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STEMM-CHANGE is an EPSRC-funded project driving a positive change in culture and practices in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

The project takes a team science approach and is unique in that it acknowledges the diversity of the roles of staff that contribute to the research effort. Technicians make vital contributions to universities and research institutes. Their expertise enables teaching, research, knowledge exchange and outreach activities. STEMM-CHANGE is highlighting the equality, diversity and inclusion challenges facing technicians and designing and testing ways to address these challenges in order to advance EDI for all. In 2019, STEMM-CHANGE piloted a number of placements and we would now like to extend the opportunity to technical colleagues across the consortium.

On Thursday 13th February 2020 at 12.00pm, we will hold an- Our Technicians Commitment – Update for 2020 event, with lunch provided. This event will take place in the Oculus Building in room OC0.04 with lunch just outside. The session will cover many aspects of the commitment and by the end of this session, we hope you will have a better understanding of Warwick’s Technician Commitment and the timescales at which individual elements will be implemented. It will also provide an opportunity for feedback and ask any questions, in addition to networking with technical staff from across campus.

A wonderful time was had by all who attended the Technician's Christmas Extravaganza. Lots of mince pies were eaten and washed down with festive mulled wine. The event also brought many of the technicians together from across campus to participant in a team building exercise of making the tallest freestanding tower with dowel!