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:
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
Event – 1st July 2025
HEaTED Networking event for Technicians
This event will focus on sessions designed to foster meaningful connections along with technical facility tours. Technicians from all disciplines and institutions welcome.
HEaTED / In person – Salford / Free
Event – 1st-3rd July 2025
Microscience Microscopy Congress 2025
One of the biggest events of its kind in Europe, mmc2025 incorporating EMAG 2025 will bring you the very best in microscopy, imaging and cytometry from across the globe. With six parallel conference sessions, a world-class exhibition, workshops, satellite meetings, an international Imaging Competition and more, it is simply the place to be for anyone who uses a microscope for work, study or pleasure.
The event will encompass:
- an international scientific conference of six parallel streams, covering an enormous range of microscopy, cytometry and imaging topics.
- a huge FREE to ATTEND exhibition with companies both large and small showcasing their latest equipment and available to answer your questions.
- meetings & workshops covering the latest emerging topics
MMC Series / In person – Manchester / From £430.00
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
Event – APPLICATION DEADLINE 15th August 2025 – Event held 22nd-28th February 2026
Macro to Micro: Quantitative Plant Imaging Across Scales
This Workshop will showcase and bring together interdisciplinary researchers utilising imaging across different spatial levels in plants. It aims to forge links across these differing imaging areas to increase our holistic understanding of plant physiology.
IMC21 / In person – Buxted Park, East Sussex / TBC (application required)
Conference – 17th September 2025
International Research Culture Conference
IRCC25 will showcase innovative research culture initiatives and capture knowledge through the publication of a Research Culture Special Issue
ITSS / Hybrid / Free
Event – 28th August 2026 – 5th September 2026
21st International Microscopy Congress IMC21
A major scientific event held every four years, considered the “Olympics of Microscopy”. It provides a global platform for researchers, industry leaders, and experts to present and discuss cutting-edge research in microscopy.
IMC21 Congress theme is The Next Generation – Embracing the Responsible AI Revolution.
This overarching conference theme is representing a compelling and forward-looking vision and captures the spirit of innovation and evolution.
IMC21 / In person – Liverpool / From £350.00
