Listen "(Episode 128) Building a Vibrant Research Technical Professional Community: The Story of UK RAS STEPS"
Episode Synopsis
🎙️ Dive into the world of research technical professionals, or RTPs, in our latest episode on the Research Culture Uncovered podcast. Join Ged Hall as he welcomes Marie Daniels, Programme Manager of the UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Strategic Technical Platform or UK RAS STEPS, to discuss how they are working with Research Technical Professionals to cultivate a thriving, dynamic and vibrant community.Here’s what you’ll discover:🔍 Empowering Careers: Explore how UK RAS STEPS and 10 other programmes (all funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) in different technical areas are cultivating thriving, supportive communities with Research Technical Professionals across the UK.👥 A Collaborative Force: Learn about UK RAS STEPS special interest groups and international connections enhancing technician development and collaboration and how RTPs are benefitting from being work package leads and co-investigators.🥇 Celebrating Success: From innovative teamwork to transformative robotics impact, find out how the Technical Excellence Awards, that were one part of the Technical Showcase, recognise outstanding contributions from the RTP community.To find out more and to connect with UK RAS STEPS:EPSRC’s press release from March 2024 about the funding and all 11 projects.UK RAS STEPS website: https://www.ukras-steps.org/UK RAS STEPS email address: [email protected] to the UK RAS STEPS newsletter: https://www.ukras-steps.org/contact-us/newsletter/Sign up for upcoming online training here: https://www.ukras-steps.org/personal-development/training/All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists: Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Bluesky and LinkedIn) Research Impact Heroes with Ged Hall Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on Bluesky and
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