This list of publications contribute to the emerging academic field examining technical and research-enabling professionals in higher education and research. They help to strengthen the evidence base surrounding technical role and careers, supporting deeper understanding and informing institutional and policy practice.
Navigating ambiguity: strategic technical leaders and their role in knowledge exchange
The Journal of Technology Transfer. Published: 11 June 2026
Authored by Hannah Noke, Catrin Harris
Read online: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10961-026-10349-4
Driving Research Excellence through institutional support for technical and specialist capability
A report published by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in partnership with the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy examining how institutional support for technical and specialist capability can drive research excellence.
This paper features case studies of use to research culture leads, REF panel members and Technician Commitment leads.
Read online: https://zenodo.org/records/20698328?
Crossing and dismantling boundaries: recognising the value of professional staff within higher education
London Review of Education. Published: 28 August 2024
Authored by:
- Kelly Vere (UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)
- Charlotte Verney (Education and Student Success, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK),
- Tara Webster-Deakin (School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)
Read online: https://journals.uclpress.co.uk/lre/article/pubid/LRE-22-29/
Understanding university technicians’ role in creating knowledge exchange routines and capabilities: a research agenda
The Journal of Technology Transfer, Volume 49, pages 1606–1630 (2024). Published: 28 February 2024
Authored by Hannah Noke, Simon Mosey & Kelly Vere
Read online: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10961-024-10072-y
Technicians as teachers: the emerging role of technical staff within higher education teaching and learning environments
Journal for Further and Higher Education, Pages 1196-1210. Published 10 July 2023
Authored by Francis Wragg, Catrin Harris, Andy Noyes, Kelly Vere
Read online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0309877X.2023.2231380