Development opportunities for RTPs
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
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
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
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
Funding – application closing date: 6th January 2025
International Conference Fund
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 / In person / Fully funded
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
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
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
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
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
Training Programme – starts: 1st February 2025
Technical Leadership Development Programmes – Stepping into Technical Leadership
For those aspiring to become future technical leaders, our “Stepping into Technical Leadership” programme provides a solid foundation to kickstart your journey onto the Technical Leadership Programme.
HEaTED / Hybrid / £1,050 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Training Day 5th February 2025
Positive Influencing Skills
Gain a greater awareness of your core style; your signature strengths and the areas that you may wish to flex in order to enhance your impact with others.
HEaTED / Online / £228 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Event – 5th February 2025
Secret Lives of Technicians
This upcoming networking event is all about celebrating the invaluable contributions of technicians across our community. Whether you have a fascinating project, a little-known skill, or simply want to offer a glimpse into your professional world, we encourage you to get involved.
HEaTED / Online / Free
Event – 10th February 2025 (Register by the 31st January)
In-person meeting for RSEs in the South West
RSEs in the South West are meeting in-person at Met Office Exeter HQ on Monday, February 10, 2025 to showcase interesting topics, share knowledge and build networks. All are welcome!
If you would like to attend, please fill in this registration form by Friday, January 31, 2025.
MET Office / In-person (Exeter) / Free
Training Day – 11th February 2025
CV Analysis and Interview Skills
A CV and personal statement analysis as a membership benefit to technicians in member organisations.
HEaTED / Online / Free to HEaTED members
Training Day – 18th February 2025
Sustainable Science and Green Laboratories
Increase awareness of laboratory sustainability and provide tips, advice and solutions for effective practice.
HEaTED / Online / £228 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Training Programme – starts: 3rd March 2025
Knowledge Exchange Placement Programme
UK technical staff who want to expand their skills and knowledge in a specialist area through a placement, can now apply to the Technical Skills Knowledge Exchange Placement Programme.
TSN / In person / Fully funded
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