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Jiteen Ahmed, Head of Technical Services in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University, smiles while holding his trophy after being named the winner of the Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year Award. He is wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie, standing in front of a branded backdrop featuring logos from sponsors including Adobe, Advance HE, and Technician Commitment, at the celebration event held at Edinburgh Conference Centre on Thursday 13 November 2025.

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Aston University Technician Named Outstanding Technician of the Year 2026
Kate Robinson, Ruminant Section Manager at Harper Adams University’s Future Farm, stands in a barn with a black cow behind her. She is wearing a bright orange polo shirt and dark trousers, smiling slightly while posing on the farm walkway. Kate is one of eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award.

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Meet the THE Outstanding Technician of the Year Award nominees: Kate Robinson
Joe Rees-Jones, Research Technician in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York, poses against a dark background illuminated by green and purple lighting. He has a beard and his hair tied back, wearing a dark shirt and T-shirt. Joe is one of eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award.

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Meet the THE Outstanding Technician of the Year Award nominees: Joe Rees-Jones
John Nicolson, Technician Development Adviser at the University of Cambridge, sits outdoors on a garden bench with a black Labrador resting on his lap. He is wearing a light blue shirt and looking toward the camera. John is one of eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award.

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Meet the THE Outstanding Technician of the Year Award nominees: John Nicolson
Linda Lightley, Scientific Officer in the School of Design at Northumbria University, stands smiling in a textile studio surrounded by colourful knitted samples and equipment. She is wearing a red patterned dress with a white measuring tape draped around her neck. Linda is one of eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award.

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Meet the THE Outstanding Technician of the Year Award nominees: Linda Lightley
Doctor Alex Laude, Head of Biomedical Research Facilities at Newcastle University, smiles in a professional portrait setting. He is wearing glasses and a red and navy checked shirt. Dr Laude is one of eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award.

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Meet the THE Outstanding Technician of the Year Award nominees: Dr Alex Laude
Phil Chaplain, Engineering Services Manager and Health & Safety Coordinator in the School of Computing, Engineering & Technology at Robert Gordon University, stands leaning on a glass railing inside a modern university building. He is wearing a light blue long-sleeved top and glasses, with the words “Change Our Tomorrow” visible on the wall behind him. Phil is one of eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award.

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Meet the THE Outstanding Technician of the Year Award nominees: Phil Chaplain
Helena Brown, Technical Specialist in the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds, stands with her arms crossed in a laboratory setting. She has long red hair and is wearing a black zip-up top with white stripes on the sleeves. Helena is one of eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025 Times Higher Education Outstanding Technician of the Year award.

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Meet the THE Outstanding Technician of the Year Award nominees: Helena Brown
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