Resources Library
Reports and research delivered by the TALENT ProgrammeTALENT Programme: Interventions and Impact
Highlights extensive impacts of TALENT Programme. Published February 2025.
TALENT Equipment Sharing Brochure
Highlights technician-led equipment facilities across the Midlands. Published October 2024.
Creating and Maintaining Safe Environments: The Role of Technicians in Health and Safety
The report includes data, insights and ten recommendations based on 1,448 survey responses and 36 in-depth interviews. Published September 2023.
The Economic Value of Implementing the TALENT Commission Recommendations
Assesses the potential economic benefits of the enactment of the TALENT Commission’s recommendations. Published March 2023.
Research Culture: A Technician Lens
The report shares new insights on research culture including themes on institutional behaviours, research quality and integrity and recognition and visibility. Published September 2022.
TALENT Commission Report
The full report from The TALENT Commission. Published February 2022.
The Role of Technicians in Knowledge Exchange
This report shines a light on key themes within the role that technical staff play in knowledge exchange across the sector including the current landscape, visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability. Published November 2021.
Recruiting a Diverse Technical Workforce Checklist
A practical checklist to consider equality, diversity & inclusion within recruitment processes for technical staff. Published September 2021.
Funding Technical Staff in Research
Technician Commitment and UKRI to provide clarification around funding routes and mechanisms within R&I and insights to support planning and funding for technical roles. Published September 2021
COVID 19: The Impact on Technicians in UK Higher Education & Research
A report from the Technician Commitment and partners highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the technical community in higher education and research. Published August 2020.