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Technical Services home page

Technical Services encompasses a team of predominantly technical staff who are based around specialist areas such as laboratories, classrooms, workshops, controlled environments (e.g. glasshouses), theatres and studios. The activities that take place in these areas are associated with teaching, research and outreach support
Here you will find information on the structure of Technical Services, where you will see our hierarchy, role profiles, where to find us and our contact details. 
We provide support and guidance to staff and students in the 'higher risk' Schools. More about Health and Safety
We support research facilities, maintain research areas, assist PhD students and provide direct research activities to grants and commercial contracts. More about research support
We set up classes, demonstrate and assist with timetabling. We also support undergraduate and taught postgraduate project students. More about teaching support
We have mechanical, glassblowing and electronic workshops and outsourcing contacts to meet all of your needs. More about workshops
We assist with laboratory supplies such as consumables and gas cylinders and provide advice on disposal of hazardous waste. More about laboratory supplies
We assist with procedures for ordering specialist equipment such as autoclaves, gas regulators and ultralow freezers. More about equipment