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Social media – just like our partnerships, conferences, events and networks that span the globe – connects us with the wonderful worldwide chemical sciences community.
As a community, we care about protecting our natural environment, about tackling discrimination to build a truly inclusive world, and about making cutting-edge chemistry accessible wherever it’s needed for the good of society.
We have connected with our community on Twitter – now X – for 15 years, sharing our passion for the power of chemistry to change the world – and to make it more open, more green and more equal.
But, as it becomes increasingly difficult to have constructive, evidence-based and respectful conversations on these topics we care deeply about, our community is leaving this platform. And consequently, so are we.
From now on, we will not post on any of our Royal Society of Chemistry X accounts.
The technical community is invited to join @RoySocChem on 3 September at Burlington House to celebrate five years of their support of the Technician Commitment.
The event is free to attend with limited travel bursaries available. More info and register: rsc.org/events/detail/81027/…
Technical staff at all levels and disciplines are invited to be a REF 2029 Panel Member. The deadline to apply is 28th April.
Research Excellence Framework Director, Rebecca Fairbairn, has published a blog providing advice on how to apply: 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/wan…
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: techniciancommitment.org.uk/…
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: itss.org.uk/67-technical-pro…
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#Apprentices are invited to a workshop with @RoySocChem on how to become professionally registered following an apprenticeship!
On 23 April 1.30-2.30pm, find out about the benefits, application process, and resources available from the RSC.
Register now!
rsc.org/events/detail/81392/…
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Professional registration for apprentices. Join us for a workshop on how to become professionally registered with the RSC
Wednesday 23 April, 1.30-2.30pm (UK time)
Register for our webinar
You work in education, which means you understand the challenges better than anyone. And we want to help address them. Tell us the issues you’re facing today by filling in the 2025 Science Teaching Survey: schoolzone.questionpro.com/a…#edutwitter
Wow, only a week till #TECHOGNITION on 27 March! Who got a shiny enamel badge? Who’ll win the fab prizes from @TECHOGNITIONUK? And who are the wonderful #technicians who help us make articles and resources? Well…1/7 🧵
Five signatories (and their collaborators) have successfully been awarded funding through the 2025 Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund. Learn more about the innovative initiatives taking place this year: techniciancommitment.org.uk/…
Today, we bid farewell to #MITALENT. Since 2020, it has been a game-changer for technicians, creating a lasting legacy. Thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey! 🌟
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/4h1guCn
Resources ➡️ buff.ly/41mz424
Stay connected ➡️ @UK_ITSS
📢Inviting #technicians and #teachers to take part in our survey and help us understand the rewards & challenges of science teaching & provide robust evidence about education in 2025🧑🏫
Take the 2025 Science Teaching Survey 🔗ow.ly/hfhR50V5V16
As we come to the end of #NAW2025, email me at registers@rsc.org for more information on how #apprentices can achieve professional registration via a streamlined route, like Charlotte!
We're halfway through National Apprenticeship Week! Have you seen our resources on the @RoySocChem website? Read about #apprentices using chemistry, how to undertake an #apprenticeship, and preparing for an end point assessment 💡
Take a look👉🏻 rsc.li/future#NAW2025
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Let's raise the roof this Apprentice Wednesday! 🤩
Whether you're an apprentice yourself or you employ #apprentices, share your amazing #apprenticeship journey with us on your socials.
Remember to tag us and use #NAW2025.
#SkillsForLife
Proud that the RSC's policy asks for the UK government mention #technicians four times, including "Review science technician pay and conditions, considering what policy measures might help to attract and retain science technicians in the future." 👏🏻
We have submitted a response to the UK Government as part of the ongoing Spending Review as we work to keep chemistry on the political agenda.
Read our submission in full and see our policy asks: rsc.li/42Qj6zH
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🚨 Today is the LAST day to submit applications for our small grant funding opportunity!
Open to all signatories and supporters looking to collaborate with external partners. Submit completed applications to tc@itss.org.uk ⤵️
NOW OPEN: We warmly invite members of our signatory insititutions to apply for the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund, a small grants scheme for signatories to undertake projects with external partners.
Read more and apply before 7 Feb 2025: techniciancommitment.org.uk/…