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We've published our final #MITALENT report on the significant impacts of the programme, funded by Research England Kelly Vere MBE: "TALENT allowed us to develop, trial and implement interventions to accelerate progress made by Technician Commitment" ๐ป Read more here: buff.ly/410tkw2


The IOP-backed initiative to bridge the technical skills gap in physics has launched a second funding call! ๐ With 45% of physics technicians in UK universities aged 51 or over, this ยฃ100,000 fund from The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy and supported by IOP and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, will help universities recruit




A warm welcome to Professor Sir Ian Chapman who has been appointed as the next CEO for UK Research and Innovation

On the last day of #MITALENT, Kelly Vere MBE shares her reflections on the programme and thanks the #Technician community, Research England and partners for the ongoing support over the last five years. Read it here ๐ buff.ly/3ETMICa


What skill is the most important for aspiring strategic technical leaders in higher education and research? Technical leaders are invited to enhance their skills through the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership. Now open for applications: nottingham.ac.uk/business/execuโฆ

๐ 'Significant progress is being made by universities to meet the growing demand for T Level industry placements' Jo Hartley-Metcalfe of The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy feweek.co.uk/universities-aโฆ

๐ฃ Calling all current and aspiring Strategic Technical Leaders! We've partnered with the world-renowned Nottingham University Business School and The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy to deliver an Executive Programme catered to technical leaders, beginning this July. Applications close 28 April: nottingham.ac.uk/business/execuโฆ


Engaging discussion this morning across BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast around #TLevels delivering knowledge and skills. 1 T Level = 3 A Levels ๐๐ฑ Placements are critical and Universities ideally placed to support as articulated by Jo Hartley-Metcalfe of the The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy just reach out ๐ค ๐ค


Another supporter joins the Technician Commitment community. Society for the Environment are also sponsors of the Sustainability #PapinPrize

The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy Midlands Innovation Fantastic to see the shortlists for the 2025 Papin Prizes for the HETS summit celebrating achievements from 67 #technicians including 4 from TechYork from Biology at York 2x Chemistry at York & Department of Environment and Geography #goodluck


We're proud to sponsor the Outstanding Technician of the Year award at the 2025 Times Higher Education THE Awards. Read more about the award and nominate an exceptional technician before 9 June: techniciancommitment.org.uk/nominations-opโฆ

N8-based researchers can apply to the UK-wide Equipment Sharing Fund, which provides support to visit and use cutting-edge equipment and technical expertise showcased in the The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy Technology Capabilities Showcase โ a national platform highlighting technician-led facilities.

A very warm welcome to our newest signatory, University of Cumbria! Read more:

We continue to develop and support our community of technicians and demonstrators with a 24-month action plan that has received positive feedback from The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy, as reported by the Northants Telegraph. northantstelegraph.co.uk/education/contโฆ


The Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award recognises an individual whose exceptional practical skills, commitment and vision has enabled the highest quality teaching, research or knowledge transfer. Nominate by Monday 9 June: the-awards.co.uk/2025/en/page/eโฆ
