July 2024 – Page 2 – IST – Institute of Science & Technology

November 21, 2024

Confirmed Key Sponsor: CAS

July 23, 2024

We are excited to announce that Contained Air Solutions have agreed to sponsor our Technical Conference this year at Lancaster. On behalf of the Conference organising team at the Institute of Science & Technology, we […]

IST Conference 2024 Launch Image Competition

July 22, 2024

Technical staff stand the chance of winning great prizes by showing their photography and imaging skills at the Annual IST Technical Conference hosted at Lancaster University! So what are you waiting for? Send us your […]

What do we know about technicians?

July 8, 2024

By Lucy van Essen-Fishman, Sara Bacon, Jared Carnie, Ollie Manton and Savannah Lawson This blog by HEPI was kindly authored by, from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), Lucy Van Essen-Fishman, Policy and Research Manager; […]

“Interesting, relevant and can be applied in my workplace.”

“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.”

• Looking to further your career?
• Concerned about job security?
• Feeling that your contribution and skills are not recognised or under-appreciated?

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