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The Research England funded Policy Commission, chaired by Professor Sir John Holman, is conducting a high-profile survey about the roles and experiences of technical staff across UK higher education and research. These results will advance knowledge and status of our vital technical community and directly influence policy and government.

To have your say, simply click the link below to complete our short online survey. We will publish a report on the findings of this research.

Closing date: 28th February  

Completion time: 20 – 25 minutes

Prize draw: 1 of 4 x £100

The TALENT project Team is offering another round of two online courses, Influencing Skills and Building confidence. These courses have been run before and were very popular. In addition to this they are also going to be running the following NEW courses:

• Making the most of your appraisal

• Identifying your L&D needs

• Getting started with coaching techniques

• Coaching practice session

• Introduction to Unconscious Bias

• Beginners guide to personality preferences

Further details on the courses, including dates and how to book can be found using the following links:

Applications are now open for the 2021 Papin Prizes – the UK’s only awards entirely focused on recognising technical excellence in higher education and research.

This year’s prizes include the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given in honour of Professor Lord Bhattacharyya, founder Chairman of WMG at the 91¸£Àû, who was a passionate champion of the work of technicians.

The Papin Prizes recognise the outstanding work that higher education technicians do, often behind the scenes, to ensure that the highest possible quality of teaching and research can be delivered. Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic the technical community has gone to huge lengths to be at the forefront of swiftly transitioning academic teaching online, and in undertaking all of the requirements in making university campuses COVID-19 secure for the start of the academic year.

To nomination someone for a Papin Prize,