Event Programme

0930-0945 Welcome and housekeeping

0945-1000 Computational Foundry LT2 (Room 3). Technician Symposium opened by our Registrar Niamh Lamond.

1000-1115 Talks and presentations by guest speakers and Swansea University technicians.

1115-1130 Refreshment break in the Crucible

1130-1230 Symposium talks continue.

1230-1345 Buffet lunch and networking at the Crucible

1345-1500 Technician Q+A (job descriptions) with Senior Management in LT2

1500 Closing speech, followed by optional Bay Campus tours and networking. Final refreshments at the Crucible.

Speakers

Professor Biagio Lucini, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor and Technician Commitment Steering Group Chair, Swansea University– Welcome

Niamh Lamond, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, Swansea University -Opening and Welcome.

Dr Fiona Gagg, Research and Laboratory Manager, Cardiff University- talk about their experience of Technician Commitment

Bonnie Wilson, RSciTec, Teaching Laboratory Technician from University of Bristol (representing The Science Council) - presentation / Q+A

Rhys Clements, Teaching Fellow and Lynn Hickmann, Systems Programmer (ISS), Swansea University- presentation about mentoring technicians

Louise Rees, Senior Academic Developer (HEA) and Carys Howells, SALT Academic Developer (ISS) – presentation about HEA fellowship. 15 min presentation followed by 5 min Q+A

Joanne Davies, Associate Professor/ Director of Simulation Education, Swansea University- presentation about the Immersive Simulation Centre project.

Andy Lee, Scientific Safety Advisor, Swansea University-talk on his experience as a technician and Technician Commitment at Nottingham University

Please inform event organiser of any special dietary requirements.

Registrations are closed

Swansea University Technician Symposium