Technically Speaking is a #technicians newsletter based at the Uni of Leeds. Account run by and for Technicians. #TechniciansMakeItHappenhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3mnrc33tpvs2nTechExchange 2026 is this week! 😀 Join us anytime on Wednesday 10th June 10am to 3pm in Parkinson Court, University of Leeds for a day showcasing the skills, creativity & impact of technicians across research, innovation & student education. Highlights from 2025 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9rGngTxriE08 Jun 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrc33tpvs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3mibor47l6k2cSave the date! TechExchange 2026! Join us anytime on Wednesday 10th June, 10am to 3pm in Parkinson Court for a day showcasing the skills, creativity & impact of technicians across research, innovation & student education. Highlights from last yrs TechExchange2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9rGngTxriE30 Mar 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibor47l6k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lt5vehfeys2qColleagues got to try their hand at pipetting with IVF tools & analysis of semen samples at @universityofleeds.bsky.social LIGHT Teaching Labs Tour: Clinical Embryology! Claire Hills sharing knowledge & insight into the technical skills needed to be an embryologist. #TechniciansWeek202504 Jul 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5vehfeys2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lt5fhh7lds2j📚🛠️ Ever wondered how damaged books are restored? The tour of the University Library Book Repair Unit with Alexander Leece revealed the meticulous work technicians do to preserve literary treasures. From delicate rebinding to intricate repairs, their craft keeps knowledge alive! #TechniciansWeek202504 Jul 2025 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5fhh7lds2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lt5fen3u2c2j🌿🦆 Today’s Pond Dipping at the Roger Stevens pond with Les Arkless & Isobel Drake was a hands-on adventure! Attendees grabbed nets to uncover hidden pond creatures and samples were taken to the Willow Terrace teaching labs, to identify aquatic life under the microscope! #TechniciansWeek202504 Jul 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5fen3u2c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lt5f6enszk2j💡 Meet Gemma Hemmings, Laboratory Manager at Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR)! @universityofleeds.bsky.social In this special "15 to 1" she shares her journey, expertise, and what it means to be a technician in the world of medical research: bit.ly/4ewNe6W04 Jul 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5f6enszk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lt5egpu3as2jTours have continued for #TechniciansWeek2025 @universityofleeds.bsky.social yesterday it was Behind the Curtain of Book Repair tour with Alex 😎, who showed us how book repairs are undertaken & the skills & tools involved and the breadth of repair jobs from the 4 libraries we have on campus 👍04 Jul 2025 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5egpu3as2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsyny5c43225TechExchange: Technicians Showcase in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social today, here's the Faculty of Medicine and Health's stand 👍02 Jul 2025 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsyny5c43225https://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsyfbhj3i22hTechExchange: Technicians Showcase is here! TODAY 2 July, 10am – 3pm in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social here's the Faculty of Engineering and Physicsl Sciences 😎👍02 Jul 2025 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsyfbhj3i22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsyf4tkqhc2hTechExchange: Technicians Showcase is here! TODAY 2 July, 10am – 3pm in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social here's the Faculty of Biological Sciences02 Jul 2025 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsyf4tkqhc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsyet73pfs2hTechExchange: Technicians Showcase is here! TODAY 2 July, 10am – 3pm in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social here's the Library Technicians stand02 Jul 2025 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsyet73pfs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsya5x22nk23TechExchange: Technicians Showcase is here! TODAY 2 July, 10am – 3pm in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social here's the Faculty of Earth and Environment stand 🪨 🐝 🚗02 Jul 2025 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsya5x22nk23https://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsy7tgamps23TechExchange: Technicians Showcase is here! TODAY 2 July, 10am – 3pm in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social here's the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures stand02 Jul 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsy7tgamps23https://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsxxij3vxc2mTechExchange: Technicians Showcase is here! Join us TODAY 2 July, 10am – 3pm in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social come and see all the display stands and the #Lego version I made for the event and enter the competition 😀, good luck!02 Jul 2025 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsxxij3vxc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsxrfgt62s2j✨ TechExchange: Technicians Showcase is here! Join us TODAY 2 July, 10am – 3pm in Parkinson Court @universityofleeds.bsky.social Interactive displays, cutting-edge research insights and a chance to connect with the technical community driving innovation and student education. #TechniciansWeek2025 😀02 Jul 2025 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsxrfgt62s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lstf5fapms2iTours have started for #TechniciansWeek2025 @universityofleeds.bsky.social a tour of the LIGHT building, explaining how they have achieved Gold Standard with the LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) standards initiative and how other labs can achieve this. 😎👍30 Jun 2025 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstf5fapms2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsteqb2dh22iTours have started for #TechniciansWeek2025 @universityofleeds.bsky.social, first up was Earth & Environment laboratories tour 😊👍taking in the rock processing labs, X-ray diffractometer. LCP and Fluids labs 😎30 Jun 2025 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsteqb2dh22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsspku6twk2t🚀 Welcome to #TechniciansWeek2025 at @universityofleeds.bsky.social ! This week, we shine a spotlight on the brilliant technicians who drive research, innovation, and student education. Register for tours and events now! tinyurl.com/2hdrpdct #TechnicianCommitment30 Jun 2025 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsspku6twk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lsb4me333s2b🎉 Countdown Begins! 🎉 Only one week to go until Technicians Week 2025! Are you ready to celebrate? Check out the exciting programme of events now! 😎https://leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/Technicians-Network/SitePages/Technicians-Week-2025.aspx #TechniciansWeek2025 #TechnicianCommitment23 Jun 2025 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsb4me333s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lrzyvs3ers2w👩‍🔬 Secret Lives of Technicians 👨‍🔬 Discover the fascinating stories of our technicians in our mini blog series! Meet John Warwick, Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing Technician in EPS https://leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/Technicians-Network/SitePages/Secret-lives-JW.aspx #TechniciansWeek2025 #TechnicianCommitment20 Jun 2025 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrzyvs3ers2whttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lrin6wcm6k2h🏥 Reflections from the COO 🏥 Our Chief Operating Officer, Rachel Brealey shares insights from visiting technicians at St James' University Teaching Hospital. Read the full reflection in her blog https://leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/Technicians-Network/SitePages/Technicians-Week-2025--Rachel-Brealey-shares-her-technician-led-tour-experience-at-St-James%E2%80%99s-campus.aspx. #TechniciansWeek2025 #TechnicianCommitment13 Jun 2025 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrin6wcm6k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lrfznlkm4c2y🎓 Career Development Opportunities 🎓 Technicians, did you know about the career and professional development opportunities available to you at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social? Book your space on our range of career development events as part of #TechniciansWeek2025! tinyurl.com/2hdrpdct12 Jun 2025 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrfznlkm4c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lqub6vidm22i🔍 What is a Technician? 🔍 Ever wondered what technicians do? Check out our latest blog post to learn about the vital roles they play in research, innovation, and education. https://leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/Technicians-Network/SitePages/What-is-a-technician.aspx #TechniciansWeek2025 #TechnicianCommitment05 Jun 2025 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqub6vidm22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lq7rjhvgfs2o🤝 Building Community 🤝 Technicians Week is all about fostering a sense of belonging and community. Connect with colleagues across the @universityofleeds.bsky.social and expand your network during our events 😎. tinyurl.com/2hdrpdct #TechniciansWeek2025 #TechnicianCommitment https://tinyurl.com/2hdrpdct28 May 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq7rjhvgfs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lprd3jdjqc2tPost 1: 🌟 Technicians Week 2025 is Coming! 🌟 Join us from June 30 to July 4 as we celebrate the incredible work of technicians at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social Stay tuned for exciting events, inspiring stories, and much more! The event programme: tinyurl.com/2hdrpdct #TechniciansWeek2025 https://tinyurl.com/2hdrpdct22 May 2025 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprd3jdjqc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3llqymtfkas25See a side of the University you haven’t seen before at the TechExchange Technicians Showcase! 😎 Save the date: Wednesday 2 July. Taking place between 10am to 3pm in Parkinson Court, drop in anytime. All staff and students welcome! 😀01 Apr 2025 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqymtfkas25https://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3llqtldpdis2uWonderful to see 6 @universityofleeds.bsky.social technicians in the 67 shortlisted for the 2025 @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social UK ITSS Papin Prizes 😀. Winners will be announced at the HETS summit on 9th July. Well done and good luck! 👍 shorturl.at/OGh8C01 Apr 2025 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqtldpdis2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lgsoamkkyk2zWe have our third annual Technicians Week coming up later this year between 30th June to 4th July, with Technician led facility tours, CPD opportunities, and networking events including the annual one day showcase event #TechExchange taking place in the Parkinson building on 2nd July 🎉🙌.28 Jan 2025 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgsoamkkyk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/uoltechnicians.bsky.social/post/3lgsnvmezyk2z@universityofleeds.bsky.social has been a signatory of the #TechnicianCommitment @tech-commit.bsky.social since 2018 and we have achieved many things with it 😎 https://researchculture.leeds.ac.uk/technician-commitment/28 Jan 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:feyu2clvvj5kcs5hpg5ad667/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgsnvmezyk2z