Introduction In 2018, Advance HE analysed the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF2) provider statements and found that just under a fifth of them referenced technicians in their claims for teaching excellence. At… Read More »Recognising Technicians’ Contributions to Teaching Excellence
Every so often, someone asks us a perfectly reasonable question: “Why are you called the Institute of Science & Technology when you support people working in Artificial Intelligence, Creative Industries,… Read More »What’s in a Name? Why the Institute of Science & Technology Supports More Than Science
Dr Victoria Louise Talbot has been awarded Fellowship of the Institute of Science and Technology, a prestigious recognition that honours her outstanding contributions to the technical and managerial communities across the… Read More »Dr Victoria Louise Talbot awarded IST Fellowship
Live-streaming isn’t just for gamers anymore. In higher education (HE) and the tech industry, live-streaming has evolved into a powerful medium for sharing knowledge, demonstrating software, and engaging communities through real-time… Read More »Live‑Streaming Engineering – From Uni Hackathons to Pro-Level Channels
From cleanrooms and bio-labs to engineering workshops and materials storage, environmental monitoring is a critical yet often overlooked responsibility for technical staff in science and research environments. Temperature, humidity, particulate matter, airflow,… Read More »Environmental Monitoring in Research and Technical Facilities
The Women in Tech Global Summit 2026, held this year in Cape Town in early May, marked a powerful moment for the global technology community. Bringing together more than 700… Read More »Women in Tech Global Summit 2026
For technical staff in Higher Education (HE) and industry, the concept of “registration”, be that professional bodies, content registries, or standards organisations, is often overlooked. Yet it can offer significant… Read More »Registration Benefits in the Creative Sector
The UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) is a centralised portal that allows government departments, agencies, learners, and employers to share key information about learning providers in the UK. Each… Read More »The IST is a Registered UK Government Learning Provider