Our response to the TALENT Commission
The TALENT Commission report has gathered new strategic insights into the UK’s technical workforce in higher education and research.
The report sets out a vision for the future of the UK's technical talent and includes 16 overarching recommendations for employers, funders, government and policymakers, professional bodies and learned societies and the technician community to guide delivery of this vision.
Midlands Innovation universities have collectively committed to implementing the employer recommendations within their institutes. Professor Karen Holford CBE, Vice-Chancellor for Cranfield University announced the Midlands Innovation Joint Statement at a Parliamentary Reception for the TALENT Commission.
We strongly believe the TALENT Commission recommendations will make a significant and valuable difference. All eight university partners within Midlands Innovation are making a collective commitment to advance the culture and environment for our 2,100 technical colleagues who make such vital contributions to our institutions’ research and teaching. Midlands Innovation is the place to be for those seeking fulfilling and vibrant technical careers in higher education and research and this initiative will strengthen that.
Professor Karen Holford CBE, Vice-Chancellor for Cranfield University