Technician Commitment
The University of St Andrews has signed the Technician Commitment, an initiative supported by the Science Council and the Gatsby Charitable Foundation’s Technicians Make It Happen campaign.
This Commitment aims to improve visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technicians in higher education and research. By signing, we pledge to address key challenges faced by our technical staff.
- Our action plan: Technician Commitment Plan 2024-27 (PDF, 569 KB)
"I want to state unequivocally how much the University values the work of technicians. A world-leading university is dependent upon world-leading technicians and this is what we have at St Andrews. I know your work is demanding and can be carried out in isolation and without the laurels that an academic career sometimes offers; it is valued by us all and as we look forward initiatives like the Action Plan are part of making sure that this value is recognised and made visible."
Professor Sally Mapstone
Principal & Vice-Chancellor
Contents
2021-2024 self assesssment
The following self-assessment and Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rated action plan were submitted to the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy on the 31st July 2024.
- Technicians Commitment 2021-24 self assessment (PDF, 639 KB)
- Technician Commitment Initiative Action Plan 2021-24 (PDF, 195 KB)
Useful resources
The following are a list of useful links and resources:
- Technician commitment
- Funding support from Organisational and Staff Development Services (OSDS)
- Mailing list for Technician commitment (external list)