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Meet our Apprentice Technicians

Queen's has 270 technicians, making up 5.7% of the University’s staff across three Faculties and two Directorates.

Queen’s Technician Apprentices provide integral technical expertise that helps to drive world-class research and supports high-quality teaching, shaping the next generation of leaders. Their work strengthens local partnerships, global collaborations, and the development of the STEM workforce.

Technician Apprentice Staff Blogs
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Luka Fuchs

Luka Fuchs is an Apprentice Technician for the Centre for Public Health. 

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Sean Loughran

Sean Loughran is an Apprentice Technician in the School of Natural and Built Environment. 

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Heather Mitchell

Heather Mitchell is an Apprentice Lab Technician in the School of Biological Sciences. 

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Robert Laing

Robert Laing is an IT Apprentice Technician in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences.