A global initiative focussed on ensuring visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians in all disciplines. Hosted by @uk_itss
Upcoming career development opportunities for technical professionals in 2026 👇🏾
WinterFest: https://t.co/IbmilmFKgQ
Royal Society of Biology technical skills courses: https://t.co/OG1FqeiE8p
ITSS Learning & Development Academy: https://t.co/egr2vML91o
SpringFest: details tba
As we look forward to 2026, here are just a few standout moments from this year.
Thank you for all your support and engagement in 2025 – we look forward to continuing to work together in the new year. Stay tuned to see what’s next for Technician Commitment in 2026!
We are proud to welcome the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to our global supporter community.
Read more on our website 👉 https://t.co/sjxd1mw5vo
Learn more about IChemE 👉 https://t.co/OGKgOZ1rry
We warmly invite members of our signatory institutions to apply for the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund, a small grants scheme allowing for signatories to undertake projects with external partners.
Read more and apply before 9 February 2026 👉 https://t.co/3s2l0hBC1a
Our November 2025 signatory event brought together 110 technicians from 85 Technician Commitment signatory and supporter events, including our first international signatory.
Check out some of the highlights of the day ➡️ https://t.co/OhKBoYrdNy
🏆 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
Monday reading: Meet the 8 shortlisted nominees for the 2025 @timeshighered Outstanding Technician of the Year Award ➡️ https://t.co/LUUh6aLObo
We are proud sponsors of 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 https://t.co/drcsGG6il4
A very warm welcome to Pirbright Institute @Pirbright_Inst
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 is 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 [email protected]
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: https://t.co/ihqBnLKAOF
Outstanding Technician of the Year;
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 & support at work. Respondents can win £100
👉 Take part https://t.co/QteBIgd570
The best way to stay up-to-date with Technician Commitment opportunities, events and news is via our newsletter! Sent out seasonally so your inboxes stay light.
Subscribe: https://t.co/uoV6lH78hx
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: https://t.co/Fx0b6r7Mhr
Registrations for the @RoySocChem 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: https://t.co/EZY5sg6ZAK
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: https://t.co/pUYxBOO3M3