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Development opportunities for RTPs

Development opportunities for RTPs

As part of the X-CITED programme, we are committed to developing a bespoke training platform that addresses the unique needs of RTPs. This will be shaped by meaningful engagement with RTP communities to ensure it reflects their priorities and aspirations.

In addition to our tailored training initiatives (found on the X-CITED Events & Development Opportunities X-CITED Development Opportunities for RTPs page), we will curate and share a range of opportunities from external providers, offering RTPs access to a diverse suite of resources and learning experiences.

We invite all RTPs within the GW4community to contribute to this ongoing dialogue about future training needs. To share your ideas and help shape the programme, as well as hear about updates and events, please sign up to our mailing list here. Or, you can contact us at x-cited@gw4.ac.uk


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

Click here for more details


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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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University of Bath
University of Bristol
Cardiff University
University of Exeter