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People working in technical roles make enormous contributions to research and innovation, yet their work is less often in the limelight. With initiatives in place to change this, we ask the question: ‘who are our technicians?’

Collaborations were in the spotlight at this year’s EI Innovate, with a focus on the Earlham Institute’s cutting-edge work with external partners.

In July 2009, a new national genome centre was unveiled in Norwich. It was opened by the genomics pioneer Prof Sir John Sulston and Sir Richard Jewson, the then Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, with a mission to “further the UK’s capacity in genomics”.

The 18th November is International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM, highlighting their important and diverse contribution to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

This week is Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) - a celebration of the vast - and often under-recognised - contribution postdocs make towards both research and academic life in general.

Workplace culture is central to the success or failure of any organisation, no matter the size or sector.