A very warm welcome to Pirbright Institute. This world-leading centre of excellence in the research and surveillance of viral diseases of livestock and viruses that spread from animals to humans has joined the Technician Commitment community.

Our next signatory event will be on 18 November 2025 in London. Technician Commitment leads have been sent an invite with the link and password to register. Places are limited to one representative per institution. If you'd like to join the waiting list, please email [email protected]

Interested in hosting your first industry placement? 100's of technical professionals are already helping young people get valuable hands-on experience through #TLevels industry placements. Download the free report and toolkit here: itss.org.uk/support-for-...

Outstanding Technician of the Year 2025 shortlist: Jiteen Ahmed Aston University Alex Laude Newcastle University Helena Brown Uni of Leeds Joe Rees-Jones Uni of York John Nicolson Uni of Cambridge Kate Robinson Harper Adams Uni Linda Lightley Northumbria Uni Phil Chaplain Robert Gordon Uni

@uk-itss.bsky.social is gathering research data from UK LGBTQIA+ technical professionals 10 min survey, 28 questions on comfort and inclusion at work, career progression, bullying and harassment and support at work. Respondents can win £100 👉 Take part research.shift-insight.co.uk/ITSS-LGBTQIA...

The best way to stay up-to-date with Technician Commitment opportunities, events and news is via our newsletter! Sent out seasonally so you're inboxes stay light. Subscribe: eepurl.com/iTx2WM

AutumnFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes taking place 8-12 September. Register for a workshop (or several!) here: itss.org.uk/free-learnin...

Registrations for the @rsc.org Technician Commitment relaunch event close 15 August. Don't miss out on this free event honouring their five-year support of the Technician Commitment. Places are limited, and travel bursaries up to £200 are available: www.rsc.org/events/detai...

Today we celebrate two years of impact. Together with @tech-commit.bsky.social we've continued to champion technical talent, shape national policy, and support organisations 📸 The team behind our learning and development courses, research and policy, events and operations (Credit Alex Wilkinson)

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...

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...

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 Read more ⤵️

Had the best time at #HETS today. Brilliant workshops, inspiring talks and of course excellent grub! #technicansmakeithappen @sotonbiosciences.bsky.social @tech-commit.bsky.social @unisotontechs.bsky.social

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 Read more: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=99729983b6... Subscribe: techniciancommitment.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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

#HETS2025 workshop sign ups are now live! Register for your three preferred workshops before the event: itss.org.uk/higher-educa...

Cross-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. youtu.be/3u38q35uREs?...

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

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...

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!

📣 We're thrilled to welcome the University of Cumbria to the Technician Commitment, pledging to ensure visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability of its 40-strong technical staff. Read more: www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/university-o...

Looking for a mentor who understands what it’s like to work in a technical role? Our free mentoring scheme connects you with experienced technicians who’ve been where you are 💡 By technicians, for technicians 💬 Join as a mentee, or offer support as a mentor ➡️ More info & sign-up: buff.ly/PnlbZuq

This is the last weekend to apply for the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership! If you've already applied, please ensure line manager statements are submitted before the deadline on Monday 28 April. More details and how to apply: www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/exe...

Technical staff at all levels and disciplines are invited to be a REF 2029 Panel Member. The deadline to apply is 28th April. Research Excellence Framework Director, Rebecca Fairbairn, has published a blog providing advice on how to apply: 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/wa...

We're proud to sponsor the Outstanding Technician of the Year award at the 2025 @timeshighered.bsky.social THE Awards. Read more about the award and nominate an exceptional technician before 9 June: www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/nominations-...

📰 67 technicians shortlisted for national award 🏆 The shortlist has been revealed for the 2025 #PapinPrizes out of an incredible 328 nominations. ➡️ Find out whose been shortlisted here: lnkd.in/eVQCNKhz

📣 Calling all current and aspiring Strategic Technical Leaders! There's an Executive Programme offering 3 online workshops and 2 in-person residentials catered to technical leaders, beginning this July. Applications close 28 April: www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/exe...

Just two weeks left to register for our next signatory event! Don't miss the chance to network with institutional leads, hear sector updates and share best practice. Where: Riddel Hall, Belfast When: 14 May Check your inbox for the link and password to register via Eventbrite.

📣 A very warm welcome to our newest supporter, Society for the Environment @SocEnv_HQ! Read the full release: www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/the-society-...

ℹ️ Did you know we have a series of technical-focused articles, designed to provide the #bioscience community with in-depth methods and insights from scientists working at the Earlham Institute, including wet-lab and #computational topics 🖥️ 🧬 Find out more here:

✨ This #IWD2025 we're celebrating our #HerschelLeaders ✨ This vibrant network of 1000 female technical leaders in academia and research support each other and help us advocate for the technical community with @tech-commit.bsky.social buff.ly/4emyQkZ 📸 2024 cohort

Tomorrow is International Women's Day, a reminder to #AccelerateAction towards a world that's more diverse, equitable and inclusive. We celebrate this campaign with photo gallery highlighting how vital women technicians are to our everyday lives. www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/celebrating-...

Five signatories (and their collaborators) have successfully been awarded funding through the 2025 Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund. Learn more about the innovative initiatives taking place this year: www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/the-2025-col...

Strategic technical leaders working in higher education or #research institutes are invited to apply for the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership, beginning 1 July. Full and partial scholarships are available. More info and link to apply here: www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/exe...

Travel bursaries for the Higher Education Technicians Summit are available for technical delegates wishing to attend whose organisations do not cover travel. Applications close Friday 28 February! Apply here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... Register to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-higher-...

A very warm welcome to our newest supporter, the Association of Technical Staff in Psychology (ATSiP). Read the full release and check out their supporter action plan: www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/association-...

The @uk-itss.bsky.social Physics Technical Apprentices Pilot will address the aging workforce gap within physics whilst supporting UK universities and research institutes to recruit and retain new technical staff. Apply by 10 March 2025. More details ⤵️

Watch Hannah, one of our fly facility technicians, and Lucia, our fly food chef (aka media prep technician) share what it’s like working with flies in the latest episode of @ukri.org's ‘101 Jobs that Change the World’ series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzgP...

🚨 Today is the LAST day to submit applications for our small grant funding opportunity! Open to all signatories and supporters looking to collaborate with external partners. Submit completed applications to [email protected]. More details: www.techniciancommitment.org.uk/the-technici...

Last report published by Research England funded MI TALENT Programme includes stats and figures highlighting the programme’s impact on #uktechnicians. Read more ⤵️

The @hiddenref.bsky.social has been awarded funded to further recognise the ‘hidden’ outputs and roles in successful academic research Recommendations will be developed to embed formal recognition of support and technical work that underpins research in @ref2029.bsky.social ⤵️