An on-line workshop “Measurement Uncertainty & Reference Materials” will be organised within the EU-China-Safe project training program on December 14, 2021, by QUB, Belfast, UK.
More information about this event is available in the attached flyer.
The training will be delivered in two on-line one hour sessions delivered via Zoom with a 20-minute break between
each session. Each session will give an overview and point to sources of further information, training and guidance.
Each session will be structured as follows:
1. Introduction (5 minutes), Professor Chris Elliott
2. Presentation (40 minutes), Professor Michael Walker
3. Question and answer session (10 minutes), Professor Michael Walker
4. Conclusions
The session contents will cover the following topics:
Session 1: Measurement Uncertainty
What is measurement uncertainty and why do we need it?
• Definitions
• Sources of measurement uncertainty
• Available guidance
Uncertainty evaluation
• Key rules
• Converting and combining uncertainties
• ‘Top-down’ approaches
• Bioanalytical aspects
Interpretation of uncertainty
• Assessing compliance
Sources of further information, training and guidance
Session 2: Reference Materials
What is measurement uncertainty and why do we need it?
• The differences between reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM)
How should reference materials be made?
• ISO 17034 :2016 General requirements for the competence of reference material producers
What information should accompany RM and CRM
Selection of RM and CRM
Handling and storage
Use in method validation and analytical quality control
Sources of further information, training and guidance
If you are interested in participation in this event please register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/measurement-uncertainty-reference-materials-training-workshop-tickets-219888902627 – Registration Deadline is December 13
All registered attendees will be sent the Zoom link on the 13th December once registration closes at 5 p.m.