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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · 5d

#outreach opportunity with BBC Bitesize Careers Tour "Technicians: We Make the Difference". Theyre looking for panellists of early career tech staff <30yrs old who got into the role via a non-graduate degree route - email [email protected]

uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · 14d

#job for a Research Technician working in CNAP within @biologyatyork.bsky.social targeting molecular breeding and metabolic engineering of crop plants. Apply by 06/10/2025. More details here: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...

Jobs - The University of York

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wolflabs.bsky.social @wolflabs.bsky.social · 27d

Join us & Merck on 8 Oct, 2PM (GMT), or sign up for the playback.

View full agenda and sign up here events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c52b2d...

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Technician Commitment @tech-commit.bsky.social · Sep 5

Outstanding Technician of the Year 2025 shortlist:
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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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · 29d

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

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Sep 7

Congratulations to all the #technicians nominated for the
@timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year but especially to Joe Rees-Jones from SPET @york.ac.uk
audiolab.york.ac.uk/pp-joe-rees-...
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Joe Rees-Jones - AudioLab

Joe Rees-Jones Creative Technologist at Creative Media Labs Research Technician in Immersive Technologies at the AudioLab Email: [email protected] Interests Immersive audio Video game audio...

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Sep 7

#job for a research Technician in @BiologyatYork working in neuroscience labs providing technical & scientific support using molecular biology & Drosophila @exdrososcientia.bsky.social @yorkbioimaging.bsky.social & Chen lab. Apply by 19/9/35 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...

Jobs - The University of York

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Sep 7

#job for a part-time g5 laboratory technician in the International Pathway College responsible for inventories, purchasing, preparing experiments for Biology, Chemistry, Electronics & Robotics and H&S duties. Apply by 19/9/25 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...

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Technician Commitment @tech-commit.bsky.social · Aug 19

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-learnin...

Free learning and development workshops at AutumnFest - UK ITSS

AutumnFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes.

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Peter O'Toole @yorkbioimaging.bsky.social · Aug 26

Money Talks! At least it does for the success of many core facilties. A webinar with Emma Hesketh an me discussing all things around facilities.
www.thermofisher.com/uk/en/home/e...

@thermofishersci.bsky.social #UKTSN @ctlslifescience.bsky.social @rmsearlycareer.bsky.social @abrf.bsky.social

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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · Aug 26

📚 Keep up to date with our latest reports, insights and policy consultations online

➡️ We publish them all online here

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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Technician Commitment @tech-commit.bsky.social · Aug 29

The best way to stay up-to-date with Technician Commitment opportunities, events and news is via our newsletter! Sent out seasonally so you're inboxes stay light.

Subscribe: eepurl.com/iTx2WM

Technician Commitment

Technician Commitment Email Forms

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Aug 28

#job for a laboratory technician in dept. Archaeology & BioArCh working on 2x research projects spanning culinary archaeology in Britain and NE India. Apply by 15/9/2025. jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/labo... #career #techniciansmakeithappen

Jobs - The University of York

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Aug 20

#job INTERNAL recruitment for a technical specialist (core technician) to support plant and microbial biotechnology research in the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (CNAP) within @biologyatyork.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac... apply by 26/8/25

Jobs - The University of York

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Aug 14

#job opportunity for a Lab Manager in @uoylangling.bsky.social‬ working on a project on "sensorimotor feedback for language learning in first 3yrs of life". Apply by 26/8/25. More details: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/lab-... #recruitment

Jobs - The University of York

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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · Jul 25

💬 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.

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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · Jul 30

📰 £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

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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · Aug 1

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)

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Jul 24

Celebrating another #technician obtaining professional registration for Jennifer Rippingale @biologyatyork.bsky.social now RSciTech #IST #sciencecouncil @tech-commit.bsky.social #techniciancommitment #recognition #visibility #careerdevelopment #sustainability

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Jul 22

Valuing voices workshop for @uofytechs.bsky.social technicians - give the technician voice on how research should be designed and delivered to be equitable/responsible: Chemistry C/A/128 Thursday 24th July 1400-1530 (can leave early, bring laptop if available)

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Jul 16

#internal vacancy for a Plant Science Core Technician in
@biologyatyork.bsky.social maintaining / applying advanced expertise in both standard molecular biology techniques & specialised plant-specific methods. Apply by 23/7/2025 jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac... #job #career

Jobs - The University of York

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Jul 16

#internal vacancy for a Technical Specialist in @biologyatyork.bsky.social to manage the CL3 labs and act as lab manager in H&Q blocks 1 day/week. Apply by 22/02/2025 jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac... #job #career #vacancy #development

Jobs - The University of York

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Technician Commitment @tech-commit.bsky.social · Jul 10

Latest report published by @uk-itss.bsky.social showcases 12 case studies from institutions hosting T Level students

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Earlham Institute @earlhaminst.bsky.social · Jul 9

We're proud to support T Level Students at the Earlham Institute and a new report from @uk-itss.bsky.social today showcases the impact of industry placements for supporting young people to thrive in a range of scientific careers. 🥼

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T Level industry placements in higher education and research

Sector insights and practical guidance

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The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy @uk-itss.bsky.social · Jul 10

Huge congratulations to all the technical professionals who were nominated - an incredible 328 individuals from 63 institutions

Read the full list of winners here buff.ly/RB4GLYi

#PapinPrizes #HETS2025

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