Best Technically Edinburgh Podcasts (2025)

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SRTP Academy and RELAX with Tabea Gerlach and Claire Wilson 20:38

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19d ago20:38

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In this Behind the Network episode, we talk with Tabea from the Scottish Research Technicians’ Professional (SRTP) Academy and Claire from the RELAX project. Both initiatives, funded by InFrame's Culture Catalyst Fund, are tackling some of the biggest challenges facing research technicians today: career development, visibility, recognition, and bui…

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Technology Specialists Network with Shonna Johnston 14:14

20d ago14:14

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In this Behind the Network episode, we talk to Shonna Johnston about the UK Technology Specialists Network (TSN), growing community for technology specialists working across higher education and research. The TSN is all about sharing best practice, knowledge, and skills, while also creating innovative career development opportunities for those in t…

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CASES Technical Special Interest Group with Amelia Dingley and Neil Guthrie 29:40

21d ago29:40

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In this Behind the Network episode, we’re joined by Amelia Dingley and Neil Guthrie to explore the CASES Technical Special Interest Group from the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES). This Special Interest Group provides a dedicated space for technicians in sport and exercise sciences and supporting roles to connect, share …

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IST Scottish Network with Bill Surradge 27:02

21d ago27:02

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In this Behind the Network episode, we speak with Bill Surradge, from the IST Scottish Network. The Institute of Science & Technology (IST) has a long history of supporting technical professionals, and the Scottish Network was created to provide a local hub for technicians across Scotland. Bill shares how the network brings technicians together to …

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UK RAS STEPS with Marie Daniels 22:48

22d ago22:48

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In this Behind the Network episode, we sit down with Marie Daniels, Programme Manager for UK RAS STEPS (UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Platform). Marie shares how the network is supporting research technical professionals in robotics and autonomous systems, by building skills, creating connections, and giving visibility to the technicians drivi…

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Scotland Technician Network with Sally Morgan 19:16

23d ago19:16

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In this first episode of our Behind the Network mini-series, Lee and Charli speak with Sally Morgan, Chair of the Technician Steering Committee at the University of Edinburgh, about the newly formed Scotland Technician Network. Created to address the unique challenges of Scotland as a devolved nation, the network aims to strengthen connections, pro…

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Early Career Technician Network with Aimee-Louise Wilkin & Aimee Parker 16:10

25d ago16:10

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In this episode of Behind the Network, Lee and Charli chat with Aimee-Louise Wilkin and Aimee Parker from Durham University about the Early Career Technician Network. This network was created to give early career technicians a space to connect, share experiences, offer advice, and support each other in developing their careers. Learn more and join …

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Anne-Marie Coriat, College Registrar 33:14

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Anne-Marie Coriat began her career as a technician before completing her PhD, taking on roles in strategy and then joining the University of Edinburgh as the College Registrar in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Anne-Marie is also the Senior Sponsor for the Technician Steering Committee. Hosts Lee Murphy and Charli Corcoran chat to …

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Technician Week 2025 11:13

2M ago11:13

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Technician Week 2025 is only a month away! But what is it? This episode covers what Technician Week is, what events are available for the University of Edinburgh Technicians and why Edinburgh Techs should get involved! Follow us on Linked In and Bluesky. More information on our hosts and guests can be found on our website…

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HETS: Live Episode with Kelly Vere (in collaboration with University of Liverpool Tech Talk) 26:01

2M ago26:01

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For this episode, we joined forces with the University of Liverpool Tech Talk Podcast and their host Mike Bayliss, to record live at the Higher Education Technician Summit in July 2025. Mike and Charli chatted with the amazing Kelly Vere, the founder of the Technician Commitment and the director of the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy…

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Highlights from the Scottish Technical Conference 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

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One week on from the Scottish Technical Conference 2025, we’re excited to share a special episode of the podcast featuring reflections, insights, and highlights from an incredible line-up of speakers who took part in the event. From big-picture strategy to personal experiences and sector-wide updates, this episode captures the energy and ambition o…

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Special Announcement: HETS 1:26

4M ago1:26

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A short announcement from Technically Edinburgh and our friends at University of Liverpool Tech Talk announcing our appearance at the Higher Education Technicians Summit in July. We will be recording a live episode with special guest Kelly Vere, and we will be releasing it where ever you get your podcasts in July, so don't miss out! Follow us on Li…

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Planning the Scottish Technical Conference 24:28

5M ago24:28

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Sally Morgan, the School of Engineering's Technical Manager and Chair of our Technician Steering Committee, joins us to discuss the upcoming Scottish Technical Conference. Follow us on Linked In and Bluesky. More information on our hosts and guests can be found on our websiteBy Technically Edinburgh

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Mike Capeness, Lab Manager 48:11

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Mike Capeness is the Lab Manager for Professor Louise Horsfall’s lab in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. With a background in microbiology and a career that began as a trainee technician at the University of Nottingham, Mike has built up a wide range of experience in lab management, health and safety, training, purc…

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Professional Registration for Technicians with Laurence Dawkins-Hall 59:38

7M ago59:38

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Charli and Lee chat to Laurence Dawkins-Hall about professional registration for technicians. Find out what it is, why you should consider it and how the university can support your application in this feature-length episode with our special guest. Laurence Dawkins-Hall is a professional registration assessor and mentor for the Science Council alon…

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Paul Strachan, BVS Aquatics Deputy Manager & NACWO part 1 25:01

8M ago25:01

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Charli and Imogen chat to Paul Strachan, BVS Aquatics Facility Deputy Manager & NACWO about his role managing a technical team, their work facilitating Aquatics research and how fish are the future. This episode is split into two parts, both now available to download. Follow us on Linked In and Bluesky. More information on our hosts and guests can …

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Paul Strachan, BVS Aquatics Deputy Manager & NACWO part 2 24:04

8M ago24:04

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Charli and Imogen chat to Paul Strachan, BVS Aquatics Facility Deputy Manager & NACWO about his role managing a technical team, their work facilitating Aquatics research and how fish are the future. This episode is split into two parts, both now available to download. Follow us on Linked In and Bluesky. More information on our hosts and guests can …

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Marta Esquiva Diaz, CVS Research Technician 30:05

10M ago30:05

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In the 6th Episode of Technically Edinburgh we are joined by Marta Esquiva Diaz, a research technician in the Baker lab in Cardiovascular Sciences (CVS) in the Queens Medical Research Institute. Marta moved to the UK in 2019 after completing her degrees in Spain and worked in industry for a few years before joining the University earlier this year.…

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SSI Research Software Camp 18:27

11M ago18:27

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Selina Aragon from the Sustainable Software Institute joins hosts Lee Murphy and Charli Corcoran to discuss their upcoming Research Software Camp, running from the 18th - 29th November 2024 with the theme Digital Skills for Research Technical Staff Selina talks to us about what research software is, who works with it, why its important for technici…

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David Brown, Estates and Technical Manager 38:04

12M ago38:04

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Dr David Brown is the Estates and Technical Manager for the School of Chemistry. He recently won the 2024 Technician Award for Contributions to Infrastructure and Facilities for his efforts in helping the school to overcome the challenges caused by losing access to large areas of lab and office space due to RAAC. David talks to hosts Lee Murphy and…

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Lindsay Jarvis, Clinical Skills Teaching Technician 42:12

1y ago42:12

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Lindsay Jarvis is a Clinical Skills Teaching Technician at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine. She chats to Lee and Charli about her experiences of secondments, her application to be an Associate Fellow of the HEA, the Edinburgh Technical Collaboration's mentoring scheme and her experience of Imposter Syndrome. Follow us on Linked In an…

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Edith Paxton, Core Scientist 31:24

1y ago31:24

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Edith Paxton is a Core Scientist at the Roslin Institute. She won the 2023 University of Edinburgh Technician Award for Contribution to Research and Innovation for her work on Trypanosoma, her contributions to managing a research space and her recognition on numerous papers over the last few years. Edith talks to us about her work, her career and h…

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Sarah Little, Anaesthesia Assistant 29:03

1y ago29:03

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A podcast by Technicians, all about Technicians at the University of Edinburgh. Our very first episode of Technically Edinburgh has hosts Lee Murphy and Charli Corcoran chatting to Sarah Little, an Anaesthesia Assistant from the University of Edinburgh's Small Animal Hospital, part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Sarah was shortli…