A global initiative focussed on ensuring visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians in all disciplines. Hosted by @uk_itss

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Upcoming career development opportunities for technical professionals in 2026 👇🏾 WinterFest: buff.ly/ILUHg9P Royal Society of Biology technical skills courses: buff.ly/hq8HBTI ITSS Learning & Development Academy: buff.ly/PFKYBS4 SpringFest: details tba
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Mark your calendars for 2026! Swipe below to see what exciting events and opportunities our community can look forward to in 2026 👇🏾
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As we look forward to 2026, here are just a few standout moments from this year. Thank you for all your support and engagement in 2025 – we look forward to continuing to work together in the new year. Stay tuned to see what’s next for Technician Commitment in 2026!
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We are proud to welcome the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to our global supporter community. Read more on our website 👉 techniciancommitment.org.uk/… Learn more about IChemE 👉 icheme.org/
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We warmly invite members of our signatory institutions to apply for the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund, a small grants scheme allowing for signatories to undertake projects with external partners. Read more and apply before 9 February 2026 👉 shorturl.at/1aeJT
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Our November 2025 signatory event brought together 110 technicians from 85 Technician Commitment signatory and supporter events, including our first international signatory. Check out some of the highlights of the day ➡️ shorturl.at/5phIp
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Congratulations to @JiteenAhmed of @AstonUniversity who was named @timeshighered Outstanding Technician of the Year 2026 at yesterday’s #THEAwards, and to Helena Brown of @UniversityLeeds who was highly commended for the Award👏 Read more👉shorturl.at/h96qC
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Monday reading: Meet the 8 shortlisted nominees for the 2025 @timeshighered Outstanding Technician of the Year Award ➡️ shorturl.at/6IVv0 We are proud sponsors of the award – winner announced this Thursday at the #THEAwards
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100s of technicians start their mentoring journey The Cross Institution Mentoring Scheme (CIMS-T), led by Dorothea Mangels, Lisa Bedder, and Trevor Hardy, offers specialist mentoring support for technical professionals Read more itss.org.uk/100-technical-pr…
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A very warm welcome to Pirbright Institute @Pirbright_Inst This world-leading centre of excellence in the research and surveillance of viral diseases of livestock and viruses that spread from animals to humans has joined the Technician Commitment community.
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Our next signatory event is 18 November 2025 in London. Technician Commitment leads have been sent an invite with the link and password to register. Places are limited to one representative per institution. If you'd like to join the waiting list, please email tc@itss.org.uk
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Interested in hosting your first industry placement? 100's of technical professionals are already helping young people get valuable hands-on experience through #TLevels industry placements. Download the free report and toolkit here: itss.org.uk/support-for-orga…
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Outstanding Technician of the Year; Jiteen Ahmed Aston University Alex Laude Newcastle University Helena Brown Uni of Leeds Joe Rees-Jones Uni of York John Nicolson Uni of Cambridge Kate Robinson Harper Adams Uni Linda Lightley Northumbria Uni Phil Chaplain Robert Gordon Uni
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Registrations for the @RoySocChem Technician Commitment relaunch event close 15 August. Don't miss out on this free event honouring their five-year support of the Technician Commitment. Places are limited, and travel bursaries up to £200 are available: rsc.org/events/detail/81027/…
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The CASES Technical Special Interest Group (TSIG) is hosting its first in person event on 4 September, open to all who seek to empower and support technical colleagues in sport, health and exercise science. Registration is free and closes on 20 Aug: bases-live.workbooks.com/pro…
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Register for the Technicians in Materials Innovation Conference hosted by the National Technical Platform for Materials Innovation (NTPMI) taking place 5 September! Open to Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) working in #materials science in the UK. royce.ac.uk/events/ntpmi-con…
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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/…
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Our seasonal newsletters provide key updates on signatory and supporter events, upcoming funding and development opportunities and sector news catered to technical leaders working in higher education and research. Don't miss the next one and subscribe: eepurl.com/iTx2WM
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Today we’re celebrating eight years of the Technician Commitment 🎉 From 36 founding signatories to over 130 signatories & supporters, we’re proud to have kickstarted a shift in advancing the profile of technical professionals in #highered and #research. piped.video/3u38q35uREs?feature…
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This week we hosted representatives from our signatory and supporter institutions for our 14th signatory event in Belfast. Read more: techniciancommitment.org.uk/…
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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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Just 7 more sleeps until we welcome delegates for the 14th signatory and supporter event. We look forward to seeing all our Technician Commitment institutional leads and champions in Belfast next Wednesday!
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This is the last weekend to apply for the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership delivered by @NottmUniBschool! If you've already applied, please ensure line manager statements are submitted before the deadline on Monday 28 April: nottingham.ac.uk/business/ex…
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📣 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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Just two weeks left to register for our next signatory event! Don't miss the chance to network with institutional leads, hear sector updates and share best practice. Where: Riddel Hall, Belfast When: 14 May Check your inbox for the link and password to register via Eventbrite.
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Places are going QUICK for @MI_TechTalent WinterFest, beginning this month. Book your place: eventbrite.com/cc/winterfest…
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Our teams are now out of office but will be back online from 2 January 2025. Thank you for your tireless efforts and commitment to growing an engaging and empowered community! Wishing you all a restful holiday season.
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🗞️ Our winter newsletter includes upcoming events for 2025, how to apply for our Collaboration Fund, the recently published report on Strategic Technical Leadership and more! Read the latest: mailchi.mp/itss.org.uk/winte… Subscribe to future newsletters: eepurl.com/iTx2WM
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The annual @MI_TechTalent #WinterFest taking place 13-24 January. They're hosting free sessions on career development, technical teaching, project management and more. Open to UK technicians only. Register here: eventbrite.com/cc/winterfest…
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Massive congratulations Jodie Chatfield from @UniofNottingham for being named this year’s #THEAwards Outstanding Technician of the Year!
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We’re proud to sponsor the Outstanding Technician of the Year Award for the sixth year in the row at the #THEAwards Tonight is a reminder to recognise all the technicians that go above and beyond on a daily basis. Congratulations to all the nominees!
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Many thanks to Dame Ottoline Leyser @UKRI_CEO, Michelle Rea @GatsbyEd, Tim Savage @TimSavagephoto and Victoria Talbot @Victoria1972 for sharing why this book is invaluable to technicians in the higher education and research sector.
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Our evening reception saw the launch of “Technicians in Higher Education and Research”. Chair of the Technician Commitment Steering Board, Clare Viney began the evening’s speeches in the Terrace Room, overlooking a few of London’s iconic buildings.
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Hugely grateful to @DuncanShermer Head of Research Excellence Framework (REF) Evaluation and Development for offering updates on the status of developing REF 2029, including a People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot assessment.
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Research Fellow @Catrin_MITalent @MI_TechTalent launches the latest report published by the @uk_itss Research and Policy Group ‘Strategic Technical Leadership: Advocacy, Empowerment and Transformation’ sharing key insights followed by an insightful Q&A
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Thank you @cemstevenson for hosting flash talks of networks across the country @Gill_Riddell @ragbutton Karen Henderson @UniofReading Amelia Kowalewska @TheCrick @DT_Technician @Salik_MA
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Many thanks to @IanHancoxUoW and @Jo_Scamp for introducing us to the growing networks under the @uk_itss umbrella and updating us on the plethora activity delivered as part of TSN ROKS @UKTSNetwork
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Workshops are designed for each table to share feedback (positive and negative) regarding specific criteria questions and how well they fit the framework.
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Associate Lead @SWBreeden introduces developments in the TC Index and opens the floor for feedback from the technical community. The TC Index is due to launch formally in January 2026.
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Lovely buzz from our roundtable introductions. Great to see plenty of new and familiar faces in the room!
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Universities T Levels Supoort Manager @JoHM_1 @uk_itss shares progress on her work since May in reaching out to universities as providers of T Level placements. #TLevels #SkillsForLife
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Associate Lead @MelLeitch kicks off the day encouraging newcomers and familiar faces to “please engage and take in as much as you can”
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All set up for our next signatory event at Events @ No. 6 in London ❄️
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Pleased to welcome our newest signatory, @BangorUni! Read the full release: techniciancommitment.org.uk/… Falch o groesawu ein llofnodwr mwyaf newydd, Prifysgol Bangor! Darllenwch yr erthygl lawn: bangor.ac.uk/cy/newyddion/20…
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ITSS Consulting is the not-for-profit professional development partner for the technical community in higher education and research. Want to learn more about this service? Attend the next Technically Speaking webinar hosted by @uk_itss on 27 Nov: itss.org.uk/what-is-itss-con…
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Co-Director of @uk_itss Ian Hancox (@IanHancoxUoW) kicks off the closing residential for the Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership. Looking forward to two engaging days before welcoming the wider strategic technical leaders #network who join us on Friday.
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Just two weeks left until our next signatory event in London! We look forward to hosting over 100 technical institutional leads for a day of sector updates, sharing best practice and a very special evening book launch.
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📣 Now open: ALERT 2024 @BBSRC's ALERT programme is open to researchers and research technical professionals in any UK research organisation. Funds support the purchase of mid-range equipment for research across BBSRC's scientific areas. Apply: ukri.org/opportunity/mid-ran…
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The Lab Awards, hosted by @LABINNOVATIONS and @laboratorynews, are BACK this year to celebrate the best and brightest within the entire laboratory industry. Highlight your company's innovations or members of your team and submit an entry today: lab-innovations.com/awards-a…
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Nominations for the #SkillsAwards2024 close this Friday. Want to know why you should enter the awards? Watch this video: piped.video/Ylj8OYLEQG0
Did you know there are 12 categories in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards? This includes two #TLevel categories for the very first time! Whether you're an individual or a business, find out which categories you can enter: ow.ly/GFtN50Sx5y2 #SkillsAwards2024
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🎖️ 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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Don’t forget to submit your nominations for this year’s @timeshighered ‘Outstanding Technician of the Year’. It is open to technicians working in any discipline within higher education or research in the UK and Ireland. #THEAwards24 🔔 Closing 10 June: the-awards.co.uk/2024/en/pag…
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The Technician Commitment turns 7 today! Since 2017, we’ve grown to encompass over 120 signatory & supporter organisations pledging to raise the profile of #technical skills, roles and careers.   Celebrate our progress and read our latest report: techniciancommitment.org.uk/… #TCturns7
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We are thrilled to share our latest report ‘Inception to Impact: Seven Years of the Technician Commitment’, highlighting the tremendous progress to made by our founding signatories since 2017. #InceptiontoImpact 💫 Read the report: techniciancommitment.org.uk/…
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School technician Mark Dabee Saltmarsh (@DT_Technician @cardiffmet) closes off our speeches saying, “As a technician in a Welsh university, I wholeheartedly welcome and support initiatives like the Technician Commitment, WIN, and the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy”
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Professor Wendy Larner, President and VC of Cardiff University (@cardiffuni) announces @GW4Alliance’s joint endorsement of the @MI_TechTalent Commission and thanks the collaborative efforts of the Technician Commitment and Wales Innovation Network (@WIN_Cymru) to drive change.
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