Head of Technical Services Development & Strategy, @uniofleicester #technicians #develoment #strategic @TechsCommit #MidlandsInnovation @MI_TechTalent
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1 Sep 2022
I feel very honoured to have firstly been nominated for this award and second to have been shortlisted. Thank you to those (past and present) who support me on my journey. @timeshighered @TechsCommit @uniofleicester #THEAwards
1 Sep 2022
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the @timeshighered & @TechsCommit Outstanding Technician of the Year award 2022! 👏 #THEAwards
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21 Nov 2025
🏆 Eileen Guppy Technicians’ Award 2027
🔹A new award celebrating contributions of technicians in the fields of Mineralogy and Earth Sciences
📅 Deadline April 2026
➡️ minersoc.org/guppy-award.htm…
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Gemma Black retweeted
21 Nov 2025
Mergers are unlikely to work for universities as well as they do in the private sector because higher education institutions cannot access the same levels of investment, says former v-c. @Helen_Packer reports
timeshighereducation.com/new…
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13 Nov 2025
Welcome back! University of Leicester wins the Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion prize for its initiative redefining racial equity in medical education. The #THEAwards judges praised it as “a great example of how the ordinary can be transformed into the extraordinary” 🎉
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18 Nov 2025
Had a bit of an “X” break but thought today was a good day to post.
Looking forward to a busy day of networking and delving deeper into the technical world at the @TechsCommit Signatory Event today!
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22 Aug 2025
18 years at @uniofleicester! Geography Technician to Head of Technical Services Development & Strategy—what a journey! Grateful for the development, support and amazing people along the way. Celebrated with coffee & chocolate cake! #Technician #CareerJourney #WorkAnniversary
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5 Feb 2025
A fantastic evening yesterday at The Gherkin celebrating the impact of the @InnovationMids TALENT Programme and launch of the final report “The TALENT Programme: Interventions and Impact”. TALENT”s legacy will continue through @uk_itss
A great evening for networking…
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9 Sep 2024
Just 1 Week to go until The International Research Culture Conference on the 16th September. Head to the website to find out more about what’s happening on the day. warwick.ac.uk/research/ncrc/…
And watch this video to find out why last year's attendees think research culture is important.
#IRCC24 #researchculture
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9 Sep 2024
🥼 Calling all #technicians! Through financial support of @BBSRC, @GatsbyEd & #YES, we have 20 FREE places in #YES24 for technicians from a UK HE or research institution.
🔰 Info: ow.ly/B2rw50ThqTC
📅 Applications close this Friday!
@TechsCommit @UK_ITSS @MI_TechTalent
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📣 Applications open: 2025 Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership
✨ A 'life-changing' 6 month #LeadershipProgramme
📅 Delivered Jan - June 2025
✅ @ResEngland funded, for technical leaders from all disciplines who identify as women
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11 Sep 2024
📢 Save the date #HETS2025 - The UK Higher Education Technicians Summit
Must-know info know:
📅 Wednesday 9 July 2025
➡️ Keynote speakers, workshops, networking
🏆 Papin Prizes
📍 Hinckley, Leicester
✍️ Sign up to receive updates buff.ly/4cpjabs
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Gemma Black retweeted
🆕#TLevelToolkit for UK universities who want to host #TLevel placements, but don't know where to start
📽️ Hear from @LivUni @LivUniTechNet @PdGilbert @PriorLab @ElearnerMatt about the benefits of hosting #TLevel placements
➡️Download your free toolkit buff.ly/3MBPpct
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16 Jul 2024
Make that four days! If you know of someone or an employer who really deserves one of these special awards then nominate them by Friday 19 July...
15 Jul 2024
There's only five days left to apply for the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards! 🏆
Whether you're an individual or a business, find out more about the categories you can enter and apply today: ow.ly/Lx9550Sx4W6
#SkillsAwards2024
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🏆 The National Apprentice and Skills Awards. Closes on Friday
#Apprentice of the Year
#TLevel Student of the Year
#TLevel Employer of the Year
Rising Star
Skills Champion Award
📅 Deadline 19 July
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Gemma Black retweeted
17 Jul 2024
Register now for the Midlands Biophysical meeting - Tuesday 17th September @uniofleicester. Register here: forms.office.com/e/c9C4N6Mbb…
@AstonUniversity @uniofwarwick @UniofNottingham @unibirmingham
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Gemma Black retweeted
15 Jul 2024
🗞️ Our summer newsletter includes an invite to our next signatory event, a save the date for #HETS2025 and shares details of a very special book, edited by our very own @kellyvere
Read more: mailchi.mp/itss.org.uk/summe…
Subscribe to future updates: eepurl.com/iTx2WM
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Gemma Black retweeted
17 Jul 2024
#Technicians competition heads up! The Hidden Ref team (@HiddenRef) have launched a special competition to celebrate the unrecognised #Research work delivered by #TechnicalProfessionals.
Read how you can enter online here: 💻 buff.ly/3zibmK8
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Gemma Black retweeted
12 Jun 2024
🎖️ The National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards are designed to recognise and reward the achievements of exceptional apprentices and T Level students, skills champions and apprenticeship and T Level employers. Nomination window is open now until 19 July: appawards.co.uk/
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Gemma Black retweeted
10 Jun 2024
Know a #technician colleague who really stands out delivering excellent work and helping others? You've still got time to nominate them for a 2024 @timeshighered award 🏆...
Get all the details here: 👉 buff.ly/3QllDLh
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Gemma Black retweeted
12 Jun 2024
Want to get our latest #MITechTalent #Training news heading your way? Sign up for our newsletter to discover all the latest learning and development opportunities for #Technicians...
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12 Jun 2024
Some inspiring speakers and breakout sessions today at the @MI_TechTalent Technical Teaching and Training Symposium today @uniofleicester @TechsCommit
12 Jun 2024
Morning! We're here at @uniofleicester with #Technicians colleagues for our #MITALENT Technical Teaching and Training Symposium... #TechsWhoTeach #TechsWhoLead
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