Technicians in Higher Education and Research (eBook, PDF)

An Insight into Technical Careers, Roles and Contributions
Redaktion: Vere, Kelly

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Dedicated to the technical talent underpinning research, teaching and innovation within universities and research institutes, this book highlights the vital contributions of technicians to the higher education and research sector.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040100639
• Artikelnr.: 72247587

Autorenporträt

Kelly Vere, MBE, is the Director of Technical Strategy at the University of Nottingham. She is a passionate advocate for technical skills, roles and careers in higher education and research. She founded and leads the UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy and the Technician Commitment.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Defining technicians
2. Behind the laboratory doors: A brief history of technicians
3. Technicians as educators
4. Research technician or technical researcher?
5. Technical staff in core facilities: Ensuring sustainability of technology, expertise and efficient sharing
6. The role of technicians in health and safety
7. Technicians and procurement
8. Technicians and environmental sustainability
9. Accreditation/professional registration for technicians and the role of professional bodies in supporting the technician community
10. Research culture: a technician lens
11. Changing the culture for technicians: UK sector and policy developments
12. Engaging the public with the world of technicians: The Gatsby way and its technician mission
13. The next chapter: Driving further recognition, status, and opportunity for the technical profession in higher education and research