The biggest ever survey for technical staff
The TALENT programme has undertaken the largest ever survey of technical staff across the UK in higher education and research.
It is the most comprehensive research into UK technical staff, and examines a wide range of topics including career opportunities, skill needs of the future, the impact of Covid-19, research culture, how technical staff are recognised and valued, and more.
Perception and Representation
We have gathered further insight from a range of audience groups to better understand perceptions and representation of students.
A series of focus groups took place throughout July 2021 to better understand the themes of value, recognition, and opportunities from technicians themselves.
Thank you to all technicians who took part and shard your views which are forming part of our recommendations scheduled to be published later this year.
The TALENT Policy Commission will gather evidence from a range of stakeholders before producing reports and recommendations for the sector. These will be presented to universities, research funders, and government, to help inform changes in policy relevant to the sector’s technical talent.
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