The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy
@uk-itss.bsky.social
Advocating for the technical community in higher education and research with @tech-commit.bsky.social Funded by Research England, part of @ukri.org
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We're here to connect with the technical community in #highered #research, academics, senior leaders, research managers, funders, policymakers, professional bodies and anyone interested in championing technical careers
Why not follow @tech-commit.bsky.social too?
We're here to connect with the technical community in #highered #research, academics, senior leaders, research managers, funders, policymakers, professional bodies and anyone interested in championing technical careers
Why not follow @tech-commit.bsky.social too?
Our new report showcases how technicians help make higher education and research more environmentally sustainable.
The report ends with 7 recommendations to help empower environmental leadership in the technical community
Explore the recommendations below 👇
Read the full report 👉 buff.ly/V90Nk9j
The report ends with 7 recommendations to help empower environmental leadership in the technical community
Explore the recommendations below 👇
Read the full report 👉 buff.ly/V90Nk9j
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our new report showcases how technicians help make higher education and research more environmentally sustainable.
The report ends with 7 recommendations to help empower environmental leadership in the technical community
Explore the recommendations below 👇
Read the full report 👉 buff.ly/V90Nk9j
The report ends with 7 recommendations to help empower environmental leadership in the technical community
Explore the recommendations below 👇
Read the full report 👉 buff.ly/V90Nk9j
INSIGHT | New report showcases how technical professionals drive environmental sustainability in higher education and research
Read our new report 👉 buff.ly/bIumgje
Read our new report 👉 buff.ly/bIumgje
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
INSIGHT | New report showcases how technical professionals drive environmental sustainability in higher education and research
Read our new report 👉 buff.ly/bIumgje
Read our new report 👉 buff.ly/bIumgje
40+ technical professionals applied to our Knowledge Exchange Placement Programme last month.
They help professionals learn specialist skills, save research time, and unlock collaborations.
Next application closes 2 March 2026. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/MqA9JeY.
They help professionals learn specialist skills, save research time, and unlock collaborations.
Next application closes 2 March 2026. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/MqA9JeY.
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
40+ technical professionals applied to our Knowledge Exchange Placement Programme last month.
They help professionals learn specialist skills, save research time, and unlock collaborations.
Next application closes 2 March 2026. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/MqA9JeY.
They help professionals learn specialist skills, save research time, and unlock collaborations.
Next application closes 2 March 2026. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/MqA9JeY.
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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
COMMENT | Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper
We welcome the white paper, which aims to close the UK's education gap & boost productivity and the focus on skills and technical education, lifelong learning and technical excellence buff.ly/iPhmF44
We welcome the white paper, which aims to close the UK's education gap & boost productivity and the focus on skills and technical education, lifelong learning and technical excellence buff.ly/iPhmF44
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
COMMENT | Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper
We welcome the white paper, which aims to close the UK's education gap & boost productivity and the focus on skills and technical education, lifelong learning and technical excellence buff.ly/iPhmF44
We welcome the white paper, which aims to close the UK's education gap & boost productivity and the focus on skills and technical education, lifelong learning and technical excellence buff.ly/iPhmF44
COMMENT | Response to Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper
We welcome the white paper and its focus on skills and technical education as national priorities, emphasising lifelong learning and technical excellence
➡️https://buff.ly/iPhmF44
We welcome the white paper and its focus on skills and technical education as national priorities, emphasising lifelong learning and technical excellence
➡️https://buff.ly/iPhmF44
October 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
COMMENT | Response to Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper
We welcome the white paper and its focus on skills and technical education as national priorities, emphasising lifelong learning and technical excellence
➡️https://buff.ly/iPhmF44
We welcome the white paper and its focus on skills and technical education as national priorities, emphasising lifelong learning and technical excellence
➡️https://buff.ly/iPhmF44
Our Oct Digest is out, featuring:
T Level case studies
Response to further and higher education reforms
Technical Teaching Recognition One-Day Workshop Oct & Nov
Info about upcoming 2026 training
Read buff.ly/NOpg4g2
Subscribe buff.ly/oA1waUB
T Level case studies
Response to further and higher education reforms
Technical Teaching Recognition One-Day Workshop Oct & Nov
Info about upcoming 2026 training
Read buff.ly/NOpg4g2
Subscribe buff.ly/oA1waUB
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Our Oct Digest is out, featuring:
T Level case studies
Response to further and higher education reforms
Technical Teaching Recognition One-Day Workshop Oct & Nov
Info about upcoming 2026 training
Read buff.ly/NOpg4g2
Subscribe buff.ly/oA1waUB
T Level case studies
Response to further and higher education reforms
Technical Teaching Recognition One-Day Workshop Oct & Nov
Info about upcoming 2026 training
Read buff.ly/NOpg4g2
Subscribe buff.ly/oA1waUB
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 8:34 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...
Discover how apprenticeships can address the technical skills gap in academia and research.
Our report highlights the Growth and Skills Levy (formerly Apprenticeship Levy) is widely under-used and untapped funds could help investment into technical careers
Download the full report buff.ly/qMLJhhJ
Our report highlights the Growth and Skills Levy (formerly Apprenticeship Levy) is widely under-used and untapped funds could help investment into technical careers
Download the full report buff.ly/qMLJhhJ
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Discover how apprenticeships can address the technical skills gap in academia and research.
Our report highlights the Growth and Skills Levy (formerly Apprenticeship Levy) is widely under-used and untapped funds could help investment into technical careers
Download the full report buff.ly/qMLJhhJ
Our report highlights the Growth and Skills Levy (formerly Apprenticeship Levy) is widely under-used and untapped funds could help investment into technical careers
Download the full report buff.ly/qMLJhhJ
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
SURVEY | New LGBTQIA+ survey launched for technical professionals
Gathering experiences on comfort and inclusion at work, career progression, bullying and harassment and support at work.
📋 10 minutes | 🤫 anonymous | 🎁 win £100
👉 Take part buff.ly/1eBAWzM
Gathering experiences on comfort and inclusion at work, career progression, bullying and harassment and support at work.
📋 10 minutes | 🤫 anonymous | 🎁 win £100
👉 Take part buff.ly/1eBAWzM
September 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
SURVEY | New LGBTQIA+ survey launched for technical professionals
Gathering experiences on comfort and inclusion at work, career progression, bullying and harassment and support at work.
📋 10 minutes | 🤫 anonymous | 🎁 win £100
👉 Take part buff.ly/1eBAWzM
Gathering experiences on comfort and inclusion at work, career progression, bullying and harassment and support at work.
📋 10 minutes | 🤫 anonymous | 🎁 win £100
👉 Take part buff.ly/1eBAWzM
📚 Keep up to date with our latest reports, insights and policy consultations online
➡️ We publish them all online here
➡️ We publish them all online here
Publications - UK ITSS
Publications, insight reports on hot topics and Government policy consultations from the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📚 Keep up to date with our latest reports, insights and policy consultations online
➡️ We publish them all online here
➡️ We publish them all online here
What does sharing technical infrastructure really look like in action?
The ITSS Technical Capabilities Showcase maps 260+ technician-led facilities across the UK – unlocking access to equipment + expertise buff.ly/jFUoqF6
Funds available to access kit featured in showcase
The ITSS Technical Capabilities Showcase maps 260+ technician-led facilities across the UK – unlocking access to equipment + expertise buff.ly/jFUoqF6
Funds available to access kit featured in showcase
Equipment Sharing Fund - UK ITSS
UK research professionals can apply for funding to access research technologies listed in the ITSS Technology Capabilities Showcase.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
What does sharing technical infrastructure really look like in action?
The ITSS Technical Capabilities Showcase maps 260+ technician-led facilities across the UK – unlocking access to equipment + expertise buff.ly/jFUoqF6
Funds available to access kit featured in showcase
The ITSS Technical Capabilities Showcase maps 260+ technician-led facilities across the UK – unlocking access to equipment + expertise buff.ly/jFUoqF6
Funds available to access kit featured in showcase
Have you heard of our ITSS Capabilities Sharing Showcase?
🔬 250+ items listed from state-of-the-art research facilities and specialist equipment buff.ly/MJblw3l
💷 Equipment Sharing Fund for researchers, PhD students and Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) buff.ly/CmVnWeG
🔬 250+ items listed from state-of-the-art research facilities and specialist equipment buff.ly/MJblw3l
💷 Equipment Sharing Fund for researchers, PhD students and Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) buff.ly/CmVnWeG
August 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Have you heard of our ITSS Capabilities Sharing Showcase?
🔬 250+ items listed from state-of-the-art research facilities and specialist equipment buff.ly/MJblw3l
💷 Equipment Sharing Fund for researchers, PhD students and Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) buff.ly/CmVnWeG
🔬 250+ items listed from state-of-the-art research facilities and specialist equipment buff.ly/MJblw3l
💷 Equipment Sharing Fund for researchers, PhD students and Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) buff.ly/CmVnWeG
EVENT | Free online workshops at AutumnFest
🎓 Careers, interview skills, shaping policy,
📅 8 - 12 September
💻 Online
Secure your place buff.ly/Uy4PI23
🎓 Careers, interview skills, shaping policy,
📅 8 - 12 September
💻 Online
Secure your place buff.ly/Uy4PI23
August 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
EVENT | Free online workshops at AutumnFest
🎓 Careers, interview skills, shaping policy,
📅 8 - 12 September
💻 Online
Secure your place buff.ly/Uy4PI23
🎓 Careers, interview skills, shaping policy,
📅 8 - 12 September
💻 Online
Secure your place buff.ly/Uy4PI23
READ | Defining "research activities"
Kelly Vere MBE, discusses future REF changes and the benefits for the technical community and people who make research possible in this blog.
🔗 Read online buff.ly/ySZSrY3
Kelly Vere MBE, discusses future REF changes and the benefits for the technical community and people who make research possible in this blog.
🔗 Read online buff.ly/ySZSrY3
August 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
READ | Defining "research activities"
Kelly Vere MBE, discusses future REF changes and the benefits for the technical community and people who make research possible in this blog.
🔗 Read online buff.ly/ySZSrY3
Kelly Vere MBE, discusses future REF changes and the benefits for the technical community and people who make research possible in this blog.
🔗 Read online buff.ly/ySZSrY3
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)
📰 £40k funding for technical apprentices in physics and quantum
@durham-university.bsky.social and University of Manchester have each received £20,000 to develop new technical apprenticeship roles
Supported by @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and #EPSRC
buff.ly/XagjihR
@durham-university.bsky.social and University of Manchester have each received £20,000 to develop new technical apprenticeship roles
Supported by @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and #EPSRC
buff.ly/XagjihR
July 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📰 £40k funding for technical apprentices in physics and quantum
@durham-university.bsky.social and University of Manchester have each received £20,000 to develop new technical apprenticeship roles
Supported by @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and #EPSRC
buff.ly/XagjihR
@durham-university.bsky.social and University of Manchester have each received £20,000 to develop new technical apprenticeship roles
Supported by @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and #EPSRC
buff.ly/XagjihR
EVENT | Free workshops for technical professionals in #highered and #research
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ View full programme and secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ View full programme and secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
July 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
EVENT | Free workshops for technical professionals in #highered and #research
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ View full programme and secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ View full programme and secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
💬 Research is powered by technical talent — and recognition is finally on the rise.
Read Kelly' Vere's personal career journey and reflections in this article published in Nature Magazine.
buff.ly/8D1x99Y
Read Kelly' Vere's personal career journey and reflections in this article published in Nature Magazine.
buff.ly/8D1x99Y
July 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
💬 Research is powered by technical talent — and recognition is finally on the rise.
Read Kelly' Vere's personal career journey and reflections in this article published in Nature Magazine.
buff.ly/8D1x99Y
Read Kelly' Vere's personal career journey and reflections in this article published in Nature Magazine.
buff.ly/8D1x99Y
This time last week at #HETS2025
11 #PapinPrizes were awarded, 2 fantastic keynote speakers and an incredible celebration cake, marking ten years of HETS
📸 Credit: Alex Wilkinson
11 #PapinPrizes were awarded, 2 fantastic keynote speakers and an incredible celebration cake, marking ten years of HETS
📸 Credit: Alex Wilkinson
July 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This time last week at #HETS2025
11 #PapinPrizes were awarded, 2 fantastic keynote speakers and an incredible celebration cake, marking ten years of HETS
📸 Credit: Alex Wilkinson
11 #PapinPrizes were awarded, 2 fantastic keynote speakers and an incredible celebration cake, marking ten years of HETS
📸 Credit: Alex Wilkinson
💬 UK universities are under financial strain. As institutions look to restructure, reduce costs and rethink delivery, there’s a clear need to make better use of the talent that already exists within them- Kelly Vere MBE
NEW on Wonkhe: Too often seen as backroom staff, technical professionals are in fact key players in rethinking how universities operate. Kelly Vere explains how their insight and expertise are more vital than ever buff.ly/RU8bF1E
July 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
💬 UK universities are under financial strain. As institutions look to restructure, reduce costs and rethink delivery, there’s a clear need to make better use of the talent that already exists within them- Kelly Vere MBE
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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
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...
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...
EVENT | Free workshops for technical professionals who want to upskill
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ Secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ Secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
July 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
EVENT | Free workshops for technical professionals who want to upskill
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ Secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept
💻 Online
➡️ Secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp
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📢 The MI Summer Newsletter is out now! This month:
🩺 Major health inequalities report launches in Parliament—@midshealth leads call for action across the region
⚡ @EnergyRA leads Westminster #NetZeroWeek roundtable
🏆 #PapinPrize winners announced at #HETS2025
Read it here ➡ buff.ly/PpYOr00
🩺 Major health inequalities report launches in Parliament—@midshealth leads call for action across the region
⚡ @EnergyRA leads Westminster #NetZeroWeek roundtable
🏆 #PapinPrize winners announced at #HETS2025
Read it here ➡ buff.ly/PpYOr00
July 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢 The MI Summer Newsletter is out now! This month:
🩺 Major health inequalities report launches in Parliament—@midshealth leads call for action across the region
⚡ @EnergyRA leads Westminster #NetZeroWeek roundtable
🏆 #PapinPrize winners announced at #HETS2025
Read it here ➡ buff.ly/PpYOr00
🩺 Major health inequalities report launches in Parliament—@midshealth leads call for action across the region
⚡ @EnergyRA leads Westminster #NetZeroWeek roundtable
🏆 #PapinPrize winners announced at #HETS2025
Read it here ➡ buff.ly/PpYOr00