Accelerating and advancing UK technical skills and careers
Frontier Industries Skills Coalition launches to tackle 120,000 technical skills gap in the Digital & Technologies sector.
The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy is home of the Technician Commitment. We are funded by Research England and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Learn more.
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One route in can lead to many paths
Last week's announcement by the UK Prime Minister on new technical education routes from the age of 14 is a welcome and significant step. It recognises technical education as a first choice and creates an opportunity to rethink how we develop talent throughout...
How knowledge exchange placements transform careers & strengthen global collaboration
From bioimaging research to sustainable textile techniques, hydrogen labs and robotics research; the breadth and depth of technical expertise in higher education and research is huge. World-leading research and innovation moves quickly, whilst remote learning plays a...
Academic publications on technical and research-enabling professionals
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...