TSN ROKS offers a range of learning and development opportunities to support technical professionals in building their skills, confidence and networks.
Whether you are looking to develop in your current role, explore future career opportunities, strengthen your professional skills or connect with colleagues across the technical community, our programme includes opportunities to support different interests, experience levels and development needs.
Explore the opportunities below to find out more about upcoming workshops, events, resources and development activities.
Implementing Accessibility in Labs Workshop
University of East Anglia – Friday 13th November | 10am – 4pm
Dr Katherine Deane from University of East Anglia will lead this one day, in person, workshop exploring how accessibility can be meaningfully implemented within laboratory environments. The session will examine how ableism is systematically embedded within lab culture, practices, and infrastructure, and will consider approaches for creating change at both an individual and organisational level. Participants will explore key accessibility principles, discuss practical strategies for inclusive lab design and working practices, and gain insight into setting and achieving realistic accessibility targets within research and technical environments. Participants will also have a tour of Dr Deane’s labs and will be able to see first-hand how to implement changes to improve accessibility.
Places are limited and where demand exceeds capacity, participants will be selected based on their role and what they hope to gain from the workshop. Those who did not attend the online version of the workshop will be given priority.
The workshop is free to attend. Accommodation for the night of Thursday 12th November can be provided where required and travel costs will be reimbursed by TSN ROKS.
TSN ROKS Learning and Development Workshop
University of Warwick – 7 and 8 December
This free two day workshop will involve sessions based around developing the skills needed by technical professionals to aide in career development and progression. Sessions will include project management, communication skills, carer planning and more. Please see this webpage for further information on the sessions and how to apply.
TSN ROKS Proposal Support Workshop
University of Warwick – 18 – 21 January 2027
This free 4-day residential workshop takes attendees through the entire grant writing process, from forming a bid writing team through to post award processes. Applications to attend will open in October.