TALENT Programme Legacy Resources
Training materials, publications and resources delivered by the TALENT programme.TALENT was a project which led and influenced change to advance status and opportunity for technical skills, roles and careers in UK higher education and research. It was funded by Research England from 2020 until February 2025.
It was led by the Midlands Innovation (MI) consortium of eight universities in collaboration with key stakeholder and industry partners.
It was the largest ever investment into technicians in higher education, whose specialist skills often go unrecognised, despite the crucial role they play in the success of universities and the growth of the UK economy.
Publications and best practice training materials from the TALENT Programme are available to help universities and research institutes champion and strengthen their technical workforce.
This online legacy resource is broken into four sections that can be accessed using the links below.
TALENT Commission Report
The TALENT Commission report and targeted recommendations that set out a blueprint for the future of the UK’s technical talent in higher education and research.
Implementing the recommendations
A quick reference guide collecting critical recommendations from The TALENT Commission report with best practice across the higher education and research sectors.
Training Materials
Explore a wide range of themed training materials, which are available in three sections – Careers, Learning and Development and Teaching.
Resources Library
Download all the essential research, policy and strategy reports previously delivered by the TALENT Programme since 2020.