This year, technicians will be recognised in the biggest celebration of UK higher education – the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The event will showcase outstanding work across a wide range of university activity, demonstrating excellence across our sector. Today Outstanding Technician of the year opens for entries. The award, sponsored by the Technician Commitment , will be given to an individual whose exceptional practical skills, commitment and vision have enabled the highest quality of teaching, research or knowledge transfer. The award is open to technicians working in any discipline in UK universities and research institutes. Entries will be accepted from institutions, individuals themselves, their colleagues or students and close on 5 June 2019. Judges will be looking for evidence of a technician’s essential contribution and would like to hear examples of outstanding work during the 2017-2018 academic year. Outstanding Technician of the Year will be presented at THE Awards on 28 November in London, for further information or to enter please follow this link: Outstanding Technician of the Year