TechYork
Welcome to TechYork the dedicated hub for technical staff across the University of York.
Whether you work in an academic department, school, facility, GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums), or IT Research, this platform is for you. We also warmly invite any other technical staff who would like to join and engage with the TechYork community.
Here, you will find tailored support, practical guidance, and real-world career insights written by technicians, for technicians.
Share Your News and Experience
We want this hub to represent you. We encourage you to share your stories, activities, conference visits, key achievements, and celebrate good news with us. Please feel free to get in touch to submit your updates.
A message from the Director
"I began my role as Director of Technical Operations on 1 March 2026. My focus is on building a strong, connected technical workforce, understanding the daily demands of your research, teaching, and support roles, delivering strategic projects, overseeing equipment and infrastructure, and acting as the technical lead for the Technician Commitment."
Lucy Hudson, Director of Technical Operations
What You'll Find Here
Career progression
Find out more about developing your career as a technician with training, a new role, or recognition of your skills:
Technician Commitment
The University is a signatory of this national initiative which aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research. Learn what this means for the institution and for you:
TechYork Gallery
We're building a gallery of images from the University's history to show the range of work that technical staff are involved in. Please share your pictures.
Professional registration
Find out about the benefits of registration with professional bodies to recognise your knowledge, competence and commitment:
Technician stories
If you're part of a small team, or even the sole member of technical staff in your department, it can be easy to feel isolated. We're introducing you to some of your colleagues elsewhere in the University; their career development stories may be the inspiration you need.
Conference and trade show fund
A internal University of York fund to allow University of York technicians to apply for up to £300 of funding towards attendance of a conference or trade show.
TechYork events
Events are the heart of TechYork. They offer a lively programme of speakers, workshops, and information stands. The break for lunch is a great opportunity to network with colleagues from across the University. Follow TechYork on Twitter for news of upcoming activities, and keep an eye on the events page:
