Past Events

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The course is designed to give participants an overview of the history and principles of the Lean methodology, and an explanation of some of the basic tools used to make improvements to processes. This session will provide some basic tools that can be used immediately to facilitate a continuous improvement way of working.

Do you look at role profiles for technical managers and think ‘I could never do that?' If so, this interactive workshop will show you how to tackle that feeling of being stuck at your current level.

Join us for our regular format-updates on our technician focused activities and a chance to input and get involved! We will also have a showcase session highlighting the work of technical staff in the University Library followed by tours and networking! Tea and Coffee will be available!

If you’re feeling stuck in your current role and don’t have a clear idea how to move on in your career, this workshop is for you. It will be highly interactive, with discussions enabling you to share your experience and learn from colleagues.

Leadership Essentials is a key programme suitable for those with responsibilities for the work, behaviour and development of others. The programme aims to help managers refresh and build their skills and experience in this area, as well as clarifying key responsibilities of manager and leader.

Workshop on how to organise and run a successful technical training or event – followed by a Networking lunch – UoC Maxwell centre 20th June

Designed to explore the issue of authorship and acknowledgement for technicians, whose work is vital for making research happen and generating new knowledge, but whose contributions are not consistently recognised in journal articles and other outputs.

Taking place at West Hub

Technical staff are generally great at problem solving and fixing things, so what better way to share skills, meet new people and do our bit for sustainability than meeting up and mending things.