National Conference for Science Technicians 2023

Introduction

The National Conference for Science Technicians (NCST) celebrates technical staff and their vital contribution to the sciences, as well as the Technician Commitment. Bringing together attendees from across the chemical sciences, the conference offers the opportunity to hear about how you can broaden your career and encourage the next generation of technicians. You’ll also be able to network with colleagues and hear from inspirational speakers for talks centred around our theme of career pathways, including:

having great career conversations
persuasive proposals for technician support
celebrating technicians

We’re featuring inspiring speakers and professional development specialists from across the technical community, including:

Emily Thorpe, Technical Training Manager, MI Talent
Sandy Sparks, Technical Training Manager, MI Talent
Simon Hettrick, Chair, The Hidden REF

In the afternoon, in-person delegates have the option to choose their preferred parallel session from the following:

Recognition for technicians through research authorship
Returning to work following a career break
How job progression structure, such as RSC accredited schemes, can support technical staff

Online attendees will be presented with the following independent workshop:

Success using the RSC and other pathways as a technician

The conference is free to attend and open to chemical science technicians in any sector, and you don’t have to be a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry to attend. However, places are limited, so be sure to register soon to guarantee your place.

RSC members can apply for the Technician Travel and Training Grant to cover the travel costs of attending events that facilitate professional development.