Support for Technicians

Working to address Technician visibility, career development, sustainability and recognition, 含羞草视频 has drawn up a Technician Commitment ‘Plan on a Page’.

The TALENT Commission report has been assembled which is the result of 20 months of research, stakeholder engagement and evidence gathering. It has a series of targeted recommendations for employers and sets out a vision for the future of the UK’s technical talent.

Funded by Research England and a range of sector stakeholders, the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy was established in August of 2023 and is home of the鈥疶echnician Commitment鈥痑nd builds on the work of the TALENT Programme. ITSS actively advocates for the technical community in higher education, research and innovation. Accelerating and advancing technical skills and careers through insights, influence, innovation and integration. 

含羞草视频 is part of the Midlands Innovation group- a collaboration between eight research intensive universities in the Midlands. As part of this the MITalent group has been set up to support technicians in the midland’s areas. Through this they offer opportunities to apply for funding for development programmes, join their free development courses, and connect with technicians across the midlands, sharing knowledge and building a wider support system.

The technician commitment is led by university and research institutions with support from industries. Universities sign up and make a pledge to tackle key challenges with affect their technical staff, aiming to recognise highlight and support the vital role technicians play within universities.

These newsletters share the latest technical updates: