@tech-commit.bsky.social
A global initiative focussed on ensuring visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for #highered and #research technicians in all disciplines. Hosted by @uk-itss.bsky.social. Learn more at techniciancommitment.org.uk
The CASES Technical Special Interest Group (TSIG) is hosting its first in person event on 4 September, open to all who seek to empower and support technical colleagues in sport, health and exercise science.
Registration is free and closes on 20 Aug: bases-live.workbooks.com/process/1QDN...
Register for the Technicians in Materials Innovation Conference hosted by the National Technical Platform for Materials Innovation (NTPMI) taking place 5 September! Open to Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) working in #materials science in the UK. www.royce.ac.uk/events/ntpmi...
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Bookings are now open for AutumnFest, a free online learning festival taking place Sep 8-12, hosted by @uk-itss.bsky.social. This year's line up features workshops on building resilience, career guidance, coaching conversations and more.
Register here: itss.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?...
🎙️New Episode!🎙️
Don't miss our newest episode, a live recording of our #HETS2025 workshop with the amazing Kelly Vere from @tech-commit.bsky.social
www.buzzsprout.com/2388868/epis...
Dr Simon Andrews, Head of Bioinformatics at the Babraham Institute, holding a certificate and an award for the 2025 Papin Prize for Contribution to Research. Image courtesy of The UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy. Photography by Alex Wilkinson Media.
AWARD NEWS | Following Simon's award for Contribution to Research in the #PapinPrizes, our article covers just a slice of Simon's impact on the Institute's research, on #bioinformatics and on empowering researchers across the world by demystifying data analysis.
www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/07...
Latest report published by @uk-itss.bsky.social showcases 12 case studies from institutions hosting T Level students
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Thanks for joining us yesterday!
10.07.2025 07:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Had the best time at #HETS today. Brilliant workshops, inspiring talks and of course excellent grub! #technicansmakeithappen
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The technical community is invited to join @rsc.org on 3 September at Burlington House to celebrate five years of their support of the Technician Commitment.
The event is free to attend with limited travel bursaries available. More info and register: www.rsc.org/events/detai...
Next week #HETS2025 celebrates its tenth anniversary year.
It's the longest-running event dedicated to celebrating and recognising achievements of technical professionals in #highered and #research and we're proud to deliver it alongside Midlands Innovation
SUMMER NEWSLETTER: Catch up on key dates for award nominations and funding opportunities, register for our next signatory event and save the date for this year's AutumnFest
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Our seasonal newsletters provide key updates on signatory and supporter events, upcoming funding and development opportunities and sector news catered to technical leaders working in higher education and research. Don't miss the next one and subscribe: eepurl.com/iTx2WM
18.06.2025 09:47 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0#HETS2025 workshop sign ups are now live! Register for your three preferred workshops before the event: itss.org.uk/higher-educa...
13.06.2025 09:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Cross-institution mentoring scheme applications close this Friday!
Learn from an experienced technical professional, who understands your role and can help you achieve your career goals. Mentors are matched across UK-wide universities and research institutions to offer specialist mentoring support.
One week left to nominate! This is an excellent way to recognise a technical professional on your team whose gone above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities.
Nominations close on 9 June: the-awards.co.uk/2025/en/page...
This weekend we’re celebrating eight years of the Technician Commitment 🎉
From 36 founding signatories to over 130 signatories & supporters, we’re proud to have kickstarted a cultural shift in advancing the profile of technical professionals in #highered and #research.
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Our early evening drinks reception included Prof Archie Clements, PVC for Research & Enterprise, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
and Heather Burgess FHEA, Embroidery Technician / Co-
Chair Technician Commitment, @ulsteruni.bsky.social recognising the forward progress of technicians at their unis
Kelly Vere’s closes the daytime event by thanking speakers, organisers, funders and venue staff for the smooth sailing and energising day.
14.05.2025 16:06 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Clare Stevenson @cemstevenson.bsky.social Technician Commitment Associate Lead shares a proposal for regional technical networks supported by Technician Commitment champions
14.05.2025 15:54 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Mel Leitch organises an interactive discussion on future-proofing our universities and supporting our technical professionals in restricted financial circumstances.
14.05.2025 15:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Huge thanks to Nik Ogryzko @nikogryzko.bsky.social, Gillian Riddel, Dermot Barry @dermbry.bsky.social, Amelia Dingley, and Natalie Homer @nataliezmhomer.bsky.social for presenting insightful speed talks on their innovative sector best practice
14.05.2025 14:41 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
Sarah Allen @uk-itss.bsky.social, Phill Dodd @salforduni.bsky.social and Lizzy James @northumbriauni.bsky.social share Career Pathways Action Group projects to change the culture around career development and creating toolkits for institutions to plan and implement career and promotional pathways
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Hugh McKenna, REF 2029 Research Diversity Advisory Panel Member, Ulster University covers how research enabling teams can be linked to evaluation and impact in REF 2029 submissions
14.05.2025 11:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Duncan Shermer, Head of REF Evaluation and Development shares an overview of REF 2029 and why the People, Culture & Environment pilot matters
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Alan Stitt, Dean of Innovation & Impact, Queens University Belfast @alanretina.bsky.social warmly welcomed the room to N. Ireland, also highlighting the value of Belfast’s highly skilled technicians responsible for early screening of retinal scans & QUB’s Technician Commitment journey since 2017
14.05.2025 11:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Director of Technician Commitment and @uk-itss.bsky.social Kelly Vere kicks off the morning with updates on activities coming out of Technician Commitment and the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy.
14.05.2025 09:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Good morning from Belfast! We’re at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Riddel Hall, hosting our 14th signatory and supporter event. Stay tuned for live updates on today’s talk-filled agenda
14.05.2025 09:41 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Miles Jupp, Jodie Chatfield, Clare Viney
The @timeshighered.bsky.social 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: t.co/00aHXm1x6O
“It’s heartening to see the excellent progress being made as we officially recognise the importance of our #technicians and #demonstrators."
We've had great feedback from @uk-itss.bsky.social about how we're supporting a valued community of staff.
northampton.ac.uk/news/continu...
Isdell Courtyard
Just 7 more sleeps until we welcome delegates for the 14th signatory and supporter event. We look forward to seeing all our Technician Commitment institutional leads and champions in Belfast next Wednesday!
07.05.2025 13:02 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
