📰 £200k funding boost for Physics Technical Apprentices 45% of technicians supporting physics research & teaching activities in UK uni’s are 51+ yrs old - we're tackling the aging workforce gap with Institute of Physics Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council ➡️ Read more buff.ly/47R2G8Z 📅 Deadline 1 March

It's one week to go until our Sustainable Travel Day on 6 March! Come along to Palmer Quad between 11am and 2pm to explore the benefits of sustainable modes of transport. There's a meditative nature walk at 11:30 and campus cycle ride at 13:30 - see our Linktree

Our #technicians are actively engaging in research during their everyday work as well as part of their research carieer. We are lucky to have several of our colleagues undertaking their further education whilst still fulfilling their technician's duties.

Last week our Environmental Science students had a ‘dry run’ with the equipment in preparation of their week long field class in Scotland next month! 💚🌿 @TechServ Doctoral and Researcher College, Uni of Reading UoR BioSci

Did you know that #technicians are eligible for the Royal Society of Chemistry Education prizes? Nominate today and recognise the great work individuals technicians and teams contribute across chemical science - no need to be a member of the RSC! #TechniciansMakeItHappen Technician Commitment The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy

Lovely buzz in the room with over 100 signatory institutions represented. We’re thrilled to see plenty of new and familiar faces joining us today! #InceptionToImpact 💫

We were proud to represent Uni of Reading #Technicians at the Technician Commitment signatory event in Cardiff yesterday, where we picked up this #Impact award. Congratulations to all involved!

Why do we get a petting zoo in just to help our students take a break from the library and de-stress during the exam period? Because we're the G.O.A.T that's why! ...Not to be confused with the picture which is an actual goat 🐐

Why have technicians taken over part of 360?!? Find out tomorrow at the University of Reading Community Festival! #readingcommunityfestival

Our Associate Director insisted on being the first to try on our new Technical Services t-shirts! #fashionvictim #nofilter #readingcommunityfestival

Showing off our 3D printing exploits… #readingcommunityfestival

The races are on at the 360 building! #readingcommunityday

3D printer in action! But what’s it going to be? #readingcommunityfestival

Times have been tumbling since we relaxed the ‘giving it a push’ guidelines. #readingcommunityfestival

If you look closely you will catch a glimpse of our #Technicians nurturing and inspiring the creative talent of tomorrow at the University of Reading’s Community Festival youtu.be/9uQiY7tLS_o?si…… via YouTube

Minerals are used in many aspects of modern life and may hold the key to a more sustainable future. See some amazing mineral collections and learn about their geology, uses and impacts at UoR - Geography and Environmental Science's pop-up museum. 📍 Russell Building 🗓️ 5–6 June research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/…

Well this is a nice surprise 😊

We are absolutely delighted to be joint 28th in the WORLD in the 2024 Global Impact Rankings! We scored in the top 30 globally in 5 SDGs, highlighting our strengths in #sustainability. Congratulations and thank you to everyone across the University. @uniofreading #THEGIR

Getting ready for the #TechnicianCommitment conference at the #NHM_London this morning.

As part of #ClimateFestival2024 ReadingCAN Uni of Reading UoR - Geography and Environmental Science together with Reading Borough Council Design Nature and Stantec are delivering educational workshop on air quality to four KS3 schools for #CleanAirDay more updates to follow 👀