Associate lead @TechsCommit @uk_itss Champion of #Technicians All views my own
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28 Mar 2025
Engaging discussion this morning across @bbc5live breakfast around #TLevels delivering knowledge and skills. 1 T Level = 3 A Levels ๐๐ฑ
Placements are critical and Universities ideally placed to support as articulated by Jo Hartley-Metcalfe of the @uk_itss just reach out ๐ค ๐ค
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28 Nov 2024
Such a talented shortlist, highlighting the incredible breadth and depth of technical excellence in the UK. ๐๐๐
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28 Nov 2024
Massive congratulations Jodie Chatfield from @UniofNottingham for being named this yearโs #THEAwards Outstanding Technician of the Year!
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29 Nov 2024
And a very well deserved winner of the @timeshighered #THEAwards Outstanding Technician of the Year ๐๐๐๐๐ค๐ค
Huge congratulations Jodie from all at the @TechsCommit
28 Nov 2024
Outstanding Technician of the Year in the 2024 #THEAwards is Jodie Chatfield @UniOfNottingham. The judges praised her open and collaborative ethos, exemplified by her work supporting neurodivergent colleagues and sharing good practice ๐
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28 Nov 2024
Huge congratulations to Jodie Chatfield who is the winner of the @TechsCommit Outstanding Technician of the year award at the @timeshighered #THEAwards
Brilliant to see all the shortlisted candidates increasing the recognition of the community ๐๐ค
26 Nov 2024
#THEAwards finalists for Outstanding Technician of the Year are:
@SarahBennettUoW @WarwickUni
Sally Carter @LboroUniversity
Jodie Chatfield @UniOfNottingham
@DT_Technician @CardiffMet
Jenna Lowe @LivUni
James McStravick @ManMetUni
Mamta Sharma @SangerInstitute
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28 Nov 2024
And we are off, ready to celebrate with the wonderful @TechsCommit team, be afraid all those at @timeshighered #THEAwards ๐๐ฑ
28 Nov 2024
Tonightโs the night! Join us in celebrating these outstanding technicians at the #THEAwards 20th anniversary โจ
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28 Nov 2024
I am now getting ready for the excitement of the @timeshighered #THEAwards but not sure which shirt to wear ๐ง๐ค๐
@TechsCommit
28 Nov 2024
Tonightโs the night! Join us in celebrating these outstanding technicians at the #THEAwards 20th anniversary โจ
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28 Nov 2024
Tonightโs the night! Join us in celebrating these outstanding technicians at the #THEAwards 20th anniversary โจ
26 Nov 2024
#THEAwards finalists for Outstanding Technician of the Year are:
@SarahBennettUoW @WarwickUni
Sally Carter @LboroUniversity
Jodie Chatfield @UniOfNottingham
@DT_Technician @CardiffMet
Jenna Lowe @LivUni
James McStravick @ManMetUni
Mamta Sharma @SangerInstitute
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28 Nov 2024
Mahoosive thanks to @timeshighered for their support of the @TechsCommit Outstanding Technician of the Year at the #THEAwards
The category goes from strength to strength and we are so pleased to be part of this Visibility and Recognition for a truly inspiring community ๐๐ค๐
26 Nov 2024
#THEAwards finalists for Outstanding Technician of the Year are:
@SarahBennettUoW @WarwickUni
Sally Carter @LboroUniversity
Jodie Chatfield @UniOfNottingham
@DT_Technician @CardiffMet
Jenna Lowe @LivUni
James McStravick @ManMetUni
Mamta Sharma @SangerInstitute
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28 Nov 2024
Arrived in the lovely (and dry!) Birmingham ahead of the @timeshighered #THEAwards later tonight. Looking forward to celebrating with all the @TechsCommit Outstanding Technician of the Year shortlisted technical colleagues ๐๐ค๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
27 Nov 2024
Weโll be at ICC Birmingham tomorrow night to announce the @timeshighered Outstanding Technician of the Year! #THEAwards ๐
Meet shortlisted nominees: techniciancommitment.org.uk/โฆ
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28 Nov 2024
Ok, so there are advantages to a slightly longer train ride to the @timeshighered #THEAwards ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐
And not only to allow for a longer drum roll ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ@TechsCommit
27 Nov 2024
Weโll be at ICC Birmingham tomorrow night to announce the @timeshighered Outstanding Technician of the Year! #THEAwards ๐
Meet shortlisted nominees: techniciancommitment.org.uk/โฆ
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26 Nov 2024
On #THECampus: Technical staff delivering student-focused learning deserve more professional opportunities. Jodie Chatfield and Lindsay Davies @UniOfNottingham explain how to increase awareness of and engagement with technical roles #THEAwards
timeshighereducation.com/camโฆ
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27 Nov 2024
On #THECampus: Technical staff delivering student-focused learning deserve more professional opportunities. Jodie Chatfield and Lindsay Davies @UniOfNottingham explain how to increase awareness of and engagement with technical roles #THEAwards
timeshighereducation.com/camโฆ
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26 Nov 2024
It's that time of year again...
๐ขNominate for the @RoySocChem Technical Excellence Prizes!
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up to 3 prizes available
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open to #technician teams and individuals
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ยฃ3000 prize!
Nominations open until 14 Jan, and no need to be an RSC member - go go go! rsc.li/prizes
ALT A banner with a medal image and the following text: Whose chemistry is worth celebrating? Technical Excellence Prizes recognise the contributions of technicians and technical staff. Join in; make a nomination #RSCPrizes
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28 Nov 2024
Very much looking forward to the #THEAwards this evening where we will find out who has won the @TechsCommit supported Outstanding Technician of the Year ๐๐คLet the drum roll begin ๐ฅ๐ฅ
27 Nov 2024
Weโll be at ICC Birmingham tomorrow night to announce the @timeshighered Outstanding Technician of the Year! #THEAwards ๐
Meet shortlisted nominees: techniciancommitment.org.uk/โฆ
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1 Aug 2024
Huge congratulations to all at @uk_itss for the incredible work and phenomenal progress made in the first year ๐๐
A real power for positive change for the #technician community @TechsCommit ๐๐ฅณ๐
We are 1 year old, we've achieved so much, thank you @ResEngland
Technical #LeadershipProgrammes launched UK-wide
Global #KnowledgeExchange Placements launched
Technical Career Pathways Lab established
New research, policy & publications
& more
๐ buff.ly/3HDsQBv
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1 Aug 2024
Huge congratulations @SarahBennettUoW very well deserved ๐๐๐๐
31 Jul 2024
Hear from @SarahBennettUoW about her promotion to Principal Technical Specialist and her career journey to date! warwick.ac.uk/research/technโฆ
Sarah is one of 14 technicians promoted through our Technical Specialist Promotional Pathway Pilot.
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31 Jul 2024
Hear from @SarahBennettUoW about her promotion to Principal Technical Specialist and her career journey to date! warwick.ac.uk/research/technโฆ
Sarah is one of 14 technicians promoted through our Technical Specialist Promotional Pathway Pilot.
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29 Jul 2024
Truly fantastic to see this groundbreaking book published๐๐
An incredible line up of contributors celebrating the critical importance of technicians to #HE and #Research
๐Definitely need to get this ordered before it sells out @TechsCommit @uk_itss ๐
First book of its kind on technical skills, roles and careers is published
13 chapters written by technical experts exploring a broad range of themes, providing a unique and insightful perspective on the technical workforce in #HE & #research
๐ฃ๏ธ "Accessible" & "inspiring"
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4 Jul 2024
Great to see @WIN_Cymru technicians implementing the principles of the @TechsCommit through the power of of Networking ๐๐๐
4 Jul 2024
Weโre in Aberystwyth today with our Techniciansโ Network steering group. Itโs been a great opportunity for the group to network and discuss how to build and sustain the network in the coming academic year.
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