The second Queen's Technician Showcase took place on Thursday 26^th May 2022.  The event showcased the work and diversity of technical expertise across the institution.  Over 200 attended the event, including technicians, professional support and academic staff.  We also welcomed guests and technical colleagues from Universities in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.

The day started with welcome and updates from a number of distinguished quests, Prof Ian Greer, President and Vice Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast; Prof Alan Stitt, Technician Commitment Institutional Lead & Dean of Innovation and Impact, MHLS (QUB);  Dr Simon Breeden, Science Council & University of York; Prof Emma Flynn, Pro Vice Chancellor Research & Enterprise (QUB) and Dr Alice Dubois, Head of Postdoctoral Development Centre (QUB).

The main showcase took place in the School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens. The building was filled with activity with a poster gallery, interactive demonstrations by Queen’s technicians and exhibitor stands (Suppliers, People & Culture, Athena Swan, QGI, Queen’s Public Engagement Women’s Tec, Unite). During the afternoon there were also a series of workshops and seminars, tailored directly for the training and development needs and interests of technicians.

This year we held the inaugural Queen's Technicians Awards and we were delighted with the high standard of nominations that were received.  The winners of the awards are listed below.

Technician Award in Education

This award recognises a technical member of staff who clearly demonstrates an impactful contribution to teaching. This technician provides excellent and innovative support to curriculum development and successful delivery, contributing to the effective teaching and learning of students, future students and/or the wider community.

Winner:  Kevin Campbell, School of Nursing & Midwifery                          

Runner up: Marek Knopik, School of Biological Sciences

Nominees

Technician Award in Research 

This award recognises a technical member of staff who clearly demonstrates innovative technical expertise and excellent support to researchers and students to help deliver high quality and impactful research. 

Winner: Marc Fuchs, Genomic Core Technology Unit, PGJCCR

Runner up: Jill Kilner, Centre for Public Health

Nominees

Newcomer Technician Award

This award recognises a new technical member of staff who demonstrates pride, passion and positivity for their recent technical position within the Queen's community. This technician will clearly demonstrate exceptional potential for their development and the contribution of their role as a ​technician within the University.

*The technical member of staff must have joined the University as a technician within the last 4 years (April 2018 – April 2022).

Winner: Jonny McGuinness, School of Arts, English & Languages

Runner up: Gaelle Level, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering