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[## NU Technician Awards
Discover the categories for our NU Technician Awards and cast your votes from September 2026.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/technicians-community/awards)
There are technicians in all walks of life doing a variety of interesting and important work.
Technicians build the aircraft engines that fly people around the world. Technicians undertake lab research to help find a cure for cancer. Technicians design the lighting for the world's biggest entertainment events.
Newcastle University's Technician Community aims to further develop and recognise technical support staff through regular events.
Our activity
Technician Partnership Conference 2026
Save the date for our Technician Partnership Conference 2026, a 500 delegate one day technician conference at Newcastle University on the 1 July 2026.
NU TechNet
NU TechNet at Newcastle University is a forum that supports its community of technicians and welcomes involvement from all technical colleagues, across all disciplines.
The University employs approximately 350 technicians in academic units who provide a variety of specialist skills and knowledge that enhances the teaching and research capabilities of our institution. NU TechNet helps them to connect with each other and bring about improvements in the workplace. It provides regular networking opportunities to share information, offer peer support and provides learning and development activities and events.
The University has pledged to support the Technician Commitment action plan 2024-2026 for technical staff based in faculties. NU TechNet has a leading role in shaping and delivering some of the activities set out in the Technician Commitment Action Plan. The Technician Commitment is a university and research institution initiative that aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in Higher Education and research.
Working together with Organisational Development, the network Chair and Events Committee meet regularly to develop and organise activities. They act as contacts for TechNet and help share information across faculties, so technicians are kept up to date with upcoming activities and opportunities.
Current members include:
- Mel Leitch (Chair)
- Beth Hunter
- Julie Bullimore
- Robert Jackson
- Rafiqul Hussain
- Oliver Perry
- Emma Malcolm
- Roy Lamb
- Karen Hendrix
- Norman Charlton
Technicians can also get involved and keep up to date on activities, news and opportunities by joining NU TechNet Community on Teams.
Technician Commitment
Working in Partnership
Experiential Route to HEA Fellowship
Would you like to gain recognition for your work in supporting learning?
The Newcastle Professional Standards Framework Experiential Route supports Newcastle colleagues to make a claim for the following HEA fellowships:
- Associate Fellowship
- Fellowship
- Senior Fellowship
The route provides you with a Canvas resource, workshop, and mentor to support your claim.
Find out more about the Experiential Route to HEA Fellowship
Our action plan
Technician Commitment action plan 2024-2026 (PDF: 834kb)
Get in touch
Mel Leitch:mel.leitch@newcastle.ac.uk
Julie Bullimore:julie.bullimore@newcastle.ac.uk