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Tonbridge School achieve the Employer Champion award
The Science Council is delighted to welcome the first school to the Employer Champion programme. The award was presented to Tonbridge School on Thursday 23rd March 2023 as part of their first Science Technician Convention. The convention aims to develop and promote strong collaborative links between the state and private school sector across London and…
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New £5.5m national Institute of Technical Skills and Strategy to support UK’s bid to be a global research and innovation superpower
A new £5.5 million national institute is to be launched to ensure that the UK has the technical capability and capacity across academia, research, education, and innovation to enable the UK to be a global superpower in science, engineering, and the creative industries. The UK Institute of Technical Skills and Strategy (ITSS) is funded by…
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Enabling broader learning and enhanced destination for apprentices
The apprenticeship landscape can be seen as a chess board, where multiple pieces engage as a collective, but with their own needs, moves and specific skills. When combining the respective skills of the pieces in a positively tactical way, it can enhance and maximise the apprenticeship experience, delivering individuals that are competent, motivated, and skilled,…
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Apprenticeships: AstraZeneca
Photo credit AstraZeneca As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Science Council interviewed Kim Hardman – Director of UK apprenticeships and Karen Capper – Head of Microbiology of AstraZeneca, to find out more about how apprenticeships form an essential and growing part of their workforce. Which apprenticeships have you utilised? Across the business we…
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Nottingham Trent University becomes the latest Employer Champion
The Science Council awarded Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Employer Champion status at their Technician Conference on Monday 19th December 2022. The Employer Champion programme supports organisations which demonstrate professional development opportunities for staff, through professional registration of their scientists and science technicians. Moreover, these employers are also demonstrating their commitment to provide CPD opportunities for…
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Climate Conference
On 29th September the Science Council held its first ever policy conference titled The Science Council Climate Conference – The UK Pathway to Net-Zero. The event brought together Science Council members and other organisations from across the science and engineering community to discuss how the UK can meet its targets for reducing emissions and reaching…
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New report on technician experiences boosts sector-wide research culture insights
New report explores research culture from perspectives and experiences of technicians Report themes explore institutional behaviours, research quality and integrity, recognition and visibility Technician insights reveal: 46% felt that technicians play a significant role in changing research culture, the majority agreed that one thing that would improve research culture at work was ‘more recognition for…
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Queen Mary University of London has become an Employer Champion
Pictured is Anne Parry receiving the Employer Champion award from Jane Banks, Science Council External Relationships Manager, who runs the Employer Champion Programme. Alongside them is Nadia Rahman, Histopathology Manager, at Barts Cancer Institute, which is part of QMUL. Nadia became a CSci with IBMS as part of the process of the university becoming an…
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UCL become our latest Employer Champion
The Science Council is delighted to welcome University College London (UCL) to our Employer Champion Programme. UCL hosted a launch event on Thursday 28th July at the School of Pharmacy. Professor Nigel Titchener-Hooker, Dean of UCL Engineering and Senior Sponsor of the Technical Staff Project at UCL opened the event. “This is a celebration for…
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International Collaboration in Science
Above is a video recording of the panel discussion On Wednesday 15th June the Science Council held a panel discussion and networking reception to explore the complex challenges and opportunities in International Collaboration in Science. Background Science is a global endeavour and benefits enormously from collaboration. The UK scientific community has been broadly united in…
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University of Southampton launched as an Employer Champion
The Science Council are pleased to announce the University of Southampton has been awarded Employer Champion Status. A launch event took place on Wednesday 30th March as part of the University’s first ever Technician’s Conference. Science Council CEO, Helen Gordon, presented the award to Michael Butler, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences,…
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A National Report Reveals New Strategic Insight into the UK’s Higher Education and Research Technical Community
A new report which has generated strategic insight into the role of technicians in academia, research and innovation reveals a bold vision to strengthen the UK’s position in science, engineering and the creative industries. The TALENT Commission, funded by Research England, which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has published new data about…
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Black History Month: The importance of an effective EDI strategy
The Science Council spoke to Diversity Champion Rachel Lambert-Forsyth on the importance of an effective equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy. Many organisations have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy – however, targeted and clear approaches are essential for change and holding organisations to account. As Diversity Consultant and writer Carmen Morris noted in her…
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Black History Month: What does belonging look like in science?
Our sense of ‘belonging’ in a space can be integral to our ability to thrive, grow and stay in a space. In the workplace, a sense of belonging is key for individuals to progress, growth and most importantly – feeling comfortable and safe at work. Belonging can impact the career path and journey for black…
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Reflections on the last 4 years: From RSci to Papin Prize Finalist
Laurence Dawkins-Hall, University of Leicester As I often remark in my Professional Registration workshops and on social media, one of the benefits of registration is networking with a licensed body, providing potential opportunities to work with Science Council registrants and personnel. I can use myself as an example of somebody who has used my registration…
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Looking back on CPD Awards: Sheri Scott CSci
Sheri Scott CSci shares her experience following her commendation at the Science Council’s annual CPD Awards. Why did you decide to apply for the CPD Awards? I decided to enter the awards due to a recommendation from my professional body. I had recently been successfully re-audited for CSci which meant my CPD record was up…
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