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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
10 Jul 2025
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: go.qub.ac.uk/papinmedalwinne…
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ALT Queen's Technician Commitment Manager, Gillian Riddell, receives the Papin Medal at the UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) on 9 July 2025.
ALT Queen's technician staff and Technician Commitment Manager, Gillian Riddell, smiling and holding their awards at the UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) on 9 July 2025.
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
12 May 2025
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: the-awards.co.uk/2025/en/pag…
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
12 May 2025
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.
northantstelegraph.co.uk/edu…
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
2 May 2025
A very warm welcome to our newest signatory, @CumbriaUni! Read more:
30 Apr 2025
NEWS: #CumbriaUni is proud to be a signatory of the @TechsCommit. Our technicians play a special role in teaching and learning, supporting our academic colleagues and students.
STORY: gloo.to/FyeS
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
23 Apr 2025
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.
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
10 Apr 2025
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/…
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
31 Mar 2025
@uk_itss @InnovationMids Fantastic to see the shortlists for the 2025 Papin Prizes for the HETS summit celebrating achievements from 67 #technicians including 4 from @UofYTechs from @BiologyatYork 2x @ChemistryatYork & @YorkEnvironment #goodluck
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
1 Apr 2025
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
2 Apr 2025
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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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
28 Mar 2025
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 🤝 🤘
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Another supporter joins the @TechsCommit community. @SocEnv_HQ are also sponsors of the Sustainability #PapinPrize
17 Mar 2025
📣 A very warm welcome to our newest supporter, Society for the Environment @SocEnv_HQ!
Read the full release: techniciancommitment.org.uk/…
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
28 Mar 2025
📣 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: nottingham.ac.uk/business/ex…
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🎓 'Significant progress is being made by universities to meet the growing demand for T Level industry placements'
@JoHM_1 of @uk_itss
feweek.co.uk/universities-ar…
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
12 Mar 2025
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: nottingham.ac.uk/business/ex…
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Knows sector challenges
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Can influence leadership
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Promotes positive culture
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Good professional network
7 votes • Final results
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
28 Feb 2025
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 👉 buff.ly/3ETMICa
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A warm welcome to Professor Sir Ian Chapman who has been appointed as the next CEO for @UKRI_News
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.
ALT Image of Professor Sir Ian Chapman, with text reading "Professor Sir Ian Chapman appointed as new UKRI CEO."
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
11 Feb 2025
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: iop.org/about/news/100k-fund…
ALT Image of a female technician in the workplace, supported by text £100k funding boost for Physics Technical Apprentices.
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
24 Feb 2025
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..
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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy retweeted
25 Feb 2025
After 28 February, we will no longer post content on our #MITALENT X profile
Follow @UK_ITSS to get the latest opportunities, research, events & more for technicians in #highered & #research
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