We are delighted to announce the launch of our James Watt Technician Prize 2024.

In recognition of the ingenuity of James Watt, the James Watt Technician Prize is awarded annually to a technician who is judged to have introduced significant innovation within their role to the benefit of the University, its staff and students, to the advancement of research or teaching, or to the benefit of wider society.  The prize takes the form of a £1,000 payment and a certificate from the Principal.

Examples of colleague’s contributions can come from any of the areas outlined below:

  1. Innovative contribution in support of the student experience
  2. Innovative contribution in support of the staff experience
  3. Innovative contribution in support of the development of learning and teaching
  4. Innovative contribution in support of world leading research outcomes
  5. Innovative contribution in support of the civic mission of the University

The judging panel will assess the applications against the following criteria:

  • Sustainability and/or Scalability:
    The extent to which the contribution has been embedded and sustained within the particular area and, where appropriate, replicated or repeated in different settings.
  • Innovative Approach:
    How does the contribution evidence originality and/or demonstrate high levels of creativity.
  • Impact:
    To what extent has the contribution led to measurable impact.
  • Alignment with the University Values:
    The extent to which the contribution aligns with the University stated values (ambition and excellence, curiosity and discovery, integrity and truth and an inclusive community).

You can find the nomination form for the James Watt Technician Prize, together with full details (including nomination eligibility, the process and guidelines), on the James Watt Awards Portal.

You can also find further details on the James Watt Technician Prize webpages.

Please note that the deadline for nominations is 26 July 2024.

Please contact the People & OD Helpdesk if you have any queries.

First published: 3 July 2024

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