The UK Institute for Technical Skills & 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, Education and Pathways Lab and national technical networks help to build technical capacity and capability. We are home of the Technician Commitment and funded by Research England. Out 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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EVENT | Free online learning festival for technical professionals 💬 “Brilliant sessions and really opened some doorways and new ways of working” and “Really useful and practical tips" ✅ Open to technicians working in UK universities and research institutions
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BLOG | Universities are unlocking T Level industry placement opportunities Are post-16 education providers making the most of the industry opportunities offered by universities and research institutions? Jo Hartley-Metcalfe, BSc, PGCE, CSciTeach, MISTR asks in this FE Week blog https://lnkd.in/erGKP6HY 30 universities and research institutions including University of Liverpool, Durham University, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) are leading the way, and more than 100 #TLevel students have benefited, so far. ➡️ Learn more https://lnkd.in/eZubfG_x #SkillsforLife #TLevels #Technicians #TechnicalProfessionals
We are looking for a full-time Communications and Digital Marketing Officer who will: 👉 Create compelling content for digital channels, including email campaigns, newsletters, website updates and social media for The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy and Technician Commitment 👉Have excellent attention to detail and strong copywriting skills 👉Enjoy working on projects that influence positive change We are hosted by University of Nottingham. This role is full time and fixed term until July 2026. 📅 Apply before Wednesday 26 March 2025. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eM9hTh52
BOOK NOW - 23 free online workshops for technicians 🔹 SpringFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes 🔹 Join us for two weeks of bitesize learning during 12 – 23 May 2025 🔹 Topics include career panel discussions, coaching skills, problem solving and more ➡️ View the full programme and secure your place https://lnkd.in/eEMcZpkn Delivered by the team who delivered 6,000 training opportunities to technicians through the TALENT Programme (Dr Lindsay Davies, Edward Bowerman, Sarah Allen, Ruth Francis, Fiona Poole) and volunteers from the technical community.
What does it mean to be a woman technician in academia, research and innovation #IWD2025 📸 View this specially curated photo gallery highlighting the achievements of women technicians from the Technician Commitment community https://lnkd.in/g4kAZApS
Join us in celebrating International Women's Day, a reminder to #AccelerateAction towards a world that's more diverse, equitable and inclusive. In recognition of the women whose contributions are vital to higher education and research, view this specially curated photo gallery sharing their achievements and read what it means to be a woman in their field: https://lnkd.in/g4kAZApS #IWD2025 #IWD25
CASE STUDY | Strengthening technical skills Sunny Sunshine, Senior Research Technician, University of Surrey completed the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership in 2024. 💬It helped me understand how and why other research institutes implement technical strategies in their unique contexts, and shaped my outlook on the Technician Commitment. Read her story https://lnkd.in/eguwmDi9 Applications are now open for the 2025 EPSTL https://lnkd.in/ea5dF-bY
Supporting and empowering women to succeed As we continue to mark International Women's Day, we highlight the role that the Business School plays in supporting female leaders to develop themselves, their skills and their teams to achieve success. Sunny Sunshine is a Senior Research Technician in Digital Pathology at the University of Surrey. She came to Nottingham University Business school for career development opportunities, undertaking the Your Entrepreneur Scheme in 2022 and the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership in 2024. In a new blog, Sunny reflects on her time with these programmes and how they have shaped her career, supported her teams, and contributed to her organisation’s success: https://lnkd.in/eguwmDi9 #IWD2025 The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy, Technician Commitment, Your Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES)
Five grants have been awarded to Technician Commitment signatories from this year's Collaboration Fund. Read more about the successful organisations and projects https://lnkd.in/gJfwsRPu Interested in joining the Technician Commitment community? Email tc@itss.org.uk
Five signatories (plus their collaborators) have successfully been awarded funding through the 2025 Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund. This funding will enable universities and research institutes to strengthen technical communities and further promote the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technical staff in their networks. https://lnkd.in/gJfwsRPu
💬 Keep up the momentum to give technicians a better deal "Despite tangible and positive changes, there is more to do to give technical career pathways greater visibility and clarity, such as improving routes for progression with accurate and standardised job descriptions." Says Ian Hancox, ITSS Co-Director and Director of Research Technology & Technical Strategy University of Warwick. Ian reflects on the Midlands Innovation TALENT programme (funded by Research England) and the opportunities still to come, in this article published by Research Professional news https://lnkd.in/e-yGXg8A
New opportunity for current and aspiring strategic technical leaders operating at an institutional level in UK universities and research institutions Apply for the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership before 28 April 2025⤵️ Delivered by Nottingham University Business School & Technician Commitment
Strategic technical leaders working in UK higher education or research institutes are invited to apply for the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership. Establish your personal brand, grow your professional network, learn about the evolving landscape for technical staff, develop skills to influence key stakeholders and build positive cultures within institutional structures. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ea5dF-bY Delivered by the Nottingham University Business School with support from The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy
TALENT LEGACY | The Research England funded TALENT Programme concludes today. We will continue to champion technical professionals in #highered & #research, building on TALENT's successes. 💬 Kelly Vere MBE, Co-Director for ITSS says: "Thanks to a landmark £4.9m investment from Research England and our partners, the Midlands Innovation TALENT Programme delivered ground-breaking interventions that have reshaped the landscape for technical careers. "Through rigorous research, sector-wide collaboration, and targeted training initiatives, TALENT has championed a cultural shift towards greater inclusion, recognition, and sustainability of the technical workforce." 🔗 Explore TALENT Legacy materials https://lnkd.in/g-xTDzav 📚 Download the Interventions and Impact report https://lnkd.in/e7kfiEwN 📽️ In case you missed it, watch the short film and hear the impact from technicians, first-hand