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Upcoming career development opportunities for technical professionals in 2026 👇🏾
WinterFest: buff.ly/ILUHg9P
@rsb.org.uk technical skills courses: buff.ly/hq8HBTI
@uk-itss.bsky.social Learning & Development Academy: buff.ly/PFKYBS4
SpringFest: details tba
WinterFest: buff.ly/ILUHg9P
@rsb.org.uk technical skills courses: buff.ly/hq8HBTI
@uk-itss.bsky.social Learning & Development Academy: buff.ly/PFKYBS4
SpringFest: details tba
December 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Upcoming career development opportunities for technical professionals in 2026 👇🏾
WinterFest: buff.ly/ILUHg9P
@rsb.org.uk technical skills courses: buff.ly/hq8HBTI
@uk-itss.bsky.social Learning & Development Academy: buff.ly/PFKYBS4
SpringFest: details tba
WinterFest: buff.ly/ILUHg9P
@rsb.org.uk technical skills courses: buff.ly/hq8HBTI
@uk-itss.bsky.social Learning & Development Academy: buff.ly/PFKYBS4
SpringFest: details tba
#INTERNAL vacancy for a Chemistry Analytical Facility - Technical Specialist to provide specialist technical support across the Chemistry Analytical Facility within the Dept. Chemistry. Apply by 04/01/2026 jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
Jobs - The University of York
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December 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#INTERNAL vacancy for a Chemistry Analytical Facility - Technical Specialist to provide specialist technical support across the Chemistry Analytical Facility within the Dept. Chemistry. Apply by 04/01/2026 jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
FYI: The UK Technical Equality Diversity and Inclusion Network (TEDIN) helps to ensure policy, research and strategy produced by the @uk-itss.bsky.social reflects the EDI needs of the technical workforce. Connect with the network by subscribing to the jiscmail: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-j...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
FYI: The UK Technical Equality Diversity and Inclusion Network (TEDIN) helps to ensure policy, research and strategy produced by the @uk-itss.bsky.social reflects the EDI needs of the technical workforce. Connect with the network by subscribing to the jiscmail: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-j...
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We warmly invite members of our signatory institutions to apply for the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund, a small grants scheme allowing for signatories to undertake projects with external partners.
Read more and apply before 9 February 2026 👉 shorturl.at/1aeJT
Read more and apply before 9 February 2026 👉 shorturl.at/1aeJT
December 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We warmly invite members of our signatory institutions to apply for the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund, a small grants scheme allowing for signatories to undertake projects with external partners.
Read more and apply before 9 February 2026 👉 shorturl.at/1aeJT
Read more and apply before 9 February 2026 👉 shorturl.at/1aeJT
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NEWS | What skills do technicians need right now?
Our latest article looks at how the skills landscape is changing in HE and research, and introduces our new 2026 courses designed to support technical professionals at every stage of their career.
buff.ly/DjYmJPk
Our latest article looks at how the skills landscape is changing in HE and research, and introduces our new 2026 courses designed to support technical professionals at every stage of their career.
buff.ly/DjYmJPk
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEWS | What skills do technicians need right now?
Our latest article looks at how the skills landscape is changing in HE and research, and introduces our new 2026 courses designed to support technical professionals at every stage of their career.
buff.ly/DjYmJPk
Our latest article looks at how the skills landscape is changing in HE and research, and introduces our new 2026 courses designed to support technical professionals at every stage of their career.
buff.ly/DjYmJPk
#job for a Biological Safety Officer to act as the principal source of expert advice on biosafety and biosecurity. The BSO will support departments & supervisors in meeting all relevant regulatory requirements. Apply by 04/01/2026 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/biol...
Jobs - The University of York
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December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#job for a Biological Safety Officer to act as the principal source of expert advice on biosafety and biosecurity. The BSO will support departments & supervisors in meeting all relevant regulatory requirements. Apply by 04/01/2026 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/biol...
#job for a Renewable Energy Technician in SPET. Duties include: schematic capture & PCB layout, 3D CAD modelling, 3D printing, prep of laboratory equipment for teaching, repair & maintenance of existing equipment. Apply by 04/01/2026. jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rene...
Jobs - The University of York
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November 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#job for a Renewable Energy Technician in SPET. Duties include: schematic capture & PCB layout, 3D CAD modelling, 3D printing, prep of laboratory equipment for teaching, repair & maintenance of existing equipment. Apply by 04/01/2026. jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rene...
#job internal applicants only: Technical Specialist in Compound Specific Isotope Analysis playing a leading role in the preparation and analysis of archaeological materials in BioArCh within @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social. Apply by 9/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
Jobs - The University of York
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November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
#job internal applicants only: Technical Specialist in Compound Specific Isotope Analysis playing a leading role in the preparation and analysis of archaeological materials in BioArCh within @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social. Apply by 9/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
#job for a Laboratory Technician within @biologyatyork.bsky.social undertaking a critical role providing daily technical support, organisation and housekeeping within the Biology Teaching Labs. Apply by 05/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/labo...
Jobs - The University of York
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November 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#job for a Laboratory Technician within @biologyatyork.bsky.social undertaking a critical role providing daily technical support, organisation and housekeeping within the Biology Teaching Labs. Apply by 05/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/labo...
#job Directorate of estates is looking to recruit a Technical Support Engineer (Electrical) to maintain and improve the University’s energy and utility assets. Apply by 21/11/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
Jobs - The University of York
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November 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
#job Directorate of estates is looking to recruit a Technical Support Engineer (Electrical) to maintain and improve the University’s energy and utility assets. Apply by 21/11/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
@biologyatyork.bsky.social is looking to appoint a Horticulture Technician Apprentice to support plant science research. Duties include propagating, hydroponics, experimenting, managing day-to-day care of plants + plant pest control etc. Apply by 05/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/hort...
Jobs - The University of York
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November 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
@biologyatyork.bsky.social is looking to appoint a Horticulture Technician Apprentice to support plant science research. Duties include propagating, hydroponics, experimenting, managing day-to-day care of plants + plant pest control etc. Apply by 05/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/hort...
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Monday reading: Meet the 8 shortlisted nominees for the 2025 @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year award ➡️ shorturl.at/6IVv0
We’re proud to sponsor the award – winner announced this Thursday at the #THEAwards
We’re proud to sponsor the award – winner announced this Thursday at the #THEAwards
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Monday reading: Meet the 8 shortlisted nominees for the 2025 @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year award ➡️ shorturl.at/6IVv0
We’re proud to sponsor the award – winner announced this Thursday at the #THEAwards
We’re proud to sponsor the award – winner announced this Thursday at the #THEAwards
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Sign up for our upcoming webinar on all things autoclaves with
Astell Scientific.
on 02/12 at 2pm. Can’t make it? Register to receive the playback link.
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Astell Scientific.
on 02/12 at 2pm. Can’t make it? Register to receive the playback link.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Sign up for our upcoming webinar on all things autoclaves with
Astell Scientific.
on 02/12 at 2pm. Can’t make it? Register to receive the playback link.
Sign up now - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cfa5e5...
Astell Scientific.
on 02/12 at 2pm. Can’t make it? Register to receive the playback link.
Sign up now - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cfa5e5...
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Meet James Fox @uofytechs.bsky.social, Senior Technical Manager at the University of York — our latest Technician Under the Microscope! From autoclaves to blood for research, no two days are the same. Read his story👇
www.wolflabs.co.uk/news/technic...
#TechniciansUnderTheMicroscope #LabLife
www.wolflabs.co.uk/news/technic...
#TechniciansUnderTheMicroscope #LabLife
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Meet James Fox @uofytechs.bsky.social, Senior Technical Manager at the University of York — our latest Technician Under the Microscope! From autoclaves to blood for research, no two days are the same. Read his story👇
www.wolflabs.co.uk/news/technic...
#TechniciansUnderTheMicroscope #LabLife
www.wolflabs.co.uk/news/technic...
#TechniciansUnderTheMicroscope #LabLife
#tip #TechniciansMakeItHappen "How research technical professionals can enhance research infrastructure funding bids" www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-r...
How research technical professionals can enhance research infrastructure funding bids
When technicians are empowered and supported, they don’t just contribute to best practice and equipment sustainability, they can boost bids for investment in infrastructure
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#tip #TechniciansMakeItHappen "How research technical professionals can enhance research infrastructure funding bids" www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-r...
#job for a Technician in York School of Architecture providing skilled technical support in architectural model making and ensuring safe operation of equipment & general workshop management. Apply by 27/11/2025. More info: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...
Jobs - The University of York
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October 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#job for a Technician in York School of Architecture providing skilled technical support in architectural model making and ensuring safe operation of equipment & general workshop management. Apply by 27/11/2025. More info: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...
#job internal advert for a Technician in @biologyatyork.bsky.social in the Dasmahapatra Group www.york.ac.uk/biology/peop... to support ongoing projects on plant and butterfly evolution. Full time 4 month position. Apply by 04/11/2025. More details: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
Kanchon Dasmahapatra - Department of Biology, University of York
www.york.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#job internal advert for a Technician in @biologyatyork.bsky.social in the Dasmahapatra Group www.york.ac.uk/biology/peop... to support ongoing projects on plant and butterfly evolution. Full time 4 month position. Apply by 04/11/2025. More details: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...
Highlighting: Rebecca Stokes from @biologyatyork.bsky.social who was the runner up in the @rsb.org.uk Technical Apprentice of the Year 2025. Rebecca received her award from @dougbrown1.bsky.social at a celebration event at the Houses of Parliament www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week... #congratulations
October 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Highlighting: Rebecca Stokes from @biologyatyork.bsky.social who was the runner up in the @rsb.org.uk Technical Apprentice of the Year 2025. Rebecca received her award from @dougbrown1.bsky.social at a celebration event at the Houses of Parliament www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week... #congratulations
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Thank you to everyone who attended our #BiologyWeek Networking and Awards Ceremony last night! Congrats to all the awardees for their achievements, including those who entered our creative & careers awards, & the winners of the President’s Medal.
Read the full story: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week...
Read the full story: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week...
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our #BiologyWeek Networking and Awards Ceremony last night! Congrats to all the awardees for their achievements, including those who entered our creative & careers awards, & the winners of the President’s Medal.
Read the full story: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week...
Read the full story: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week...
#job for a Technician in Creative Technologies within School of Physics Engineering & Technology: responsible for the day to day running of the XR Stories Studio, working with users and promoting the labs' work externally. Apply by 3/11/25 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...
Jobs - The University of York
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October 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
#job for a Technician in Creative Technologies within School of Physics Engineering & Technology: responsible for the day to day running of the XR Stories Studio, working with users and promoting the labs' work externally. Apply by 3/11/25 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...
#outreach opportunity with BBC Bitesize Careers Tour "Technicians: We Make the Difference". Theyre looking for panellists of early career tech staff <30yrs old who got into the role via a non-graduate degree route - email bitesizecareerstour@bbc.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#outreach opportunity with BBC Bitesize Careers Tour "Technicians: We Make the Difference". Theyre looking for panellists of early career tech staff <30yrs old who got into the role via a non-graduate degree route - email bitesizecareerstour@bbc.co.uk
#job for a Research Technician working in CNAP within @biologyatyork.bsky.social targeting molecular breeding and metabolic engineering of crop plants. Apply by 06/10/2025. More details here: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
Jobs - The University of York
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September 24, 2025 at 7:09 AM
#job for a Research Technician working in CNAP within @biologyatyork.bsky.social targeting molecular breeding and metabolic engineering of crop plants. Apply by 06/10/2025. More details here: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
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Join us & Merck on 8 Oct, 2PM (GMT), or sign up for the playback.
View full agenda and sign up here events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c52b2d...
View full agenda and sign up here events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c52b2d...
September 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Join us & Merck on 8 Oct, 2PM (GMT), or sign up for the playback.
View full agenda and sign up here events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c52b2d...
View full agenda and sign up here events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c52b2d...
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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
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
September 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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
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
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Join the 2026 Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership✨
Enhance skills in leadership, culture and more.
Delivered January - June 2026, online
Free - sponsored by Research England
Join 1000+ technicians in the #HerschelLeaders network
➡️ Apply now: buff.ly/H17Yteb
Enhance skills in leadership, culture and more.
Delivered January - June 2026, online
Free - sponsored by Research England
Join 1000+ technicians in the #HerschelLeaders network
➡️ Apply now: buff.ly/H17Yteb
September 9, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Join the 2026 Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership✨
Enhance skills in leadership, culture and more.
Delivered January - June 2026, online
Free - sponsored by Research England
Join 1000+ technicians in the #HerschelLeaders network
➡️ Apply now: buff.ly/H17Yteb
Enhance skills in leadership, culture and more.
Delivered January - June 2026, online
Free - sponsored by Research England
Join 1000+ technicians in the #HerschelLeaders network
➡️ Apply now: buff.ly/H17Yteb