March 2022 – IST – Institute of Science & Technology

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Julia Barkans Wins International Excellence in Lab Leadership Award

March 30, 2022

Julia Barkans, The Head of the OU’s Laboratory Facilities, and IST member & CSci, has won an international award for ‘Excellence in Lab Leadership’. The Awards aim to recognise individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and […]

Alicia Colson named in Top 50 explorers to watch

March 30, 2022

Many congratulations to one of our IST and AI Special Interest Group members, Alicia Colson, who has been included in the list of Top 50 world explorers to watch, by the Explorers Club. The EC50 […]

NTDC – Employing an Apprentice in a Technical Role

March 22, 2022

NTDC Event: Employing an Apprentice in a Technical Role – Some Practical Tips (Part 2) 13th April 11-12 Free Event – Book Now Caleb Wright and Karen Bailey-Smith follow up their previous workshop with a […]

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“Very worthwhile!”

“This gave me some ideas for how to show my skills and experience.”

“Relevant to my area, so very useful.”

“The speaker was incredibly engaging, this was truly my highlight of the day. Very relevant to my job role and lots of ideas to take back to my institute.”

“Was great to hear from technicians in the creative field for a change.

Amazing what can be done when technicians support each other.”

“A great inclusive supportive talk, no feeling of us and them.”

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The IST is firmly committed to enhancing professional development and recognition for technical and specialist staff at all levels and aims to help staff achieve these objectives by becoming Chartered Scientists (CSci) , Registered Scientists (RSci) or Registered Science Technicians (RSciTech), or for those working in artificial intelligence Advanced AI Practitioner, Registered AI Practitioner or Registered Technician in AI (APAI, RPAI, RTechAI) or in the creative sector Registered Practitioner in the Creative Industries and Technologies (RPCiT). If you have any queries about professional registration please do not hesitate to contact us via registrations@istonline.org.uk.

The Institute of Science and Technology awards the following Artificial Intelligence Professional Accreditations:

• RTechAI Registered Technician in AI
• RPAI Registered Practitioner in AI
• APAI Advanced Practitioner in AI

Our catalogue covers courses that lead to RTechAI and RPAI designations. The IST also has a number of standalone modules and short courses for specific upskilling in technical or soft skills areas.

All courses are aligned with FHEQ levels in Higher Education.

All courses can be tailored to the needs and requirements of participants.

The Institute of Science and Technology is a registered UK Government Training Provider.

Please contact us to discuss your training needs: training@istonline.org.uk