TSN
The UK Technology Specialists Network (TSN) brings together technology specialists to learn new ways of working and to share knowledge and insights to support colleagues in similar roles.
What is TSN?
The UK Technology Specialists Network (TSN) is a growing community of technology specialists within UK universities and research institutes.
TSN members benefit from sharing of best practice, knowledge, skills and career development opportunities.
Who is TSN for?
Research Technical Professionals (RTPs), Research Software Engineers (RSEs), Data Wranglers and Technical Professionals working in creative arts and humanities roles in UK universities and research institutions.
Why join TSN?
Access to career development opportunities, funding opportunities and specialist workshops
Access expertise and support from members through the TSN Jiscmail. Annual conference for members
Supported by the Eningeering and Physical Sciences and Research Council and supports Technician Commitment action plans
The UK Technology Specialists Network Conference 2026
Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026, All day – Wednesday 29 April 2026, AM-only
Location: Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon, Bridgefoot, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6YR
Founding members
Ralph Adams
Head of NMR Spectroscopy, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester
Ian Hancox
UK ITSS Co-Director, Director of Research Technology and Technical Strategy, University of Warwick
Julie Herniman
Senior Experimental Officer, University of Southampton
Natalie Homer
Mass Spectrometry Core Manager, Senior Research Fellow, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, University of Edinburgh
Andrew Filby
Flow Cytometry and Single Cell Technologies Shared Resource Laboratory Director, Newcastle University
Shonna Johnston
IRR Technology & Services Director, University of Edinburgh
Lee Murphy
Head of Genetics Core, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, University of Edinburgh
Peter O'Toole
Director of the Bioscience Technology Facility, Vice-President Royal Microscopic Society, Head of Imaging and Cytometry, University of York
Alex Sossick
Head of Science Innovation Platforms, Natural History Museum
Kelly Vere
UK ITSS Director, University Director of Technical Strategy, University of Nottingham