The Research England funded TALENT programme has launched a webpage (https://www.mitalent.ac.uk/Homehttps://www.mitalent.ac.uk/Home) which includes an introductory video and brochure outlining what the project will achieve for the Midlands Innovation technical workforce. The Chair of the TALENT Policy Commission has also been announced as Professor Sir John Holman, University of York.

The Technician's Commitment Event was held at The Tower of London on the 6th November 2018. Attended by Warwick University, the event helps member institutions to engage with one another to promote the commitment and share best practice. The day long event consisted of seminars,talks and workshops which all help in understanding the progress,challenges and further work to be done by leading institutions on the commitment. The day ended with an evening reception, where Warwick University received an award for submission. This award was accepted by our Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Stephen Jarvis. A review of the event can be found on the Science Council website.