Development opportunities for RTPs
Development opportunities for RTPs
Staff training opportunities at the GW4 institutions:
Please note: You will need your staff login details to access the training from within your institution.
Other development opportunities:
Workshop – 31st March 2025
Elevating Automation in Liquid Handling
An action-packed event filled with insights and networking opportunities for any technical professionals using automation and liquid handling. Organised by UK RAS Strategic Technical Platform (STEPS) and partners, there will be live demonstrations, hands on sessions of the Opentrons Flex and lab tours. All travel and associated costs will be covered. Places are limited so please register
UK RAS STEPS / In person – Liverpool / Free
Conference – Closing date: 31st March – Conference dates: 30th April – 1st May 2025
BBSRC Sparking Innovation Conference 2025
Who is the event for? Bioscience innovators, technicians, academics, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders to explore how bioscience is shaping the future. Anyone with an interest in bioscience innovation is welcome to share ideas, spark new collaborations and contribute.
Why should I attend? Expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and plenty of opportunities to network, this event will provide a space to connect ideas and people, helping to turn innovative research into future outcomes.
TSN / In person – Leeds / Free
Training Day – 2nd April 2025
How to make yourself transferable
Provide participants with essential methods and information to take charge of their own development and identify desirable skills they have to plan and achieve their ideal career.
HEaTED / Online / £351 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Conference – 9th-11th April 2025
UBMA Annual Conference
University Bioscience Managers’ Association’s 42nd annual conference which will be at Harper Adams University from 9th to 11th April 2025. The conference is open to all UBMA members as well as aspiring bioscience managers.
Technician Commitment / In person – Harper Adams University / Free
Training Day – 16th April 2025
Career Development for Technical Staff
Help technical staff enhance their career development by introducing the SOAR model and promoting a proactive approach to self-awareness, opportunity recognition, decision-making, and reflection.
HEaTED / Online / £351 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Conference – 29th-30th April 2025
UK Technology Specialists Network Conference
The conference aims to share insights, best practice and support colleagues in similar RTP roles.
TSN / In person – York / Free
Training Programme – 30th April & 7th May 2025 (2 days)
Advanced Leadership and Management Skill for Technical Staff
Focuses on you expanding your leadership capability, then builds your role in the team(s) that you lead within the organisation.
HEaTED / Hybrid / £923 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Funding – Closing date 30th April 2025
International Conference Funding
International conferences provide excellent opportunities to:
- expand your network of technical specialists from across the world
- learn from the leaders of technologies
- explore cutting-edge developments in your area of expertise
- discuss best practise with colleagues and peers
TSN / Fully funded
Training Day – 6th May 2025
Building & Delivering an Impactful Presentation
This hands-on session will equip you with essential techniques to ensure your presentations leave a lasting impression – whether you’re sharing research findings or discussing innovations in robotics.
You’ll learn:
- 3 core principles of a memorable presentation,
- Slide design techniques that enhance your message,
- A confidence-boosting preparation routine &
- Delivery skills to engage and captivate your audience
UK RAS STEPS / Online / Free
Email info@ukras-steps.org to sign up
Training Day – 8th May 2025
Leadership & Management Skills For Technical Staff
Designed to cover eight key topics, linking theories of leadership and management together with workplace experiences, thereby providing a more holistic approach to learning.
HEaTED / Online / £923 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Event – 12th-23rd May 2025
SpringFest – the online learning festival for technical professionals
SpringFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes.
It features two weeks of bitesize learning opportunities, 24 free online workshops and networking.
TSN / Online / Free
Training Day – 13th May 2025
Generating Income with Technical Facilities and Services
The aim of this course is to (1) introduce a successful income generation model developed at a university in London that is then (2) adapted and applied by technicians in their own organisation.
HEaTED / Online / £412- HEaTED members get a significant discount
Training Day – 14th May 2025
Assertiveness Skills For Technicians
The aim is to equip participants with the practical tools and techniques necessary to increase their assertiveness in the services and support environment.
HEaTED / Hybrid / From £228- HEaTED members get a significant discount
Training Day – 22nd May 2025
Practical Microscopy for Technicians
Learn about microscope components, configurations, resolution, and magnification, including brightfield and phase contrast techniques, with hands-on practice time.
HEaTED / In person only – Oxford / £520- HEaTED members get a significant discount
Training Day – 28th May 2025
Emotional Intelligence for Technicians
This course has been tailor-made to consider the four key attributes of EI in the technical environment, to help equip technicians, supervisors, team leaders and managers, to develop their behavioural competencies by understanding how they perceive and express themselves. Importantly, it will enable them to consider how they can effectively utilise EI, especially in decision-making and meeting the demands and pressures of the workplace.
HEaTED / Online / £351- HEaTED members get a significant discount
Conference – 4th June 2025
All Wales Technical Conference
This conference has been created and collaborated on by representatives from all 8 Welsh Universities and is supported by Wales Innovation Network and Technician Commitment.
Join 200 technical colleagues for a day of networking, collaboration and seminars where we hope to “Empower Technicians”.
Technicians Commitment / In person – Wales /
Event – 18th June 2025
UK RAS Strategic Technical Platform (STEPS) Showcase Event!
This event will celebrate the significant contributions of Research Technical Professionals within the field of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, and provide them with new skills and exciting opportunities for further development.
Our agenda is packed with thought-provoking sessions, including presentations celebrating technical excellence, a panel exploring new visions for career pathways, and interactive workshops where you can contribute to shaping the future of the industry. Plus, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow engineers, technicians, academics and industry leaders from across the UK. Whether you’re looking to gain fresh insights or forge new connections, this event is not to be missed!
UK RAS STEPS / In person – London / Fully funded
Conference – 9th July 2025
UK Higher Education Technicians Summit – HETS2025
The event addresses key topics and issues impacting the technical community along with sessions that facilitate the sharing of best practice across the sector and is open to Technical Managers, Technical Specialists, Research Technical Professionals, Heads of Technical Services, Technician Commitment leads and Technical Apprentices.
TSN / In person – Burbage / Free
