X–disciplinary Challenges from Industry for Technical Expert Development (X-CITED) is an EPSRC-funded programme that will develop the skills of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs), supporting them to work with industrial partners in addressing real-world challenges.
What's X-CITED?
Led by the University of Bath in partnership with the universities of Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, X-CITED is for RTPs by RTPs. Starting in April 2024, over the next three years, the X-CITED programme will become a regional demonstrator for new approaches to professional skills development for the sector. The project will:
- Develop peer networks and Communities of Practice for regional knowledge exchange around key technology specialisms;
- Review RTP training opportunities and develop a unique training platform tailored to the needs of RTPs;
- Create innovative mechanisms to connect industry with RTPs to progress industry challenge projects that deliver real-world impact;
- Establish a Talent Bank of trainee RTPs to foster diverse pathways into technical careers and create capacity for senior RTPs to engage with industry;
- Deliver a robust evaluation of the X-CITED programme to disseminate key outcomes and learning.
If you’d like to get involved or find out more information about any of X-CITED’s activities, we’d love to hear from you. Just email x-cited@gw4.ac.uk
