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:
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 Programme – Closing date 17th February. Starts March 2025
Technical Teaching Recognition Programme
If you’ve been supporting student learning in higher education for more than a year, have you considered professional recognition?
The new Technical Teaching Recognition Programme is designed for technical professionals who would like support applying for professional recognition via Fellowship of Advance HE.
TSN / Online / Fully funded
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
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