Gemma Black

Head of Technical Services Development & Strategy, @uniofleicester #technicians #develoment #strategic @TechsCommit #MidlandsInnovation @MI_TechTalent

[Gemma Black @TSMgemma]

I feel very honoured to have firstly been nominated for this award and second to have been shortlisted. Thank you to those (past and present) who support me on my journey. @timeshighered @TechsCommit @uniofleicester #THEAwards

[Kelly Vere MBE @kellyvere]

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the @timeshighered & @TechsCommit Outstanding Technician of the Year award 2022! 👏 #THEAwards

[Technician Commitment @TechsCommit]

🏆 Eileen Guppy Technicians’ Award 2027
🔹A new award celebrating contributions of technicians in the fields of Mineralogy and Earth Sciences
📅 Deadline April 2026
➡️ https://t.co/pRiKvTYvG3

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

Mergers are unlikely to work for universities as well as they do in the private sector because higher education institutions cannot access the same levels of investment, says former v-c. @Helen_Packer reports
https://t.co/3LXGS6ed4V

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

Welcome back! University of Leicester wins the Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion prize for its initiative redefining racial equity in medical education. The #THEAwards judges praised it as “a great example of how the ordinary can be transformed into the extraordinary” 🎉

[Gemma Black @TSMgemma]

Had a bit of an “X” break but thought today was a good day to post.
Looking forward to a busy day of networking and delving deeper into the technical world at the @TechsCommit Signatory Event today!

[Gemma Black @TSMgemma]

18 years at @uniofleicester! Geography Technician to Head of Technical Services Development & Strategy—what a journey! Grateful for the development, support and amazing people along the way. Celebrated with coffee & chocolate cake! #Technician #CareerJourney #WorkAnniversary

[Gemma Black @TSMgemma]

A fantastic evening yesterday at The Gherkin celebrating the impact of the @InnovationMids TALENT Programme and launch of the final report “The TALENT Programme: Interventions and Impact”. TALENT”s legacy will continue through @uk_itss
A great evening for networking…

[University of Warwick @uniofwarwick]

Just 1 Week to go until The International Research Culture Conference on the 16th September. Head to the website to find out more about what’s happening on the day. https://t.co/iHomgDc1bP

And watch this video to find out why last year's attendees think research culture is important.

#IRCC24 #researchculture

[YES (Your Entrepreneurs Scheme) @UoNYES]

🥼 Calling all #technicians! Through financial support of @BBSRC, @GatsbyEd & #YES, we have 20 FREE places in #YES24 for technicians from a UK HE or research institution.

🔰 Info: https://t.co/cWbYbwxUDM

📅 Applications close this Friday!

@TechsCommit @UK_ITSS @MI_TechTalent

[The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk_itss]

📣 Applications open: 2025 Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership

✨ A 'life-changing' 6 month #LeadershipProgramme

📅 Delivered Jan - June 2025

✅ @ResEngland funded, for technical leaders from all disciplines who identify as women

➡️ https://t.co/oj2BLsTUkk

[MI TechTALENT @MI_TechTalent]

📢 Save the date #HETS2025 - The UK Higher Education Technicians Summit

Must-know info know:
📅 Wednesday 9 July 2025
➡️ Keynote speakers, workshops, networking
🏆 Papin Prizes
📍 Hinckley, Leicester
✍️ Sign up to receive updates https://t.co/4gGqmSAvZl

[The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk_itss]

🆕#TLevelToolkit for UK universities who want to host #TLevel placements, but don't know where to start

📽️ Hear from @LivUni @LivUniTechNet @PdGilbert @PriorLab @ElearnerMatt about the benefits of hosting #TLevel placements

➡️Download your free toolkit https://t.co/o7Nw3Wt63z

[MI TechTALENT @MI_TechTalent]

Make that four days! If you know of someone or an employer who really deserves one of these special awards then nominate them by Friday 19 July...

[The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk_itss]

🏆 The National Apprentice and Skills Awards. Closes on Friday

#Apprentice of the Year
#TLevel Student of the Year
#TLevel Employer of the Year
Rising Star
Skills Champion Award

📅 Deadline 19 July

https://t.co/cj78rsDIFn

[Emma Hesketh @HeskethEmma]

Register now for the Midlands Biophysical meeting - Tuesday 17th September @uniofleicester. Register here: https://t.co/lNkf3CcIU2

@AstonUniversity @uniofwarwick @UniofNottingham @unibirmingham

[Technician Commitment @TechsCommit]

🗞️ Our summer newsletter includes an invite to our next signatory event, a save the date for #HETS2025 and shares details of a very special book, edited by our very own @kellyvere

Read more: https://t.co/kYlyPQqege

Subscribe to future updates: https://t.co/uoV6lH78hx

[MI TechTALENT @MI_TechTalent]

#Technicians competition heads up! The Hidden Ref team (@HiddenRef) have launched a special competition to celebrate the unrecognised #Research work delivered by #TechnicalProfessionals.

Read how you can enter online here: 💻 https://t.co/ADBlzGJb1z

[Technician Commitment @TechsCommit]

🎖️ The National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards are designed to recognise and reward the achievements of exceptional apprentices and T Level students, skills champions and apprenticeship and T Level employers. Nomination window is open now until 19 July: https://t.co/gjZmwycNUQ

[Gemma Black @TSMgemma]

@MI_TechTalent @uniofleicester Great event! Thank you for holding this at University of Leicester!

[MI TechTALENT @MI_TechTalent]

Know a #technician colleague who really stands out delivering excellent work and helping others? You've still got time to nominate them for a 2024 @timeshighered award 🏆...

Get all the details here: 👉 https://t.co/oeTgMfuKBW

[MI TechTALENT @MI_TechTalent]

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