We invite Queen's Technicians to register here to attend the 3rd Queen's University Technician Showcase, on Thursday 23 May 2024. The event will be opened by the President and Vice Chancellor. 
We will host visitors from the Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy (ITSS) and UK and Irish Universities. This offers a tremendous opportunity to share best practice and celebrate Queen's success as a Technician Commitment signatory.

Introduction and keynotes will take place in the Ashby, Sir Bernard Crossland Lecture Theatre, followed by posters and demonstrations in the School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens.
Queen's staff and students are welcome to come and enjoy poster presentations and demonstrators that show off the amazing work carried out by our skilled and diverse technical staff.

• 0930                Registration (Tea & Coffee) - The Ashby Building, Stranmillis Road
• 1030                Welcome, introduction and keynotes - Sir Bernard Crossland Lecture Theatre, The Ashby Building
• 1215/1230       Lunch - School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens (Registration only)
• 1330                Workshops, demonstrations, posters, Technician Awards
• 1600                END

To submit your intention to provide a demonstration or poster at the showcase, please complete the submission form via this LINK.

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Queen’s Technician Awards Key Dates and Application Form

Please see below further information on the award categories and how to nominate your favourite Technicians:

QUB Technician Awards Nomination Form 2024

Email your entry to qubtechnicians@qub.ac.uk before Monday 13th May 2024 at 5.00pm. You will receive an email message to confirm receipt of your entry.

Technician Award for Research

This award recognises a technical member of staff who clearly demonstrates innovative technical expertise and excellent support to researchers and students to help deliver high quality and impactful research.

Technician Award for Education

This award recognises a technical member of staff who clearly demonstrates an impactful contribution to teaching. This technician provides excellent and innovative support to curriculum development and successful delivery, contributing to the effective teaching and learning of students, future students and/or the wider community.

Technician Award for Outreach

This award recognises a technical member of staff who clearly demonstrates impact, innovative approaches, and sustained engagement with the wider community through university outreach activities to promote the reputation of Queen’s University and Technical Careers.

Technician Award for Sustainability

This award is in recognition of exemplary actions undertaken to support the implementation of sustainability practices within the labs, as well as across university operations, teaching, and research.

Technician Newcomer Award

This award recognises a new technical member of staff who demonstrates pride, passion and positivity for their recent technical position within the Queen's community. This technician will clearly demonstrate exceptional potential for their development and the contribution of their role as a technician within the University.

Winners will be announced at the Queen’s Technician Showcase on Thursday 23rd May 2024.