To deliver the highest economic and social impact as a world-leading National Measurement Institute through excellent responsive science and knowledge services.So what does this mean?
We believe that our research must be relevant; to ensure this we regularly run road-mapping workshops. These workshops are focused on science and technology challenges highlighted by the Government. They cover areas such as environmentally friendly transport, bioscience and healthcare, intelligent connected world and a secure environment.The workshops invite industry, Government departments and other organisations to share their expectations of the future and capture barriers to the innovation needed to achieve them. From these, we outline the measurement and standards requirements enabling NPL to develop responsive and relevant research programmes of the highest calibre.
See our case studies if you want to read about where we have made an impact.
NPL Mission
As the UK’s National Measurement Institute, NPL’s mission is:- Excellence in science
- Increased exploitation of that science to boost UK competitiveness and quality of life
- Integrity and independence as a national asset
- Enhanced international standing
