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October 19, 2025

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The Royal Society of Biology develops new training courses

February 17, 2023

The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has developed new training courses aimed at technicians and those working in laboratories. The new courses contribute to a suite of courses for the RSB’s Technical Skills Certificate, which has […]

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University of Liverpool launches UK’s first Research Technical Professional Career Pathway

February 13, 2023

The University of Liverpool (UoL) has introduced a comprehensive promotion pathway for specialist technical and research support staff.   The Research Technical Professional Career Pathway (RTPCP) has been developed to meet three aims: recruitment, retention and […]

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Update: IST Technical Conference 2023

February 13, 2023

London South Bank University confirmed as venue for the IST Technical Conference 2023 We are delighted to confirm that London South Bank University will be hosting the IST Technical Conference 2023. Save the date: Wednesday, […]

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