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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
19 Dec 2025
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
Don’t miss these training opportunities for technical professionals in 2026WinterFest – 12–23 January: Online learning festival for technical professionals delivered by UK ITSS Learning & Development Academy. RSB Training Courses – 22 January: Courses in Aseptic Techniques and Cell Culture: The Basics at the University of York – special bundle offer available for booking onto both courses. RSB Training Courses – 28-29 April: Courses in Microscopy & Microbiology and ELISA at Brunel University, London
SpringFest – 11–22 May: Online learning festival for technical professionals delivered by UK ITSS Learning & Development Academy. RSB Training Courses – 10 June: Courses in Aseptic Techniques and Cell Culture: The Basics at the University of York – special bundle offer available for booking onto both courses ITSS Learning & Development Academy: New expert-led course offerings throughout 2026, with prices starting from £0 and flexible learning options
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
17 Dec 2025
Mark your calendars for 2026! Swipe below to see what exciting events and opportunities our community can look forward to in 2026 👇🏾
Dates for your diary in 202612–23 January: UK ITSS WinterFest, Online. 9 February: Collaboration Fund application deadline – Details on our website. 27–29 March: TMU Annual Conference, Calman Learning Centre, Durham University. 28–29 April: UK Technology Specialists Network Conference, Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon.
11–22 May: UK ITSS SpringFest, Online. 2 June: Technician Commitment Signatory Event, London. 1 July: Technicians in Partnership Conference, Newcastle University.
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
16 Dec 2025
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!
Photo of 14 technicians sat around 2 tables taking part in a workshop. Text reads: 'Looking back at 2025'. Technician Commitment logo.Text reads '8 new signatories'. Logos of the 8 new signatories arranged alphabetically: Bath Spa University; Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University; Malaghan Institute of Medical Research; Monash University; The Pirbright Institute; University of Cumbria; University of Westminster; University of Westminster.
Text reads '7 new supporters'. Logos of the 7 new supporter organisations arranged alphabetically: Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare; Association of Technical Staff in Psychology; The Chartered Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences; Institution of Chemical Engineers; University Biosciences Managers Association; Society for the Environment; University Vocational Awards Council.Text reads: '2 successful signatory events bringing together almost 200 signatory and supporter leads from across our community'. 2 photos showing all delegates who attended each of the 2 signatory events.
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
10 Dec 2025
We are proud to welcome the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to our global supporter community.

Read more on our website 👉 techniciancommitment.org.uk/the-associatio…

Learn more about IChemE 👉 icheme.org
Text reads: 'New supporter announcement: The Institution of Chemical Engineers Joins the Technician Commitment'. The Institution of Chemical Engineera (IChemE) logo. Decorative image of test tubes containing assorted colourful liquids.
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
1 Dec 2025
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
Collaboration Fund Now Open. Grants of between £100–1000 availableWhat is the Collaboration Fund? A small grants scheme that funds collaborative projects between Technician Commitment signatory institutions and external partners that advance the aims of the Technician Commitment Who can apply? Any staff member at a Technician Commitment signatory organisation. Collaborating external organisations do not need to be signatories. How much funding is on offer? Up to 5 grants ranging between £100–1000 each. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis. Swipe for funding criteria & application process
Your project is a collaboration with any UK-based external partner(s) – they don’t have to be a Technician Commitment signatory. The project will take place between 1 April and 31 December 2026 Your institution is a signatory to the Technician Commitment Your project advances at least 1 pillar of the Technician Commitment: Visibility, Recognition, Career Development and Sustainability Eligibility checklist More details on our websiteTo apply, complete the application form by 9 February 2026. Questions? See our website for more information or contact Clare Stevenson at tc@itss.org.uk
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
27 Nov 2025
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
Group photo of all 110 technicians who attended the November 2025 Technician Commitment signatory event
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
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.ht…
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
14 Nov 2025
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
Jiteen Ahmed, Head of Technical Services in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University, stands centre-stage at the Times Higher Education Awards ceremony, holding his Outstanding Technician of the Year Award trophy, flanked by Technician Commitment Programme Lead Kelly Vere MBE and one of the THE Award judges. s. All three are dressed in formal evening wear. Behind them, a large screen displays a photograph of Jiteen alongside bold text reading “Outstanding Technician of the Year – Winner: Jiteen Ahmed, Aston University"
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
10 Nov 2025
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
Collage celebrating the 8 nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year Award. Top row: Phil Chaplain, Engineering Services Manager and Health & Safety Coordinator in the School of Computing, Engineering & Technology at Robert Gordon University. Second row (left to right): Linda Lightley, Scientific Officer in the School of Design at Northumbria University; Jiteen Ahmed, Head of Technical Services in the College of Health & Life Sciences at Aston University; Alex Laude, Head of Biomedical Research Facilities at Newcastle University. Third row (left to right): Helena Brown, Technical Specialist in the School of Earth & Environment at University of Leeds; John Nicolson, Technician Development Adviser at University of Cambridge. Bottom row (left to right): Joe Rees-Jones, Research Technician in the School of Physics, Engineering & Technology at University of York; Kate Robinson, Ruminant Section Manager at Harper Adams University’s Future Farm
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
6 Oct 2025
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-…
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
2 Oct 2025
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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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
30 Sep 2025
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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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
17 Sep 2025
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-or…
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
4 Sep 2025
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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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
2 Sep 2025
@uk-itss.bsky.social is gathering research data from UK LGBTQIA+ technical professionals

10 min survey, 28 questions on comfort and inclusion at work, career progression, bullying and harassment & support at work. Respondents can win £100

👉 Take part research.shift-insight.co.uk/ITSS-LGBTQIA-S…
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
29 Aug 2025
The best way to stay up-to-date with Technician Commitment opportunities, events and news is via our newsletter! Sent out seasonally so your inboxes stay light.

Subscribe: eepurl.com/iTx2WM
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
19 Aug 2025
AutumnFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes taking place 8-12 September. Register for a workshop (or several!) here: itss.org.uk/free-learning-…
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
11 Aug 2025
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/…
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Technician Commitment@TechsCommit
6 Aug 2025
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/process/1QDN0U…
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