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Congratulations to Gillian Riddell, @QUBelfast Technician Commitment Manager, on receiving the prestigious Papin Medal for her exceptional leadership and dedication to the technical community in higher education. 🏅
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/hwsEVh5P72
#LoveQUBstaff
The @timeshighered 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: https://t.co/00aHXm1x6O
We continue to develop and support our community of technicians and demonstrators with a 24-month action plan that has received positive feedback from @uk_itss, as reported by the @NTelegraph.
https://t.co/Zdu9vCEqw4
N8-based researchers can apply to the UK-wide Equipment Sharing Fund, which provides support to visit and use cutting-edge equipment and technical expertise showcased in the @uk_itss Technology Capabilities Showcase – a national platform highlighting technician-led facilities.
We're proud to sponsor the Outstanding Technician of the Year award at the 2025 @timeshighered THE Awards.
Read more about the award and nominate an exceptional technician before 9 June: https://t.co/byOca7IfoF
Congratulations to the 67 technicians shortlisted for the #PapinPrizes out of an incredible 328 nominations. Winners will be announced at the Higher Education Technicians Summit on 9 July.
View the full shortlist here: https://t.co/wdGY9grcpV
Engaging discussion this morning across @bbc5live breakfast around #TLevels delivering knowledge and skills. 1 T Level = 3 A Levels 😀😱
Placements are critical and Universities ideally placed to support as articulated by Jo Hartley-Metcalfe of the @uk_itss just reach out 🤝 🤘
📣 Calling all current and aspiring Strategic Technical Leaders! We've partnered with the world-renowned @NottmUniBschool and @uk_itss to deliver an Executive Programme catered to technical leaders, beginning this July.
Applications close 28 April: https://t.co/d2hjIj7r97
🎓 'Significant progress is being made by universities to meet the growing demand for T Level industry placements'
@JoHM_1 of @uk_itss
https://t.co/GEyZg0f5Qo
What skill is the most important for aspiring strategic technical leaders in higher education and research?
Technical leaders are invited to enhance their skills through the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership. Now open for applications: https://t.co/d2hjIj7r97
On the last day of #MITALENT, @kellyvere shares her reflections on the programme and thanks the #Technician community, @ResEngland and partners for the ongoing support over the last five years.
Read it here 👉 https://t.co/wHnmN1YUqX
Congratulations to Professor Sir Ian Chapman, who will be the next CEO of @UKRI_news.
He will lead its team in driving a refreshed mission that puts economic growth at the heart of public investment in R&D, helping to fulfil the potential of science & tech in improving lives.
The IOP-backed initiative to bridge the technical skills gap in physics has launched a second funding call! 🎉
With 45% of physics technicians in UK universities aged 51 or over, this £100,000 fund from @uk_itss and supported by IOP and @EPSRC, will help universities recruit new Physics Technical Apprentices and future-proof the workforce.
Find out more: https://t.co/h61SKbz8Il
Our #MITALENT Legacy space is live on the @uk_ITSS website and will be available after the programme concludes this week.
You'll find our key publications and reports plus training materials for #TechnicalProfessionals.
Explore it here..
👉 https://t.co/FIt5WIoh54
After 28 February, we will no longer post content on our #MITALENT X profile
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