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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
June 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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
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
and Heather Burgess FHEA, Embroidery Technician / Co-
Chair Technician Commitment, @ulsteruni.bsky.social recognising the forward progress of technicians at their unis
May 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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
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.
May 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Kelly Vere’s closes the daytime event by thanking speakers, organisers, funders and venue staff for the smooth sailing and energising day.
Clare Stevenson @cemstevenson.bsky.social Technician Commitment Associate Lead shares a proposal for regional technical networks supported by Technician Commitment champions
May 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Clare Stevenson @cemstevenson.bsky.social Technician Commitment Associate Lead shares a proposal for regional technical networks supported by Technician Commitment champions
Mel Leitch organises an interactive discussion on future-proofing our universities and supporting our technical professionals in restricted financial circumstances.
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Mel Leitch organises an interactive discussion on future-proofing our universities and supporting our technical professionals in restricted financial circumstances.
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
May 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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
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
May 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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
May 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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
Duncan Shermer, Head of REF Evaluation and Development shares an overview of REF 2029 and why the People, Culture & Environment pilot matters
May 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Duncan Shermer, Head of REF Evaluation and Development shares an overview of REF 2029 and why the People, Culture & Environment pilot matters
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
May 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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
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.
May 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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.
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
May 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
Nominate by Monday 9 June: t.co/00aHXm1x6O
May 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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
Nominate by Monday 9 June: t.co/00aHXm1x6O
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!
May 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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!
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...
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...
April 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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...
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...