UK Technology Specialists Network

Bringing together technology specialists across the UK. Part of the @UK_ITSS community. Previously @MI_TechTALENT

[Technician Commitment @TechsCommit]

Familiar faces Ian (@IanHancoxUoW @TechnetWarwick) and Natalie (@zinghomer @UoETechnicians) share news of the Technology Specialists Network (@UKTSNetwork) successful £1.5m bid from @EPSRC’s Strategic Technical Platform call. #InceptionToImpact 💫

More: https://t.co/9H6BM4Xb1B

[Natalie Homer @zinghomer]

A fun experience presenting at a Technician Signatory event on the @EPSRC funding we received for @UKTSNetwork. An inspiring and supportive room full of change makers in Cardiff @Techniquest yesterday! #corefacilities #RTPs #technologyspecialists #technologists

[Ian Hancox @IanHancoxUoW]

RTPs inclusion adds significant strength to ALERT applications @BBSRC #TSNConf24

[Stratocore @stratocore]

It's day 2 of #TSNConf24! We're all set up. Come by to say hi and learn how our facility management software can boost research and reduce admin time. @UKTSNetwork #CoreFacilities #TechnicalStaff #ResearchManagement #SaaS

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

🔊Conference for Technicians
🗓️26 June
📍Newcastle

🗣️@kellyvere @JoHM_1 @UKTSNetwork
💬Workshops on #Tlevel industry placements, technical careers, job crafting & the work of the Institute

➡️Click to book https://t.co/8gCh8r0rnP

[AGC @ Stratocore @AGC_Stratocore]

Joining the Career Development for Technical Specialist focus group by Sarah Allen 😊 TSNConf2024 @stratocore @UKTSNetwork @TechsCommit @MI_TechTalent @UK_ITSS

[Stratocore @stratocore]

“We started the TSN as we believed that we needed a network for technical specialists in the UK” says @KellyVere during her welcome at the opening of #TSNConf2. @UKTSNetwork @TechsCommit @MI_TechTalent @UK_ITSS #TSNConf24  #TechnicalStaff #ResearchTechnologyProfessionals #CoreFacilities

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

🔊Technical #Leadership Programme - closes tomorrow!

🎓Preparing for Technical Management & Leadership | Cohort 2
🗣️“Insightful, thought provoking, but above all enjoyable."
➡️Learn more & apply online https://t.co/LWcA7F1nKa

#TechsWhoLead #Research #RTPs

[Technician Commitment @TechsCommit]

📣 Calling all #TechsWhoTeach! @MI_TechTalent has launched the Technical Teaching Recognition Programme (TTRP) to support technical staff in UK #highered and #research with at least 12 months experience teaching students.

Applications close 15 April: https://t.co/iEupnIytpn

[MI TechTALENT @MI_TechTalent]

A great opportunity for #Midlands-based #ElectronMicroscopy specialists to join this new network. Get registered by tomorrow (4th April)...

[Stratocore @stratocore]

Excited to be a sponsor for #TSNConf24 hosted by @UKTSNetwork in beautiful Bath! Will you be there? Come and say hi.

📅 April 16-17, 2024
📍 Bath
➡️ Details: https://t.co/DyCBMlNrCd

[UK Technology Specialists Network @UKTSNetwork]

This is super exciting - funding for our network “Delivering knowledge, skills and opportunities to RTPs nationally leveraging the UK Technology Specialist Network (TSN)” Led by @IanHancoxUoW

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

The UK’s Research Technical Professional (RTP) community has received a £16m cash injection to power up technical talent and expertise in higher education, research and innovation.

£1.8m has been awarded to @UKTSNetwork ⤵️

#technicians #skills #RTPs #research #training

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

Virtual Facility Management Training Course 2024 is now open to registrations
https://t.co/hc8OcKTvse
Technology agnostic-this is about the fundamentals of running a #corefacility.
@RoyalMicroSoc @EuroBioImaging @GlobalBioImage @CTLSlifeScience @UKTSNetwork @MyABRF @flowcytometryUK @BioImagingUK

[UK Technology Specialists Network @UKTSNetwork]

Did you know there are grants available for @techscommit signatories?

This is just one of the many benefits of joining the growing global community which improves visibility and recognition for technical staff in #highered #research and #innovation. ⤵️

[Technician Commitment @TechsCommit]

We are pleased to announce the 2024 Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund is now open! This is an opportunity for signatories to apply for grants of £100-£1000 to collaborate with external partners on projects advancing the aims of the commitment.
https://t.co/XRSemxi0DW

[UK Technology Specialists Network @UKTSNetwork]

We’re excited to open registrations for the #TSNConf24

Click the URL below to learn more and

1. Become a TSN member (if you arn’t already)

2. Register for the free conference

#RTPs #technicians ⤵️

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

The @UKTSNetwork is a growing community with 261 technical specialist members since it was established in 2022 with @MI_TechTalent

🔊Registration is now open for the 2024 conference #TSNConf24

🗓️16 - 17 April 2024
📍Bath
➡️https://t.co/I8Ig9SbONw

[Peter O'Toole @YorkBioimaging]

4-Day Hands-on Confocal Course. York-UK, March 2024.
Open to All.
From the basics to advanced imaging. Now 21 years old and still evolving. 100% recommended.
See: https://t.co/5yNKioty0i
Please do pass this on.

[Kelly Vere @kellyvere]

Our first cohort of the @uk_itss & @NottmUniBschool Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership came to a close today. It’s been a joy to work with this group of leaders over the past 5 months! Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make this possible #classof2023! 👏

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

💫Apply today for the Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership

🔊200 places on 2024 programme

✅Free. Funded by @ResEngland

🙌From Arts to Archaeology, Ecology and Engineering,
#HerschelLeaders supports #technicians in all disciplines

➡️https://t.co/F8khBKwEUP

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

Only 32% of technical managers & leaders in #highered & #research are women

The Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership tackles this #HerschelLeaders💫

📢2024 cohort now open for applications
🗓️Deadline 5 Nov 2023
➡️Learn more & apply https://t.co/F8khBKxcKn

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

NEW technical leadership programmes for technicians in #highered & #research⤵️

💫Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership

💓Vivien Thomas Technical Leadership Programmes

✅@ResEngland funded, for technical leaders from all disciplines

➡️https://t.co/dAFnULXBMl