Events

THEORY-1: Scientific Workshop on Nuclear Fission dynamics and the Emission of Prompt Neutrons and Gamma Rays
Workshop
27-29 September, 2010
Sinaia, Romania
The workshop is organised in the frame of the JRC's enlargement and integration activities, and aims at providing a comprehensive overviewof the dynamical aspects of nuclear fission and their consequences on the fission fragment properties.

Preparation of certified reference materials 
Workshop
October 5-6, 2010
Turkey
In the frame of the Europe and Metrology in Turkey project, a 2-day workshop on the preparation of certified reference materials will be held in Turkey for approximately 40-50 participants. Further details are available on the project website.



Use of reference materials and the estimation of measurement uncertainty
Training course
October 13-14, 2010
Geel, Belgium
This course provides participants with the theoretical basis for the estimation of measurement uncertainty and establishment of traceability. The course is intended for laboratory managers and practitioners in analytical laboratories who use reference materials for statistical quality control, method validation and calibration and need to assess measurement uncertainties on customer’s demand or as requirement of ISO 17025. Further information is available in the course leaflet (icon 201KB ).

Roadmap for facilitating educational innovations in Metrology in Chemistry and Ionising Radiation
Workshop
October 20, 2010
Turkey
In the frame of the Europe and Metrology in Turkey project, a 1-day workshop entitled "Roadmap for facilitating educational innovations in Metrology in Chemistry and Ionising Radiation" will be held for 40-50 participants. Further details are available on the project website.

NEMEA-6: Exploring the frontiers of nuclear data and measurements, their uncertainties and covariances
Workshop
October 25-28, 2010
Krakow, Poland
Workshop aiming at stimulating exchange of information between reserachres in nuclera physics and engineering with an interest in contributing with challenging nuclear data and measurements required to advance applications.

The Future of Reference Materials – Science and Innovation
Conference
November 23-25, 2010
Geel, Belgium
Conference in the frame of the 50th Anniversary of the JRC’s Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM)



Past events

Lectures on "Use of reference materials"
Training course
May 6, 2010
Marmara University and Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
These lectures are organised in the frame of the Europe and Metrology in Turkey (EMIT) project, and will provide the audience with general knowledge on the proper selection and use of reference materials.

Europe & Metrology in Turkey (EMIT): Training course on use of certified reference materials
Training course
May 4-5, 2010
Gebze, Turkey

Use of reference materials and the estimation of measurement uncertainty
Training course
April 27-28, 2010
Geel, Belgium
This course provides participants with the theoretical basis for the estimation of measurement uncertainty and establishment of traceability. The course is intended for laboratory managers and practitioners in analytical laboratories who use reference materials for statistical quality control, method validation and calibration and need to assess measurement uncertainties on customer’s demand or as requirement of ISO 17025. Further information is available in the course leaflet (icon 105KB ).

5th Workshop of the EU Reference Laboratory for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Workshop
March 9-10, 2010
Geel, Belgium
The EU-RL for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons organises a workshop for the network of national reference laboratories. By invitation only.

5th Workshop of the EU Reference Laboratory for Mycotoxins
Workshop
March 10-11, 2010
Geel, Belgium
The EU-RL for Mycotoxins organises a workshop for the network of national reference laboratories (by invitation only).


DG SANCO – JRC Workshop on pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food and feed
Workshop
February 22-23, 2010
Brussels, Belgium
DG SANCO and JRC-IRMM hosted a workshop on pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food and feed in Brussels, Belgium on 22 February 2010. Following the workshop, the JRC arranged a scientific colloquium on analytical methods on 23 February 2010 at the IRMM for scientists interested in the discussion on possible methods for standardization to support prospective legislation on these alkaloids in food and feed.


Scientific forum for the Community reference laboratories of the European Union
Workshop
February 9-10, 2010
Geel, Belgium
Between 2004 and 2006 the European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) appointed 40 Community reference laboratories. This scientific forum will identify and addres topics of common interest, including new challenges.

Joint JRC - CEN workshop: standardization of proprietary methods of analysis
Workshop
January 29, 2010
CEN-CENELEC Meeting Centre, Avenue Marnix 17, Brussels
CEN and JRC will jointly organize a workshop on 29 January 2010 in Brussels to discuss possibilities and requirements for the standardization of proprietary methods of analysis. Proprietary test kits are of considerable importance for routine control of food and feed safety and quality.

Organic Food Authentication: Challenge or Utopia?
Workshop
November 30 - December 1, 2009
Geel, Belgium
International workshop to identify the best approaches for meeting the challenges of organic food authentication.

Use of reference materials and the estimation of measurement uncertainty
Training course
October 6-7, 2009
Geel, Belgium
Update: The deadline for registration has been extended to the 20 September 2009


This course provides participants with the theoretical basis for the estimation of measurement uncertainty and establishment of traceability. The course is intended for laboratory managers and practitioners in analytical laboratories who use reference materials for statistical quality control, method validation and calibration and need to assess measurement uncertainties on customer’s demand or as requirement of ISO 17025. Further information is available in the course leaflet (icon 71KB ).

9th Workshop of the CRL for Feed Additives
Workshop
June 11-12, 2009
Geel, Belgium
The CRL for Feed Additives organises a workshop for the network of national reference laboratories. By invitation only.

Use of reference materials and the estimation of measurement uncertainty
Training course
May 06-07, 2009
JRC-IRMM, Geel, Belgium
This course provides participants with the theoretical basis for the estimation of measurement uncertainty and establishment of traceability. The course is intended for laboratory managers and practitioners in analytical laboratories who use reference materials for statistical quality control, method validation and calibration and need to assess measurement uncertainties on customer’s demand or as requirement of ISO 17025. Further information is available in the course leaflet (icon 95KB ).

EFNUDAT Fast Neutrons - scientific workshop on neutron measurements, theory & applications
Workshop
April 28-30, 2009
JRC-IRMM, Geel, Belgium
Nuclear data measurements with fast neutrons. Organised within the EFNUDAT project which aims to integrate all infrastructure-related aspects of nuclear data measurements.





Last Update 11/08/2010