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:
University of Exeter only – Closing date Friday 21st Feb – Event – 5th- March 2025
Encouraging Innovation and AI in Environmental Agencies
Foster collaboration, networking, and idea generation among the Joint Centre, EA, NRW, SEPA, Met Office, and FFC around common issues all agencies face.
The outcome of the workshop will be a shortlist of potential projects that could be explored in collaboration with the Joint Centre and then search for appropriate funding avenues such as the current Catalyst call.
Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence / In person – Exeter / Free
Workshop – 26th- Feb 2025
Writing a Business Case
This interactive workshop, led by Sandy Sparks, will provide you with an opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and confidence, consider stakeholders and strategy, and discuss the essential elements of a business case. Tailored specifically for technicians working in Higher Education and Research Institutes, the session will provide you with:
- Increased knowledge of essential elements in a business case proposal.
- Examples of different types of business cases to enable you to write your own.
- Development of skills and confidence to assist your personal and professional development.
- A chance to network and build inter-institutional connections.
TSN ROKS / Online / Free
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
Event – 5th- March 2025
Secret Lives of Technicians
Connect with the HEaTED community at this informal networking event, where technicians from across the network share their experiences and insights.
HEaTED / Online / Free
University of Exeter only – Call for proposals – Closing date 7th- March 2025
JCEEI Research Catalyst Award
The Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence (JCEEI) is inviting proposals for the JCEEI Research Catalyst Award.
The awards provide fully funded time of a postdoctoral researcher (PDRF) / data scientist (DS) to support early-stage collaborative research projects relating to data science / AI for environment, climate, and sustainability.
Submission deadline for this initial JCEEI Research Catalyst Award call is 12.00 on Friday 7th March 2025, with outcomes announced by early April 2025.
Funding – Closing date 10th- March 2025
£100K funding for Physics Technical Apprentices
A share of £100k is available for UK higher education institutions to employ a new Physics Technical Apprentice.
Five universities have already benefited from last year’s funding round, thanks to support from the Institute of Physics and EPSRC.
TSN
Training Day – 12th March 2025
Burnout to Balance
Take positive steps in managing stress so that you can become resilient. This course concentrates on how technicians can manage stress utilising key strategies to be both aware of stress and how to mitigate its effects.
HEaTED / Online / £228 – HEaTED members get a significant discount
Workshop – 31st March 2025
Elevating Automation in Liquid Handling
An action-packed event filled with insights and networking opportunities for any technical professionals using automation and liquid handling. Organised by UK RAS Strategic Technical Platform (STEPS) and partners, there will be live demonstrations, hands on sessions of the Opentrons Flex and lab tours. All travel and associated costs will be covered. Places are limited so please register
UK RAS STEPS / In person – Liverpool / Free
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
Funding – Closing date 30th April 2025
International Conference Funding
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 / Fully funded
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
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
