Biological Sciences technicians look to the future
Technicians from the Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS) gathered together to take part in a special event organised to discuss key issues and activities impacting on their careers and roles.

Introducing the event, Sir Alan said: The University academic community absolutely depends upon you, so remember how important you are. Interim Dean Professor Mike McPherson also reflected on the importance of getting everyone together and and how the event was a significant development for the Facultys technical community.
Guest speakers included Professor Nic Stonehouse (School of Molecular and Cellular Biology), who gave an entertaining perspective on her career to date, and Terry Croft, Director of Technical Development and Modernisation at the Faculty of Science, University of Sheffield, who talked about what the future holds for the technical community.
The event was-well supported by FBS academics and managers, who gave technicians the time to attend.
Overall enjoyable day and a chance to put forward and exchange ideas.
Well-organised, interesting agenda.
Extremely professional and well run day with interesting topics.
I thought the day was an incredible step forward for our technicians.