr. AX Bandyopadhyay Workshop on Time and Frequency |
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KRISS celebrated World Metrology Day by organizing a symposium on May 20, 2011. It took place at the campus of KRISS, Daejeon, Korea. The theme of the symposium was “Chemical Measurements for our life, our future”, and there were presentations and discussions covering such significant issues as climate change, radioactivity, laboratory medicine, etc. Speakers were invited from six organizations in Korea including research institutes, government agencies, academic society, and private business. The symposium was also connected with the annual workshop of KRISS Measurement Club, a nationwide metrology community which is the place for sharing knowledge and experience of measurement technology among experts from industry, academia, government and research institutes. The annual celebration has been attracting around 200 participants from 150 organizations.
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The Public Research Centre Henri Tudor, in collaboration with ILNAS and MLQ, organized an event to celebrate World Metrology Day in Luxembourg. The objective was to create an exchange context to get closer to the practice of metrology in laboratories and companies. Two round tables allowed delegates to discuss the following topics:
A plenary session about the future of metrology in Luxembourg closed the event. More information: www.sitec.lu |
Celebration of World Metrology Day in Mauritania had initially been planned for 20 May, but had to be postponed until 8 June. A comprehensive program was laid on, and a full report is available here (in French). |
The National Metrology Center, México (CENAM) celebrated World Metrology Day 2011 by an open house on May 20. Visitors had the opportunity to visit many laboratories and attend lectures on the subject of how chemistry affects human beings. Please visit our special event web site www.cenam.mx/pabiertas and also our site from last year www.cenam.mx/pabiertas/reseña2010. |
The Bureau of Metrology, Montenegro, celebrated the opening ceremony of its new laboratories (Mass Laboratory, Dimensional Laboratory, Volume Laboratory, Temperature Laboratory, Pressure Laboratory, Laboratory for Electrical Quantities, Laboratory for Time and Frequency) on 20 May 2011. On that occasion Prof Vanja Asanovic, Director of the Bureau of Metrology, delivered a presentation on World Metrology Day. |
On 20 May 2011, Namibia joined the international community in commemorating World Metrology Day. The event coincided with the official opening of the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) Metrology Laboratory, which has been established to serve as the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of Namibia responsible for the establishment of a national measurement traceability system through maintenance of national measurement standards and dissemination of the traceability by providing calibration services to industry. Details of the opening ceremony, including photos, and other information concerning the NSI are available in this Zip file. |
In Niger to mark World Metrology Day, a speech by the minister in charge of metrology was broadcast on national TV. Additionally, an interview was accorded to the private press, complemented by a laboratory visit. |
En celebración del Día Mundial de la Metrologia el Servicio Nacional de Metrología (SNM) del INDECOPI está organizando los siguientes eventos: 1. El 17 y 18 de Mayo se llevará a cabo en Lima-Perú el “Curso Internacional sobre la Estimación de la incertidumbre de medición usando el METODO DE SIMULACIÓN POR MONTE CARLO” el cual tendrá como expositor a Wolfgang Schmid de la European Association of National Metrology Institutes EURAMET. Este curso está dirigido principalmente a los profesionales de los INMs de la región andina del SIM - ANDIMET 2. El 19 y 20 se llevará a cabo en Lima-Perú el “II Simposio de Metrología en el Perú” en celebración al Día Mundial de la Metrología, en donde se contará con los expositores internacionales: Petra Spitzer del PTB de Alemania; Wolfgang Schmidt de EURAMET y Ruben Lazos de CENAM de México; también se contará con la participación de los expertos profesionales del SNM. Para mayor información por favor visite nuestro website: To celebrate World Metrology Day the National Metrology Service (NMS) of INDECOPI, Peru organized the following events: 1. May 17 and 18: An International Course entitled Uncertainly Measurement Estimation using the Monte Carlo Method by Simulation was held in Lima, Peru. The presenter was Wolfgang Schmidt from the European Association of National Metrology Institutes EURAMET. This course was directed mainly at INM professionals in the SIM-ANDIMET Andean Region. 2. May 19 and 20: The II Metrology Symposium in Peru was held in Lima, Peru. International presenters were Petra Spitzer of the PTB, Germany, Wolfgang Schmidt of EURAMET, and Ruben Lazos of CENAM, Mexico. Experts from the National Metrology Service (NMS) also participated. For more information please visit our website: |
The Central Office of Measures, Poland, organized an annual event to celebrate World Metrology Day on 20 May. The celebrations consisted of theoretical lectures delivered by metrologists - scientists and individuals with a very wide-ranging experience in the field of metrology. The following lectures were given:
Additionaly, the Central Office of Measures held an exhibition of posters designed by the employess of the Office where the main theme was chemistry and its role in our life. |
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The Directorate of Measures and Precious Metals (DMDM) celebrated World Metrology Day in collaboration with “SINGIDUNUM” University’s Faculty of Industrial Management, by organizing a symposium and a round table discussion. The event took place on May 17, 2011 from 12:00 at the premises of the University, Belgrade, Serbia. The Symposium focussed on presenting the current status and development of metrology in Serbia, and also on the main theme of World Metrology Day “Chemical measurements for our life, our future”. The motto of the Symposium and round table discussion was “Where we are now and next steps for the future in metrology”. The target audience was students from the Faculty of Industrial Management, together with numerous other interested parties who participated in the event. Symposium Program - Introductory presentations: |
In Togo the WMD celebration was opened by the Minister of Commerce and marked by a conference/debate at the Hygiene Institute. On this occasion the Togo Quality Award was also officially launched. An interview with the Director of metrology and a televised debate at the end of the day also took place. For more details please download this PDF file (in French) |
The National Metrology Agency (ANM) celebrated World Metrology Day (WMD) with the support of the National Institute of Research and physico-chemical analyses (INRAP) and the International Center for Environmental Technology (CITET) in Tunis City. As part of the celebration, M. Mourad BEN HASSINE, ANM General Director, gave a speech on the strategy for developing metrological activities in the field of chemistry. The program provided many presentations and discussions covering such significant issues as radioactivity, accreditation for medical laboratories, etc. Speakers were invited from relevant organizations which are the main actors for chemical activities in Tunisia, including research institutes, government agencies, academic society, and private sectors. The seminar was also connected to the annual workshop of ANM, which is the forum for sharing knowledge and experience of measurement technology among experts from industry, academia, government and research institutes. The annual celebration has been attracting around 200 participants from 150 organizations. For further information, please download the programme:  |
Tübitak UME (Turkey) celebrated World Metrology Day. The celebrations were held at Tübitak UME, which is located on the Tübitak campus in Gebze. As part of the celebrations, Prof. Dr. Ayhan Ulubelen gave a talk on “Science and Measurement in Chemistry”; awards were made to the winners in a Photograph Contest among university students on the theme of “Measurement in Our Life”; and a table-tennis tournament along with a marathon in the grounds of Tübitak’s Gebze Campus were held in honor of WMD. Other activities planned for the day included discussions on chemical metrology issues and a standup performance called “Chemical Measurements” by Mr. Muhsin Mazman, a member of Tübitak staff. In addition to these activities, guests from universities were shown around Tübitak UME Chemistry Group Laboratories. For more details: http://www.ume.tubitak.gov.tr/toplumda_metroloji |
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The Testing and Measurement Unit ENINSEL, of the Foundation Engineering Institute, Venezuela organized a ceremony to celebrate World Metrology Day on 20 May 2011.
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The Zambia Bureau of Standards organized an event at the Golf View Hotel, Lusaka, to celebrate World Metrology Day on 20 May 2011.
III - Chemical metrology (Industrial and legal perspectives) - Chair: Mr Taxwell J. Chisenga V - International Year of Chemistry and Metrology - Chair: Mr Nicodemus Malisa |