As part of World Metrology Day, Directorate for Measures and Precious Metals (hereinafter: DMDM) ​​hosted the students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Belgrade, on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Students were introduced with the importance of metrology, as a science of measurements. Measurements are  present in all areas of human activity. The main role of metrology is to ensure the metrological traceability to the international level and to point out the long tradition of metrology in Serbia.

Also, students were informed about the theme of the World Metrology Day 2024 "We measure today for a sustainable tomorrow", which is given special attention because measurement capabilities are key to fostering a sustainable global economy and environment.

Through the promotional film, the importance and role of DMDM, as a national metrology institution, its competences, jobs and tasks in the field of metrology were presented.

The expert visit included a tour of the laboratories for time, large volumes, acoustics, length and mass.

During the visit to the laboratories, the students had the opportunity to become more familiar with the possibilities of measurement and calibration, as well as other tasks that DMDM ​​performs as a national metrology institute.