MILESTONE | It’s our 1 year anniversary 🎉 The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy was established a year ago today. And wow – what a year it’s been! Here’s a handful of our achievements highlighting the impact we’ve made with Technician Commitment, building on the legacy of the TALENT Programme. Developing technical skills 🔹 Awarded £100k for five new Physics Technical Apprentices 🔹Over 40 technical professionals awarded a Knowledge Exchange placement, totalling 500 hours 🔹Nearly 200 technical professionals complete the #HerschelLeaders programme, joining a network of 700+ alumni 🔹Over 75 technical professionals have completed the Vivien Thomas Technical Leadership Programmes 🔹25 technical professionals have begun the 2024 Executive Programme for Strategic Technical Leadership programme in partnership with Nottingham University Business School and Technician Commitment 🔹We've collaborated with EPSRC to share knowledge and best practice within the RTP community, through the UK Technology Specialists Network (TSN) 🔹And partnered with BBSRC to shine a light on equipment funding opportunities for RTPs in biosciences on a three-part video series Research, policy and publications 🔹Kelly Vere MBE has edited and co-authored a new book with 13 contributors 🔹 We have engaged the (old and new) UK government, submitting 2 policy consultations, influencing policymakers and MPs 🔹Published an academic paper in The Journal of Technology Transfer on technician’s role in knowledge exchange 🔹Advocated for the technical community through #REF2029 People, Culture, Environment stakeholder conversations with UK Research and Innovation Support for organisations 🔹 Launched a Technical Career Pathways Lab and established an action group 🔹8 new signatories and supporters have joined the Technician Commitment community 🔹Continue to support more universities in setting up #TLevel industry placements 📰 For more details, here’s a link to our latest news https://lnkd.in/eudNJqUQ 📧 Click here to subscribe for updates https://lnkd.in/ePwasfh9 Thank you to our funders Research England, our partners, supporters and ambassadors. Midlands Innovation | Midlands Engine | Advance HE | Science Council | Gatsby Charitable Foundation | Technician Commitment | University of Nottingham | University of Warwick | The Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) Limited | Royal Society of Chemistry | Royal Society of Biology | Technical Managers University network | GW4 Alliance | N8 Research Partnership | John Innes Centre | The Royal Society | Universities UK | The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) For all our new followers 👋 here's a short video explaining who we are and our vision for the future of technical skills, roles and careers
The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy
Higher Education
Accelerating and advancing UK technical skills and careers.
About us
The UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy actively advocates for the technical community in higher education, research and innovation. We work to accelerate and advance technical skills and careers by offering opportunities to the technical community and support for organisations. Our Research and Policy Group, Learning and Development Academy, Community and Practice Hub and national technical networks help to build technical capacity and capability. We are home of the Technician Commitment and funded by Research England. The national institute builds on the legacy and impact of the TALENT Programme, scaling up and out best practice nationally, and beyond.
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Employees at The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy
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Mark Dabee Saltmarsh BA(Hons) PGCE MEd MIScT
Technician Demonstrator at Cardiff Metropolitan University | Chair Technician Commitment | Member of the UKITSS Council | THE Outstanding Technician…
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Ashish Bhandari
Research Technician - University of Exeter | UKITSS Technical Council Member | GW4ward Steering Group Member
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Jamie Cameron
Senior Chemistry Technician at Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit | UK ITSS Technical Council | MA (Cantab) MSc (Oxon) RSciTech MRSB
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Farheen Akhtar
Policy and Engagement at Research England funded UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy (UK ITSS)
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We love that a fly facility technician has featured in UK Research and Innovation's #101jobs campaign which profiles jobs that change the world! 🌍 After studying Biology and a masters in Tropical Disease, Hannah Shaw became interested in the technician role at The Francis Crick Institute. 💬 Research isn't the only pathway, I am more of a lab person. It lets me apply my knowledge of science and things I like to do, in my individual way. Every time we make something new, it opens a whole new world for research and hopefully more cures, and I'm proud of that." says Emma Watch the video below 👇
We often meet inspiring people making unique contributions to research, but their roles don’t always get the recognition they deserve. In our brand-new 101 Jobs season 3, our very own Zoe meets the people whose jobs are changing the world and finds out what’s really involved. In this episode, Hannah Shaw, a fly facility technician, gave us the most amazing behind-the-scenes look into her work at The Francis Crick Institute, where she looks after thousands of fruit flies. All to help answer the biggest questions about human health. This clip here is just a glimpse into Hannah’s incredible job. Why are fruit flies so important? How did she know she wanted to work with them? And what is it like to switch gears from an academic path to applying science in a different way? Watch the full video from our day with Hannah here: https://lnkd.in/ecfXSkH3 #101Jobs #technicians
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Congratulations to Midlands Innovation for celebrating #10YearsofImpact This regional research partnership has championed the role of technicians for years. The eight universities were Technician Commitment signatories from the start, and they helped secure Research England funding for MI TALENT - a five year programme which has changed the landscape for technicians and led to our creation.
🎉 2025 marks 10 incredible years since our partnership began! Throughout this year, we will be reflecting on some of our key milestones and looking ahead to the next 10 years through our #10YearsofImpact and #Vision2035 features. Take a look at our anniversary web page and video to see some of those key milestones and get a glimpse of what is to come. https://lnkd.in/e68adTqt #10YearsOfImpact #MidlandsInnovationis10 University of Leicester University of Nottingham Keele University University of Warwick Cranfield University University of Birmingham Loughborough University Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy C-DICE Midlands Mindforge Creative Triangle Limited HyDEX
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JOB OPPORTUNITY | We just had to share this technician job opportunity, it could be someone's dream role! ⤵️
The Royal Institution is looking for a new technician to join their Demonstrations team - a super creative role that comes with plenty of explosions! 🧪💥 If you're a Registered Science Technician or know someone who might be interested, this could be the perfect opportunity! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eshMnTJh
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"We need Strategic Technical Leaders... and the vital work they do must be represented in university leadership." New blog on Wonkhe from Catrin Harris, Research Fellow, TALENT and Hannah Noke, Co-Lead for the UK ITSS Research and Policy Group https://lnkd.in/e-vQKQ3v 📚 Download Strategic Technical Leadership: Advocacy, Empowerment and Transformation report, funded by Research England https://lnkd.in/eZ6Z3pX7
New on Wonkhe: Technicians and the vital work they do must be represented in university leadership, argue Catrin Harris and Hannah Noke https://lnkd.in/e-vQKQ3v "Historically there has been a leadership gap for technicians in higher education institutions, with their roles often being capped at lower levels, meaning a lack of representation in strategic decision-making."
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Another Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund success story which has unlocked Knowledge Exchange opportunities in the North West⤵️ Your top five questions answered: 1️⃣ Who is the fund for? Technicians whose organisations are Technician Commitment signatories. 2️⃣ What is it? A small grants scheme to encourage and enable collaborative projects with external partners to advance the aims of the Technician Commitment. 3️⃣ How much funding is available? Submissions are invited in the range of £100 - £1000 to support the creation of collaborative opportunities. 4️⃣ How can the money be used? Examples may include, but are not limited to: joint workshops, shared training, development of shared materials, facilitation of work placements/exchanges and seminars/conference styled activity 5️⃣ How do I apply? Read criteria and download form here: https://lnkd.in/gkbBB3u6 📅 Deadline is 7 February 2025
Nine institutions of the North West England Technicians Network hosted knowledge exchange visits to promote connections between the institutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gf4MGipw These visits were funded by the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund 2024. Apply for the next round of funding before 7 February: https://lnkd.in/gkbBB3u6 #knowledgeexchange #technicians #techniciancommitment #collaborationfund #northwestnetwork #northwestengland Lancaster University Liverpool John Moores University The Manchester Metropolitan University University of Central Lancashire University of Chester University of Cumbria University of Liverpool The University of Manchester The University of Salford
Knowledge exchange visits supported by the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund | Technicians
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NEWS | Papin Prize nominations extended until 14 February 2025 There's more time to nominate a technician for an acclaimed Papin Prize - the UK's only awards celebrating technical excellence in academia. 📅 Nominate before 5pm, 14 February 2025 https://lnkd.in/eNYbu58b Kelly Vere MBE, Director for UK ITSS said: “We would love to see more applications in the Knowledge Exchange and Sustainability categories and have allowed extra time to submit nominations." 📰 https://lnkd.in/en5igd9D Technician Commitment, Midlands Innovation, GW4 Alliance, N8 Research Partnership, Science Council, , Eastern Arc, Technology Specialists Network, (TSN) UK RAS STEPS
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Did you know? Technicians whose organisations are Technician Commitment signatories can apply for the Collaboration Fund. What is it? A small grants scheme to encourage and enable collaborative projects with external partners to advance the aims of the Technician Commitment. How much funding is available? Submissions are invited in the range of £100 - £1000 to support the creation of collaborative opportunities. How can the money be used? Examples may include, but are not limited to: joint workshops, shared training, development of shared materials, facilitation of work placements/exchanges and seminars/conference styled activity - check out the video below as one example ⤵️ How do I apply? Read criteria and download form here: https://lnkd.in/gkbBB3u6 Deadline is 7 February 2025
Five North East universities produced a video to promote visibility of technical careers to young people in the region, funded by the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund. The next funding round closes 7 Feb. Read more and watch: https://lnkd.in/gstYgaUY Durham University Newcastle University Northumbria University University of Sunderland Teesside University
Five North East universities produce video to promote visibility of technical careers | Technicians
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Good luck to finalists of the Your Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES). This global scheme helps to embed enterprise skills within universities, connects technical professionals with research teams and supports knowledge exchange, innovation & enterprise. Steven West is a technician from UCL who is part of the unique learning and development opportunity, open to technical professionals. ⤵️
Meet the phenomenal finalists from Sheffield Hallam University and UCL - Team FutureProof Skin! 🚀 A shining beacon within #YES24! 🌟 Expanding their scientific knowledge into the word of commercialisation. #TeamFutureProofSkin offers innovative, personalised solutions for aging skin. By accelerating the aging process of an individual's skin cells in the lab, they forecast future outcomes and provide tailored, evidence-based skincare action plans. Their platform creates value for both consumers seeking effective treatments and industry partners driving skincare innovation. Good luck on January 29th Georgia Millard | Sophie Pearce | George Ward | Steven J. West. Want to join us at The Royal Society to celebrate their journey? Reach out to admin@yescompetitions.co.uk. 📧 👥✨💚#unleashyouringenuity #phd #technicalprofessionals #transferableskills #knowledgeexchange #biomedical
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EVENTS | Travel bursaries for national technician conferences With two major events coming up in the diary this year, we're making sure technicians who want to attend national conferences don't miss the opportunity. TMU Annual Conference 2025 📅 Thursday 10 - Friday 11 April 📍 Winchester 🚗 Travel and accommodation funds available, apply before 14 Feb 2025 https://lnkd.in/dyu9RQ9q ➡️ Register for TMU Conference https://lnkd.in/du4uNpRa UK Higher Education Technicians Summit 2025 📅 Weds 9 July 📍 Leicestershire 🚐 Travel funds available, apply before 28 Feb 2025 https://lnkd.in/du9fqkc3 ➡️ Register for #HETS2025 https://lnkd.in/eRiHX-n8 Technician Commitment, Midlands Innovation, GW4 Alliance, N8 Research Partnership, Eastern Arc, Science Council, National Technician Development Centre, X-CITED, Technology Specialists Network (TSN), UK RAS STEPS
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