Our latest report spotlights 10 case studies of technical professionals driving sustainability improvements in higher education and research institutions. Read their stories👉 buff.ly/c2hTLvt

NEWS | What skills do technicians need right now? Our latest article looks at how the skills landscape is changing in HE and research, and introduces our new 2026 courses designed to support technical professionals at every stage of their career. buff.ly/DjYmJPk

Less than 50% of WinterFest tickets remain. Join our free online learning festival this January, with sessions from leadership and coaching to GitHub and Power BI. Connect with 1,000+ technical professionals. Book now: buff.ly/FLWE5So

Our new report showcases how technicians help make higher education and research more environmentally sustainable. The report ends with 7 recommendations to help empower environmental leadership in the technical community Explore the recommendations below 👇 Read the full report 👉 buff.ly/V90Nk9j

INSIGHT | New report showcases how technical professionals drive environmental sustainability in higher education and research Read our new report 👉 buff.ly/bIumgje

40+ technical professionals applied to our Knowledge Exchange Placement Programme last month. They help professionals learn specialist skills, save research time, and unlock collaborations. Next application closes 2 March 2026. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/MqA9JeY.

Monday reading: Meet the 8 shortlisted nominees for the 2025 @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year award ➡️ shorturl.at/6IVv0 We’re proud to sponsor the award – winner announced this Thursday at the #THEAwards

COMMENT | Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper We welcome the white paper, which aims to close the UK's education gap & boost productivity and the focus on skills and technical education, lifelong learning and technical excellence buff.ly/iPhmF44

COMMENT | Response to Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper We welcome the white paper and its focus on skills and technical education as national priorities, emphasising lifelong learning and technical excellence ➡️https://buff.ly/iPhmF44

Our Oct Digest is out, featuring: T Level case studies Response to further and higher education reforms Technical Teaching Recognition One-Day Workshop Oct & Nov Info about upcoming 2026 training Read buff.ly/NOpg4g2 Subscribe buff.ly/oA1waUB

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-technica...

Discover how apprenticeships can address the technical skills gap in academia and research. Our report highlights the Growth and Skills Levy (formerly Apprenticeship Levy) is widely under-used and untapped funds could help investment into technical careers Download the full report buff.ly/qMLJhhJ

Join the 2026 Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership✨ Enhance skills in leadership, culture and more. Delivered January - June 2026, online Free - sponsored by Research England Join 1000+ technicians in the #HerschelLeaders network ➡️ Apply now: buff.ly/H17Yteb

SURVEY | New LGBTQIA+ survey launched for technical professionals Gathering experiences on comfort and inclusion at work, career progression, bullying and harassment and support at work. 📋 10 minutes | 🤫 anonymous | 🎁 win £100 👉 Take part buff.ly/1eBAWzM

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Publications - UK ITSS

Publications, insight reports on hot topics and Government policy consultations from the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy.

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What does sharing technical infrastructure really look like in action? The ITSS Technical Capabilities Showcase maps 260+ technician-led facilities across the UK – unlocking access to equipment + expertise buff.ly/jFUoqF6 Funds available to access kit featured in showcase

Equipment Sharing Fund - UK ITSS

UK research professionals can apply for funding to access research technologies listed in the ITSS Technology Capabilities Showcase.

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Have you heard of our ITSS Capabilities Sharing Showcase? 🔬 250+ items listed from state-of-the-art research facilities and specialist equipment buff.ly/MJblw3l 💷 Equipment Sharing Fund for researchers, PhD students and Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) buff.ly/CmVnWeG

EVENT | Free online workshops at AutumnFest 🎓 Careers, interview skills, shaping policy, 📅 8 - 12 September 💻 Online Secure your place buff.ly/Uy4PI23

READ | Defining "research activities" Kelly Vere MBE, discusses future REF changes and the benefits for the technical community and people who make research possible in this blog. 🔗 Read online buff.ly/ySZSrY3

Today we celebrate two years of impact. Together with @tech-commit.bsky.social we've continued to champion technical talent, shape national policy, and support organisations 📸 The team behind our learning and development courses, research and policy, events and operations (Credit Alex Wilkinson)

📰 £40k funding for technical apprentices in physics and quantum @durham-university.bsky.social and University of Manchester have each received £20,000 to develop new technical apprenticeship roles Supported by @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and #EPSRC buff.ly/XagjihR

EVENT | Free workshops for technical professionals in #highered and #research 📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept 💻 Online ➡️ View full programme and secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp

💬 Research is powered by technical talent — and recognition is finally on the rise. Read Kelly' Vere's personal career journey and reflections in this article published in Nature Magazine. buff.ly/8D1x99Y

This time last week at #HETS2025 11 #PapinPrizes were awarded, 2 fantastic keynote speakers and an incredible celebration cake, marking ten years of HETS 📸 Credit: Alex Wilkinson

💬 UK universities are under financial strain. As institutions look to restructure, reduce costs and rethink delivery, there’s a clear need to make better use of the talent that already exists within them- Kelly Vere MBE

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NEW on Wonkhe: Too often seen as backroom staff, technical professionals are in fact key players in rethinking how universities operate. Kelly Vere explains how their insight and expertise are more vital than ever buff.ly/RU8bF1E

🎙️New Episode!🎙️ Don't miss our newest episode, a live recording of our #HETS2025 workshop with the amazing Kelly Vere from @tech-commit.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/2388868/epis...

EVENT | Free workshops for technical professionals who want to upskill 📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept 💻 Online ➡️ Secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp

📢 The MI Summer Newsletter is out now! This month: 🩺 Major health inequalities report launches in Parliament—@midshealth leads call for action across the region ⚡ @EnergyRA leads Westminster #NetZeroWeek roundtable 🏆 #PapinPrize winners announced at #HETS2025 Read it here ➡ buff.ly/PpYOr00

Simon explained what motivates him about his role as head of @babraham-bioinf.bsky.social "Working in a core facility has allowed me to see a diverse range of data and biological systems and build infrastructure and tools which can be used by many scientists both within and outside the Institute.”

AWARD NEWS | Following Simon's award for Contribution to Research in the #PapinPrizes, our article covers just a slice of Simon's impact on the Institute's research, on #bioinformatics and on empowering researchers across the world by demystifying data analysis. www.babraham.ac.uk/news/2025/07...