The biennial UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) returns in 2025 with the acclaimed Papin Prizes, which celebrate the success and achievements of technicians in higher education and research.

Date: 9 July 2025

Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Location: Leonardo Conference Centre, Watling St, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 3JA

This free in-person event addresses key topics and issues impacting the technical community along with sessions that facilitate the sharing of best practice across the sector and is open to Technical Managers, Technical Specialists, Research Technical Professionals, Heads of Technical Services, Technician Commitment leads and Technical Apprentices.

Agenda

09:00-9:45 Registration and networking

9:45-10:15 Welcome and housekeeping

10:15–11:00 Workshops Session 1

11:00–11:45 Coffee Break

11:45–12.30 Workshops Session 2

12:30–14:00 Lunch

14:00–14:45 Workshops Session 3

14:45–15:15 Coffee Break

15:15–16:00 Keynote Speech - TBC

16:00–17:00 Papin Prize Presentations / Papin Prize Photography

17:00 Close

A full agenda and workshop details will be published prior to the event and shared with delegates.

Delegates will be contacted and invited to pre-select their workshop preferences.

UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) 2025