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Applications are now open for the 2021 Papin Prizes – the UK’s only awards entirely focused on recognising technical excellence in higher education and research.

This year’s prizes include the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given in honour of Professor Lord Bhattacharyya, founder Chairman of WMG at the University of Warwick, who was a passionate champion of the work of technicians.

The Papin Prizes recognise the outstanding work that higher education technicians do, often behind the scenes, to ensure that the highest possible quality of teaching and research can be delivered. Since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic the technical community has gone to huge lengths to be at the forefront of swiftly transitioning academic teaching online, and in undertaking all of the requirements in making university campuses COVID-19 secure for the start of the academic year.

To nomination someone for a Papin Prize, click here

The University submitted the Stage Two Self-Assessment and 36 month Action Plan for our Technician Commitment, signed by Professor Stuart Croft as Vice-Chancellor & President, to the Science Council. All the documents submitted are published on our TechNet pages.

Today is the launch of the second round of applications to various MI Talent funds (Technical Placement Scheme, Technical Conference & Skills Fund and Technician Led Training Fund). The applications are open until 5 March 2021 with the programmes to be completed by 30^th June.

Further details and how to apply can be found here.