What's X-CITED?

X-disciplinary Challenges from Industry for Technical Expert Development (X-CITED) is an EPSRC-funded programme that will develop the skills of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs), supporting them to work with industrial partners in addressing real-world challenges.

Definition of RTPs:

“RTPs are specialists who apply their technical knowledge and expertise to advancing research.”

Explore the programme

Communities of Practice

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Industry Challenge Projects

Talent Bank

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X-CITED Events & Development Opportunities

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Other Development Opportunities for RTPs

Programme Team and Governance

About us:

Led by the University of Bath in partnership with the universities of Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, X-CITED is for RTPs by RTPs. Starting in April 2024, over the next three years, the X-CITED programme will become a regional demonstrator for new approaches to professional skills development for the sector.

The project will:

Develop peer networks and Communities of Practice for regional knowledge exchange around key technology specialisms;
Review RTP training opportunities and develop a unique training platform tailored to the needs of RTPs;
Create innovative mechanisms to connect industry with RTPs to progress industry challenge projects that deliver real-world impact;
Establish a Talent Bank of trainee RTPs to foster diverse pathways into technical careers and create capacity for senior RTPs to engage with industry;
Deliver a robust evaluation of the X-CITED programme to disseminate key outcomes and learning.

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