UK Higher Education Technicians Summit 2023 - Papin Prizes
The 2023 UK Higher Education Technicians Summit will publicly celebrate the skills, talent and experience of technicians from across the country through the Papin Prizes, a series of awards to be made to technicians across the UK who have demonstrated excellent practice.
The Papin Prizes are named after Denis Papin, a 17th century technician who worked with Robert Boyle. Papin invented the steam digester and was one of the first technicians to publish in his own name.
The Papin Prizes recognise the invaluable role played by technicians in higher education and research. Their aim is:
- To provide national recognition and reward for excellence in technical services
- To raise the professional status of technicians
Nominations should come from individuals who work with technicians such as researchers, academics, heads of department and other colleagues.