Archived training and development opportunities

27th Nov 2024 – Training Day – Teaching and Learning Skills for Technicians (2 Day – DAY 1) – Become equipped with the tools you need to teach, demonstrate and contribute effectively to the student experience. HEaTED / Online / £923 – HEaTED members get a significant discount. Click here for more details

27th Nov 2024 – Training Day- Applying for Research Funding Masterclass – A chance to learn about the considerations of a research funding bid and develop a collaborative bid. MI Talent / In person / £923 – Free (& X-CITED can offer support with travel costs) Click here for more details

28th Nov 2024 – Training Day –Effective Communication & Networking Skills – Communicate and network with confidence. This course is CPD Certified by The CPD Certification Service. -HEaTED / Online / £351 – HEaTED members get a significant discount –Click here for more details

28th Nov 2024 – Training Day – Career Options for Early Career Technicians – An opportunity to hear about and discuss career options and pathways for technicians. MI Talent / Online / Free Click here for more details

4th December 2024 – Training Day –Teaching and Learning Skills for Technicians (2 Day – DAY 2) – Become equipped with the tools you need to teach, demonstrate and contribute effectively to the student experience. -HEaTED / Online / £923 – HEaTED members get a significant discount –Click here for more details

4th December 2024 – Training Day – The Power of Calm – Access your innate ability to achieve a calm and creative state of mind. – MI Talent / Online / Free – Click here for more details

4th December 2024 – Training Day – Let’s Talk About Technicians: Raising your Profile – A chance to hear from technicians who have been able to expand their role and raise their profile at a local or national level. – MI Talent / Online / Free – Click here for more details

9th December 2024 – Training Day -MI TALENT Health & Safety Symposium – A one day in-person meeting for technical and H&S staff in MI universities to springboard the community into the next phase. – MI Talent / In person / Free & X-CITED can support with travel expenses – Click here for more details

12th December 2024 – Training Day – Generating Income with Technical Facilities and Services – Learn how to maximise income generation using the technical resources and services that you already have. This course is CPD Certified by The CPD Certification Service. – HEaTED / Online / £412 – HEaTED members get a significant discount – Click here for more details

Funding – application closing date: 18th December 2024 – Facility Day Fund – This fund is designed to facilitate professional development and collaboration by providing financial support for Research Technical Professionals to host a facility day. – TSN / In person / Fully funded – Click here for more details

19th December 2024 – Training Day – SWOT for Career Planning – A dedicated time and space to create a SWOT analysis which you can use to inform your career planning and learning and development needs. – MI Talent / Online / Free – Click here for more details

Funding – application closing date: 18th December 2024 – Outreach Demonstrator Fund – Research Technical Professionals and Technical Specialists can apply for up to £6000 to develop exhibits to be used in an outreach capacity, known as demonstrator outreach units. – TSN / In person / Fully funded – Click here for more details

Funding – application closing date: 6th January 2025 – International Conference Fund – International conferences provide excellent opportunities to: 1. expand your network of technical specialists from across the world, 2. learn from the leaders of technologies, 3. explore cutting-edge developments in your area of expertise, 4. discuss best practise with colleagues and peers – TSN / In person / Fully funded – Click here for more details

Training Programme – starts: January 2025 – Technical Leadership Development Programmes – Technical Leaders Programme –For experienced technical leaders, our “Technical Leaders Programme” offers advanced insights and strategies to propel your technical career to new heights. – HEaTED / Hybrid / £1,050 – HEaTED members get a significant discount – Click here for more details

Secondment opportunities – starts: January 2025 – The National Robotarium / University of Birmingham Institute for Robotics / University of Leeds Robotics & AI – We are currently offering secondments and placements at the following – UK RAS STEPS / Secondment / Fully funded – Click here for more details

Training Programme – starts: January 2025 – Technician Career Development Programme – This programme is open to technical professionals in higher education and research who are feeling unsure about their future career path and how to progress. – TSN / Hybrid / Fully funded & X-CITED can offer support with travel costs – Click here for more details

Training Programme – starts: January 2025 – Project Management for Technicians – This programme is designed for technical professionals in higher education and research settings who manage multiple responsibilities, projects and people. – Learn new project management skills and tools to enhance your workload planning, whatever discipline or faculty you work in. – TSN / Hybrid / Fully funded & X-CITED can offer support with travel costs – Click here for more details

Funding – application closing date: 9th January 2025 – Mid-range equipment for biosciences research: ALERT 2024 – Apply for funding to purchase mid-range equipment for research across Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)’s scientific areas through ALERT 2024. – UKRI / Fully funded – Click here for more details

Event – 13th January – 24th January 2025 – WinterFest 2025: Your Ultimate Online Learning Festival for Technicians – WinterFest is an online festival dedicated to the continuous learning and development of technicians across the UK. From career development sessions to technical and personal growth workshops, WinterFest offers something for every technician. – MI Talent / Online / Free – Click here for more details

Training Day – 15th January 2025 – The Power of Calm – Access your innate ability to achieve a calm and creative state of mind. – MI Talent / Online / Free – Click here for more details

Training Day – 21st January 2025 – The Power of Calm – Access your innate ability to achieve a calm and creative state of mind. – MI Talent / Online / Free – Click here for more details

Training Day – 21st January 2025 – Change in the workplace for Technicians – The aim is to increase the knowledge and skills related to change management for technical staff. – HEaTED / Online / £228 – HEaTED members get a significant discount  Click here for more details