My role involves managing and co-ordinating all aspects of core technical support at the University of Sussex. The technical team is responsible for the provision of teaching, research, outreach and health and safety support to staff and students across the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine and the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities where expert practical skills and knowledge are required in specialist areas such as laboratories, workshops, controlled environments (e.g. glasshouses) art studios and theatres. I am also leading on the Technician Commitment initiative at the University of Sussex.