Technician Commitment
@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
Learn more at techniciancommitment.org.uk
Congratulations @jiteenahmed.bsky.social of @astonuniversity.bsky.social, named @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year 2026 at yesterday’s #THEAwards & to Helena Brown of @universityofleeds.bsky.social who was highly commended for the award👏
Read more👉https://shorturl.at/h96qC
Read more👉https://shorturl.at/h96qC
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations @jiteenahmed.bsky.social of @astonuniversity.bsky.social, named @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year 2026 at yesterday’s #THEAwards & to Helena Brown of @universityofleeds.bsky.social who was highly commended for the award👏
Read more👉https://shorturl.at/h96qC
Read more👉https://shorturl.at/h96qC
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
100s of technicians start their mentoring journey
The Cross Institution Mentoring Scheme (CIMS-T), led by Dorothea Mangels, Lisa Bedder, and Trevor Hardy, offers specialist mentoring support for technical professionals
Read more itss.org.uk/100-technica...
The Cross Institution Mentoring Scheme (CIMS-T), led by Dorothea Mangels, Lisa Bedder, and Trevor Hardy, offers specialist mentoring support for technical professionals
Read more itss.org.uk/100-technica...
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
100s of technicians start their mentoring journey
The Cross Institution Mentoring Scheme (CIMS-T), led by Dorothea Mangels, Lisa Bedder, and Trevor Hardy, offers specialist mentoring support for technical professionals
Read more itss.org.uk/100-technica...
The Cross Institution Mentoring Scheme (CIMS-T), led by Dorothea Mangels, Lisa Bedder, and Trevor Hardy, offers specialist mentoring support for technical professionals
Read more itss.org.uk/100-technica...
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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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.
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 tc@itss.org.uk
Places are limited to one representative per institution. If you'd like to join the waiting list, please email tc@itss.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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 tc@itss.org.uk
Places are limited to one representative per institution. If you'd like to join the waiting list, please email tc@itss.org.uk
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-...
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-...
September 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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-...
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
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
@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...
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...
September 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
@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...
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.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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...
Free learning and development workshops at AutumnFest - UK ITSS
AutumnFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes.
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August 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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...
Places are limited, and travel bursaries up to £200 are available: www.rsc.org/events/detai...
August 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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...
Places are limited, and travel bursaries up to £200 are available: www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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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)
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)
August 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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)
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...
Registration is free and closes on 20 Aug: bases-live.workbooks.com/process/1QDN...
August 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
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...
July 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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?...
Register here: itss.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?...
AutumnFest 2025
UK ITSS is proud to be running AutumnFest for technical professionals in Sept 2025. We've got free sessions on career development, technical teaching, project management and more. Open to all UK techn...
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July 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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?...
Register here: itss.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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🎙️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
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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...
July 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🎙️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...
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...
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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...
www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/07...
July 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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...
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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We're proud to support T Level Students at the Earlham Institute and a new report from @uk-itss.bsky.social today showcases the impact of industry placements for supporting young people to thrive in a range of scientific careers. 🥼
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T Level industry placements in higher education and research
Sector insights and practical guidance
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July 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Latest report published by @uk-itss.bsky.social showcases 12 case studies from institutions hosting T Level students
Read more ⤵️
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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
@sotonbiosciences.bsky.social @tech-commit.bsky.social @unisotontechs.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
@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...
The event is free to attend with limited travel bursaries available. More info and register: www.rsc.org/events/detai...
July 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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...
The event is free to attend with limited travel bursaries available. More info and register: www.rsc.org/events/detai...
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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
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
10 years ago today, Midlands Innovation launched #HETS and the #PapinPrizes to celebrate the work of technicians in HE & research. Today we reflect on past winners and look ahead to doing it all again at #HETS2025
#10YearsofImpact
#10YearsofImpact
July 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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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Welcome to our newest member institutions!
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June 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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June 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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#HETS2025 workshop sign ups are now live! Register for your three preferred workshops before the event: itss.org.uk/higher-educa...
June 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
#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.
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.
OPPORTUNITY | Need a mentor who understands your technical role?
💡 Our free mentoring scheme is made by technicians, for technicians
👥 Join as a mentee or support others as a mentor
➡️ Learn more and sign up buff.ly/PnlbZuq
📅 Closes 13 June
💡 Our free mentoring scheme is made by technicians, for technicians
👥 Join as a mentee or support others as a mentor
➡️ Learn more and sign up buff.ly/PnlbZuq
📅 Closes 13 June
June 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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.
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.