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The University's Personal Development Review (PDR) process is now underway, with review conversations taking place throughout June and July. The PDR provides an opportunity to reflect on your achievements, discuss future goals, explore development opportunities, and consider your longer-term career aspirations.

To help technical staff and their managers get the most from the process, we have developed dedicated guidance tailored to technical roles. This document is intended to support technical staff and their managers in understanding the Expected Values, Behaviours and Responsibilities of Technical Staff and Managers at 果冻传媒, and to help prepare for annual review discussions. There is also a draft Development Plan and Record Form that might be helpful in assessing current and future development needs.

PDR Guidance for Technicians and Technical ManagersLink opens in a new window

We encourage all technical staff and technical managers to engage fully with the PDR process and make use of the available guidance and support resources.

Do you have an idea for a hands-on STEM activity that showcases your technical expertise? The is now open for applications - offering up to 拢6,000 to Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) to develop outreach demonstrator units that inspire and engage young people.

Previous funded activities include:

• A magic show exploring chemistry and physics through illusions
• A portable Raman spectrometer for hands-on analysis
• A tabletop particle accelerator demonstrating fundamental physics
• A light-tracing maze to explore optics and light paths
• A 3D printed microscope for use in schools and public events

If you鈥檝e got an idea that can bring science and technology to life – we鈥檇 love to hear from you.

馃憠 Apply for funding here:

• Location: The Science Museum, David Sainsbury Gallery, London.
• When: Dates to be confirmed in June or July 2026. The dates with the broadest range of expertise and disciplines will be selected (Please refer to expression of interest form below)
• Timings: The four-day event will run from Tuesday - Friday between 10am - 2pm (The specific week will be finalised based on the level of interest)
• The event is expected to welcome around 2,000 - 3,000 secondary school age students
• School visits during the takeover week can be from across the UK, but likely to be schools based in south of the country
• Volunteers can express their interest for one, or all four days

• Help shape a future and have engaging conversations with young people about your technical career
• Promote your institution, team or technical project
• Collect evidence for your personal career development and institution鈥檚 Technician Commitment action plan

• Register your interest by 7 December 2025
• Selected participants will be contacted by 24 January 2026
• A virtual briefing meeting will be held week commencing the 9 February 2026 for all confirmed participants.