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We are excited to launch the on-line skills directory with the aim to increase inter-departmental technician collaboration and mentorship and we need your help to populate the database!

The aim of the directory is to capture the skills and experience held by our Technicians, not only from their current job but also relevant skills from a previous role or hobby, external to the University. The information would be held in a central database to provide information on who to contact for those individuals wishing to network, obtain advice and guidance or select a mentor with the aim of developing current skills or obtaining information on potential new areas of work. The database could also assist with filling skill gaps across departments, where needed, or even at local Universities (Midlands Innovation Network) where there may be skills shortages or a development opportunity. In each case, we would ask your permission to be put into contact before any introductions.

We need your help to build a critical mass of data on the skills available across Warwick and would appreciate if you are able to take the time to fill in this Online Skills Questionnaire.

A collaborative report undertaken by the Technican's commitment in partnership with the Science Council, IOP, RSB, RSC, University of Nottingham and the University of Liverpool identifies and highlights the role that technicians play in supporting Student's mental health and wellbeing. The report offers a number of recommendations to the higher education sector, individual employers and to technicians themselves. To access the report in full, please click on the link: report-technicians-student-well-being

Warwick technicians had a great day at HETS 2019 despite the weather. The day was full of speakers and workshops with Warwick's Ian Hancox and Paul Johnson leading a packed workshop on Implementing the Technician Commitment- from the good, the bad and the ugly to the magnificent seven. There was informative presentations from a number of speakers which included, Helen Gordon from the Science Council, Dr Robert Hardwick from UKRI, Professor Alice Roberts from UOB and Dr Brian Tobin from Modelez International. One of the Papin Prizes was renamed the Lord Bhattacharyya- Lifetime Achievement Award. The day was topped off with the excellent news that Warwick Technician Steve Hindmarsh had won the Papin Prize for core facility, we congratulate Steve on this fantastic achievement.