UofG Technicians

Exciting news! 🎉
Technical Managers in Universities (TMU) network is now officially a supporter of the Technician Commitment!
👉Check out and follow their new LinkedIn page to learn more about the upcoming initiatives: linkedin.com/in/tmu-netwo....

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The winners of the #RSPPhotoComp 2025 have been announced! Take a look at the stunning photographs from across the categories, starting with the microimaging category and overall winner 'Mesmerizing spider threads' by Dr Martin Ramirez:

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As part of the InFrame project, the SRTP Academy has been launched! It supports research technicians from the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and St Andrews. Learn more here & register to join the Academy:
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Welcome to the team Tabea 🙌

Huge congratulations to Debs Sym, Lesley Morisson & Frances Cousins for being shortlisted for a #PapinPrize at #HETS2025
No wins this time but you represented #TeamUofG @UofGTechnicians @UofGlasgow with pride, passion & professionalism. We're so proud of you all 👏

Today in Nottingham, we're proud to represent @UofGtechnicians at the @UKRI_News & @uk_itss event on Driving Research Excellence through institutional support for technical & specialist capability. Excited to discuss technical input into REF2029! #REF2029"

We were delighted to host Daniel Johnson MSP, Shadow cabinet secretary for economy, business and fair work today at #ScotTechConf who raised the importance of technicians and technical skills in HE

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work Daniel Johnston MSP is addressing the #ScotTechConf
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All set for the Scottish Technical Conference taking place at the Bute Hall @UofGlasgow today
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Today marks 8 years of the Technician Commitment! #TCturns8
In that time, we’ve joined a community of over 130 signatories and supporters working to champion technical professionals' contribution to #highered and #research. Learn more about @TechsCommit

Meet our amazing technicians!🎉 Our latest @UofGTechnicians #MeetATechnician profiles are live! 📚 Check out the career journeys of: Elaine Brown, Tom Purnell, Dawn Dunbar, Iain Murdoch, Jennifer Cassels, Leo Combs, Lewis Winton & Susan Kitson.💡
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Excited to be Queen's University Belfast today for the 14th @TechsCommit Signatory Event! Looking forward to a day of sector-wide updates and planning to support technical staff across the UK. Let's work together to advance the vital work of our technical community! #TechsCommit

Exciting to see our @UofGTechnicians TC coordinator @Salik_MA representing us at the EDT Industrial Cadets Bronze Project! Assessing STEM projects by secondary schools in Glasgow is a fantastic way to nurture future scientists & engineers. #STEM

Our @UofGTechnicians TCCN champions network welcomed VP Professor @cjpearce today to discuss the @UofGlasgow 's Research Strategy. Great to see healthy discussions & Chris' involvement of technicians in shaping the Research Strategy for the next 10 years.

We are pleased to announce together with our partner universities of Edinburgh & St Andrews we have received funding from InFrame to create a Scottish RTP Academy. The project lead, our @TechsCommit coordinator @Salik_MA is attending the InFrame Catalyst Fund Launch event today.

We're pleased to announce the @UofGlasgow will be hosting the @TechsCommit Scottish Technical Conference on Tuesday 10th June 2025. Further details 👇

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Our @TechsCommit Coordinator and Research Technical Professional @UofGGES @Salik_MA attended the STEM careers fair at @DennyHighSchool today to talk about technical careers in higher education and careers in climate science with S2 pupils.

Brian Robb from @UofGEngineering retires this month after nearly 45 years of service. He was presented with an award at TC Steering Goup meeting today. Brian's unparalleled passion & determination to advance @TechsCommit for @UofGTechnicians will be deeply missed.Thankyou Brian🎉

Our @UofGTechnicians Technician Commitment Coordinator @Salik_MA is representing @UofGlasgow today at the @uk_itss @TechsCommit Signatory Event. He will also be presenting on the Scottish Technician Network. The event brings together all signatories from across the UK.

Congratulations to our @UofGTechnicians @TechsCommit James Watt Technician Prize 2024 winners 🎉👏 well deserved 🎉
Details here 👇

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Our TC Coordinator @Salik_MA and technician Beth Dibnah (TCCN lead) attended @UoETechnicians Conference today. Ali highlighted @UofGlasgow 's work on Career Pathways & was part of a panel to discuss career development for technicians.

Technician Newsletter: Summer 2024 Message from TCCN Chair 

We're excited to release the first edition of @UofGTechnicians Newsletter 👇 @TechsCommit

Our TCCN champions network is having an away day working on technician led projects. Updates will follow soon from the TCCN chair and co-chair.
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James Watt Technician Prize 2024 has been launched today for @UofGTechnicians for nominations remain open until 26th July. It's an ideal opportunity to recognise contributions of technicians if they fit in any of the 5 categories - details 👇

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Delighted to announce the launch of our new Career Framework and online portal specifically designed for Professional staff & @UofGTechnicians @TechsCommit
It will be used for identifying & planning career pathways & developing & progressing your career

Lesley Cummings from HR is telling the audience about the Career Pathways project she's leading for professional services staff #UofGTechConf

Our keynote speaker Professor Craig Daly is on stage delivering his talk 'From Microscope to Metaverse' #UofGTechConf

We're all set for the #UofGTechConf 🤩☀️

Just 1 week left now for our @UofGTechnicians @TechsCommit Conference. All available places have been taken, we're expecting a full house 🤩
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