Free learning and development workshops at WinterFest

Nov 18, 2025

Archeologist technician works with cultural artifact with brush.

WinterFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes taking place 12 – 24 January 2026.

Registrations are now open for the free workshops. View the full programme on Eventbrite or click on the workshop titles below to secure your place.

Discover more learning and development courses here. 

Date Time Course Title
Mon 12 Jan 11am – 12noon Professional Development Opportunities with ITSS
Mon 12 Jan 12pm – 1pm Introduction to Data Visualisation using Power BI for Technicians
Tues 13 Jan 1.30pm – 3pm Introduction to Leadership
Tues 13 Jan 12pm – 1pm The Power of Calm
Wed 14 Jan 10am – 11am CV Reviews for Technicians 
Wed 14 Jan 1.30pm – 3.30pm Coaching Skills for Everyday Conversations
Thurs 15 Jan 2pm – 3.30pm Let’s Talk about Technicians: Careers in Research Software Engineering
Thurs 15 Jan 10am – 12noon Wellbeing and Resilience for Technicians
Thurs 15 Jan 12pm – 1pm Introduction to Cyber Security for Technicians
Fri 16 Jan 10am – 12noon Introduction to Project Management
Fri 16 Jan 2pm – 3.30pm Networking for technicians who hate networking
Mon 19 Jan 10am – 11.30am Career Planning for Technicians
Mon 19 Jan 2pm – 3.30pm Interview Essential for Technicians
Tues 20 Jan 10am – 11.30am Introduction to GitHub for Technicians 
Wed 21 Jan 12noon – 1pm The Power of Calm
Wed 21 Jan 2pm – 3pm Research Update – Career Pathways and Retention of Technical Staff
Thurs 22 Jan 9.30am – 11am What is effective technical teaching and training
Thurs 22 Jan 2pm – 3.30pm Lets Talk about Technicians: Careers in SimTech
Fri 23 Jan 10am – 12noon Introduction to problem solving
Fri 23 Jan 2pm – 3pm CV reviews for technicians