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:
If you require funding to attend RTP focused training/development opportunity, please email x-cited@gw4.ac.uk to explore how we can support you.
Training – Open Ended
Introduction to Python for Health Research
You will be able to use Python to import and manipulate datasets, and be confident in performing programming operations such as using conditionals, loops, and functions, as well as conducting basic statistical analyses
FUTURES / Online / Free
Training – Open Ended
Data Standardisation
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of data standards in modern health research
- Understand the application of different kinds of data standards during the various research stages
- Take steps towards more effective reproducibility and data harmonisation
- Understand and utilise reproducible data workflows
FUTURES / Online / Free
Training – Open Ended
Bringing Software as a Medical Device to Market
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the different categories of medical device
- Explain the differences between the three key markets for medical devices
- List the risk classes and compliance processes used by regulators
- Create a Quality Management System
- Describe processes used to rectify quality problems
- Explain how medical devices are evaluated for both clinical and health economics outcomes
FUTURES / Online / Free
Training – Open Ended
Research Software Engineering
You will learn about various software development methodologies, tools, and techniques that are commonly used in research software engineering. You will also learn about best practices for software design, coding, testing, and documentation, and how to apply these principles to your own software projects. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the key challenges and considerations that are unique to the research software engineering domain, such as ensuring reproducibility and collaboration, and balancing the trade-offs between performance and code maintainability.
FUTURES / Online / Free
Workshop – CLOSING DATE: 31st October 2025 – Workshop held 26th-29th January 2026
Proposal Writing Workshop
This is a unique opportunity for you to join a workshop designed to boost your understanding and confidence in crafting successful proposals. This fully-funded workshop is specifically tailored for Research Technical Professionals and will cover the entire funding process from start to finish.
TSNROKS / In person – Warwick / Free
Event – 14th November 2025
Storytelling for Research, Unleash the Power of Narrative –
Sharpen your skills in presenting research with this practical, hands-on session.
UKRAS STEPS / Online / Free
Event – 27th November 2025
UK-RAS STEPS Cambridge Knowledge Exchange Workshop
Join us for an engaging afternoon of knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration at the University of Cambridge. This fully funded workshop is open to Research Technical Professionals working in or with Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS).
The event will feature a series of interactive sessions designed to foster discussion, share best practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration across the RAS community.
UKRAS STEPS / In-person Cambridge / Free
Member vacancies – CLOSING DATE 31st December 2025
UKRI Digital Research Innovation Pool; Supporting Technical Review, Insight, Knowledge and Evaluation (STRIKE)
The UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure Pool: Supporting Technical Review, Insight, Knowledge and Evaluation (STRIKE) is a newly established group that provides impartial, high-quality technical advice to both the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Programme Team and the UKRI DRI Committee (DRIC).
The UKRI DRI Programme is a £129 million UKRI initiative to develop a coherent state-of-the-art national DRI. It will seamlessly connect researchers and innovators to the computers, data, tools, techniques and skills that underpin the most ambitious and creative research. STRIKE supports the ongoing development and assurance of the UKRI DRI Programme.
As a STRIKE member, you will draw on your expertise to help ensure the technical feasibility and robustness of the UKRI DRI Programme’s plans and investments.
UKRI / Hybrid / Free
Member vacancies – CLOSING DATE 7th November 2025
Research Infrastructure Strategic Advisory Team
We are looking for up to seven new members with experience across physical and digital research infrastructures, including:
- Experience of managing an internationally recognised scientific facility including Research Technical Professionals (RTPs)
- Digital or capital research infrastructure early career researcher
- Industry
- Digital research infrastructure RTP including research software engineers
- Physical research infrastructure RTP
- Physical sciences facility user or representative of user group
- Open vacancy
UKRI – EPSRC / Hybrid / Free
Training Programme – APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 4th November 2025 – Course starts Jan 2026
Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership
The Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership is a national programme designed to elevate and advance opportunities for women, who are current or aspiring leaders in technical roles.
ITSS / Hybrid / Free*
Training – 29th Jan 2026
Introduction to University Planning for Technical Leads
Enhance your understanding of how universities plan and measure performance. This one-day online course introduces key concepts in institutional planning – helping technical leads engage more effectively with planning cycles, metrics, and strategic priorities.
By the end, you’ll be able to identify the right colleagues to collaborate with, distinguish between technical and interpersonal skills needed for planning, and align your team’s work with institutional goals.
HEaTED / Online / From £228
Event – 12th – 23rd January 2026 *Booking opens Nov 2025*
WinterFest 2026
Two-week online festival of learning. Free online sessions on personal and career development, technical teaching, frontier technologies, accessibility in the technical workplace and more.
ITSS / Online / Free
Booking opens Nov 2025
Training – 10th March 2026
Technical Services Career and Promotion Pathways
Designing effective career and promotion pathways is essential for building motivated, high-performing Technical Services teams. This new course guides delegates through the process of creating sector-leading, strategically aligned pathways that clarify roles, define progression, and strengthen collaboration across business areas.
Participants will gain hands-on experience developing taxonomies, role outlines and promotion criteria, while learning how to build project teams that co-create and deliver excellence.
HEaTED / Online / From £289
Event – 28th -29th April 2026
UK Technology Specialists Network Conference
The Technology Specialists Network was established by the Research England funded TALENT Programme. The network, which aims to share insights, best practice and support colleagues in similar roles, now sits within the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy.
This is the fourth Technology Specialists Network conference to take place and is open to technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes. Delegates who register will be contacted nearer the date for more information regarding which breakout sessions they wish to attend.
TSN ROKS / In person – Stratford-upon-Avon/ Free to attend
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
