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2 Mar 2020: 10.00 - 11.30

13 May 2022: This series of meetings are for technical managers and leaders across the University to meet informally and talk about the successes and challenges of this part of their role. The meetings are for all those who are professionally responsible for

30 May 2018: The Technician Commitment Working Group has been convened to advance activities in respect of technician development and recognition, under the University's commitment to action in the five areas identified by the Science Council as affecting

20 Jun 2018: Therefore we will leave the previous call for action below for now, although you are of course still welcome to submit feedback and opinions on our new Action Plan. ... Why not develop some new skills and help shape the future of the sector.

18 Jan 2024: Learn new skills beyond your current role. Experience for your CV. ... We will provide meeting throughout the year. We will help wherever we can and develop new projects together.

19 Oct 2023: Our 'Focus on Technicians' Project showcases some of the very different roles and skill technicians across the University have.

20 Oct 2023: AT the same time we can raise the profile of our roles and skill with colleagues and maybe even develop some new skills too.

13 May 2022: Have you ever wished you could get 10 minutes with a senior colleague to ask their advice on how they would handle something? Are you interested in the career pathways of senior technical staff? Have you ever wondered how others approach challenging

30 May 2018: Awards that recognise the role of technical staff in delivering excellence and grants that technical staff can apply for. Award Details HEaTED STEM Inspiration Awards HEaTED STEM Awards open to technical staff.

28 Apr 2021: The Science Council has written to the Vice Chancellor to commend the work done on our Technician Commitment Action Plan, led by Professor David Cardwell and Personal and Professional Development.

13 May 2022: Hosted at the Department of Engineering, come along for a tour, do some networking or to hear how the University is engaging technical staff via the Technician Commitment. Events include: Tours of the workshops and the Dyson Centre for Engineering

25 May 2023: Then you will feel much more confident to apply for the roles you’re interested in and will be better equipped to hit the ground running once you start your new

20 Nov 2018: trains all new users on scientific equipment, ensures health and safety legislation is met and deals with laboratory finances. ... They have given him the opportunity to attend training relevant to his role and given him the freedom to try new things and

1 Nov 2018: organised the move of the group's laboratory to its new site in Trumpington Street, planning the layout of the new lab and overseeing the transfer of all of the equipment. ... Tony continues to be committed to his role, passionate about what he does and

10 Apr 2019: Current role: Chief Technician and Facilities Manager, Department of Archaeology First role: Trainee technician in the Research and Development Department of a healthcare supply company. Completed a Foundation Degree in Applied Biology whilst in the

7 Nov 2018: Some frequently asked questions about professional registration are answered on the Science Council and Institute of Science Technology (IST) websites.

31 Mar 2022: To help, the new Guidelines on Professional Development for Researchers explain the different types of learning and development activity and include lots of ideas.

23 Apr 2019: Current role: Lead Technician Building Services, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge First role: Apprentice placement at Cambridge Research Institute (CRUK) whilst completing a Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

13 May 2022: This highly interactive virtual workshop will enable you to step back from the ‘day-to-day’ and focus on your career objectives, short and long term. You will have the opportunity to explore what development opportunities you could grasp and

10 Mar 2022: Technicians Make it Happen is a campaign that is helping to highlight the growing demand for technicians and offers a range of useful information and resources for aspiring technicians.

30 May 2018: The University is committed to nurturing talent and developing expertise through providing relevant apprenticeships across all of its departments and institutions.

23 May 2019: 13:30 - 16:00

7 Nov 2018: Professional registration provides independent recognition of you achieving and maintaining the exacting standards required in your profession.

7 Nov 2018: You can apply for CSci, RSci or RSciTech through the Science Council's online system. This supports you to complete both your registration and your membership application. There is also the option of applying through the Science Council licensed

22 Oct 2019: National updates and developments including the brand new Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy and the MI TALENT commission report.

2 Mar 2020: Risk accepted that new recruit might leave; potential upgrade if role expands.

2 Mar 2020: 10.00 - 11.30

13 May 2022: Interested to see what other technicians do? Join us for this new series of lunchtime talks where a senior technician will explain their job and the career pathway they took to

23 May 2019: Martin Howes, Sustainable Labs Coordinator, leads the Green Labs initiative, which aims to improve the environmental performance of the University’s labs and research facilities: “The Green Labs initiative is run by the University’s

29 Mar 2021: from events had been positive, in particular the new collaborations and the sharing of facilities and.

1 Dec 2020: PPD/TCC. Action needed - 2. 21. Identify gaps in the training available for technicians; introduce new and updated training in response.

29 Jan 2024: JN/RC. R10, R6. Action needed - 2. 9. Work with the new ITSS (Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy) to promote external training opportunities and collaborations. ... JN. Ongoing/in progress. 27. Identify gaps in the training available for