Welcome to Manchester’s Technical Commitment, part of the national Technician Commitment scheme.
Our goal is to improve the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical staff in The University of Manchester.
We are looking to build a broad community of technical staff including technicians and technical and data experts and this website is your source of the latest information relevant to UoM technical staff. This is a community site so contact us if there are news, events or resources that you’d like to share.
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Our Mission, Vision, Purpose and Goals
The University’s One PS approach and looking at the ways of working within Professional Services had led to reviews being undertaken within Technical Services, affecting all faculties. Whatever your experience has been or what your thoughts are of this process, we...
Mentorship – the power of Manchester Gold for Technical Staff
Article written by Cassandra Hodgkinson (Technical Operations Manager, FBMH)“Mentoring is about empowering individuals to ask powerful questions to help individuals to think – reframe – explore – devise on a way forward”.Insight shared by Prof Judith Williams at the...
Technical Development Group – a focus for professional development
The Technical Development Group has been created by technical colleagues (MTC Leadership Group) as an organising and coordinating function for professional development, role mapping and workforce planning that aligns the career aspirations of our existing staff with...
T-Level Annual Employer Thank You Event: University Receives Gold Award
Over the past year, the Skills and Development Team has utilised experience gained from operating the Technical Apprenticeship Programme to work alongside The Manchester College to assist in the implementation of T-levels. The Manchester College’s vision: “At The...
Apprentice Project Celebrates Dementia Awareness
World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on 21 September as part of World Alzheimer's Month.The theme for World Alzheimer's Month in September...
University of Manchester Technical Apprentices Rewarded for their achievements
On Friday 24th June 2022, our Technical Apprentices were invited to attend an annual awards evening with one of our training providers, Stockport Engineering Training Association (SETA). This event showcased apprentices attending SETA and their achievements during...
Apprentice reaches WorldSkills Regional Heat
One of our Electrical Electronic Engineer Apprentices, Joe Cook, had the opportunity to participate in the Electronics WorldSkills competition. WorldSkills are an independent charity, working with employers, education, and governments to support young people across...
Manchester’s Technical Commitment recognised with national award
During the Technician Commitment Signatory event on 15 June 2022 The University of Manchester received the Institutional Award in recognition of the commitment and positive progress to ensuring visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of...
An Invitation to Queen’s University, Belfast 27th May 2022
Michael Hughes (Teaching Laboratories Manager, Department of Chemistry) and Sandra Taylor (Senior Buildings Technician, FSE Infrastructure and Facilities) were invited to Belfast to attend the Queen’s University’s Technician Showcase and co-host a session of...
TALENT Commission Report – Action required from all
In February 2022 the TALENT Commission Report was released and the occasion marked with an online virtual event. As we return to attending in person events, on Tuesday 24th May a Parliamentary reception to commemorate the report realised hosted. There were a small...
General Assembly Workshop – May 2022
Colin Baines is the Head of Technical Skills and Development, and Technical Apprenticeship Lead for the University of Manchester. During the University’s General Assembly workshop at the beginning of May, the 30+ attendees had the opportunity to hear Colin present the...
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