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X-CITED Knowledge Exchange Placement (KEP) Fund 

The GW4 X-CITED Knowledge Exchange Placement (KEP) Fund is available for Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) working within Engineering & Physical Science (EPS) across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter Universities.

This fund of up to £600 should be used by RTPs to engage in knowledge sharing activities with colleagues from other GW4 institutions to develop connections, gain new knowledge and develop technical skills. 

Activities may include but are not limited to:  

• Hands-on experience using research equipment or software, either at GW4 premises or with a GW4 partner 

• Visits to GW4 institutions housing bespoke equipment to obtain informal training 

• Attendance at seminars within the technical remit (at GW4 institutes)

• Attendance at small hackathons, workshops or webinars (at GW4 institutes)

• Attendance at small technical community collaborations or events (at GW4 institutes)

This fund can be used to cover the costs of travel to & from GW4 institutions, accommodation (if required) and TRAC facility use (if required) 

For more details and to apply, please complete the X-CITED KEP Fund Application Form and email this to x-cited@gw4.ac.uk 

(Only staff in a technical role/pathway or aligned with a RTP role (for guidance on eligibility please contact x-cited@gw4.ac.uk) are eligible for this funding. PGRs and PDRAs are not eligible.)

X-CITED Technical Training Fund 

The GW4 X-CITED Technical Training Fund is available for Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) working within Engineering & Physical Science (PSE) across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter Universities.

This fund of up to £2000 per application could be used by RTPs to obtain training in use of shared, high-value or bespoke equipment or skill development, where the training does not exist within GW4 institutions; activities may include but are not limited to:  

• Equipment manufacturer training courses 

• Third party training courses  

• Bespoke software courses or training 

• Visits to institutions outside GW4 housing equipment to obtain training 

• Certified training courses relating to research equipment use  

This fund can be used to cover the costs of registration of training courses, travel to & from training courses and accommodation (if required).

For more details and to apply, please complete the X-CITED-Technical-Training-Fund-Application and email this to x-cited@gw4.ac.uk 

(Only staff in a technical role/pathway or aligned with a RTP role (for guidance on eligibility please contact x-cited@gw4.ac.uk) are eligible for this funding. PGRs and PDRAs are not eligible.)

Technical Leadership in Action: Influencing Without Authority

Leadership is not only about job titles. Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) often supervise, guide, influence and champion others every day, but do not always recognise or record it.

This engaging one-day workshop will help you identify where you are already having impact, strengthen your confidence and capability, and develop practical strategies for working with stakeholders, handling challenge and showcasing your contribution more effectively.

You will leave with practical tools, clearer language for your contribution, and stronger insight into how to evidence your impact.

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

Health & Safety in the Lab

Gain insight on applications of health & safety in different types of labs. Use your learning to develop a new safety procedure for their lab

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

Building Collaborations

Be guided through different types of collaborations, how to find collaborators and aspects to consider when engaging in collaboration.

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

X-CITED In-person Community Day

Join us in Cardiff for our in-person X-CITED Community event.

Bringing together members of our Communities, as well as other GW4 RTPs, join u for a day of networking, workshops and community activities, designed to knowledge share, connect and create collaborations.

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

IT Skills for RTPs

Learn advanced IT tools used by researchers and how these can improve efficiency.

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

Coming in 2027

Facility Costing

Gain knowledge of the TRAC system for costing facilities. RTPs will learn skills on how to appropriately register cost of consumables for facilities.

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

Managing a Facility

Understand the aspects of running a facility, from budget to staff management. They will also learn the skills required to successfully run a facility.

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

RTP Mentoring

Understand the requirements of mentoring, how to become a successful mentor/mentee and the benefits of taking part in mentorship programmes.

(Open to all Research Technical Professional (RTPs) within GW4 (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter).

Available recordings

• What is Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC)? webinar – email x-cited@gw4.ac.uk to be sent the recording
• X-CITED Digital Training Programme #1: An introduction to prompt engineering for coding – email x-cited@gw4.ac.uk to be sent the recording