What is the Technician Commitment?
The Technician Commitment is a university and research institution initiative, led by a steering board of sector bodies, hosted by the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy.
The Commitment aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.
UWSand the Technician Commitment
UWSproudly became signatories of the Technician Commitment in September 2024, reaffirming its dedication to supporting and advancing the careers of its technical staff across all campuses.
Following this commitment, UWSinstitutional lead Dr James Thompson (CEPS), Technical Co-lead Marie Anne Pringle (HLS), and administrative lead Kim Wight (HLS) have led on a number of activities, including a comprehensive series of roadshows to capture insights from the university鈥檚 technical community. This consultation informed the establishment of a Short Life Working Group, composed of volunteers from every School within 91影视破解版, tasked with developing the UWSTechnician Commitment Action Plan.
The Action Plan aims to highlight the vital contributions of technical colleagues, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensure that technical professionals鈥� voices are integral to strategic decision-making at all levels of the institution. The plan is structured around the .
Contacts
The main points of contact for all enquiries relating to the Technician Commitment are:
- Marie Anne Pringle, Co-Lead: MarieAnne.Pringle@uws.ac.uk
- Kim Wight, Administrative Lead: Kim.Wight@uws.ac.uk