Technician Commitment Working Group
The Working Group comprises technical representatives from all four academic Schools within the University, as follows:
- Chair: Dr James Thompson, Deputy Dean, School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Co-Chair: Marie Anne Pringle, Technical Manager, School of Health & Life Sciences
- Co-Chair: Kim Wight, School Business Manager, School of Health & Life Sciences
Members:
- David Allan, Demonstrator, School of Business and Creative Industries
- Guillermo Baena, Senior Technician, School of Health & Life Sciences
- Ashley Forrester, Senior REF & Policy Partner (PCE), Reearch Services
- Gareth Malone, Studio & Technical Coordinator, School of Business and Creative Industries
- Charles McGinness, Senior Technician, School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Connor Mcintyre, Simulation Technician, School of Health & Life Sciences
- Rajshri Puspanathan, Psychology Technician, School of Education and Social Sciences
- Jack Williams, Senior Technician, School of Health & Life Sciences
Our Remit
This group will be responsible for leading on the development and implementation of the Technician Commitment action plan here at UWS. Ensuring that communication is visible across all areas of the University and in promoting the 4 pillars of the Technician Commitment to advance recognition of all technical colleagues.
Contacts
The main points of contact for all enquiries relating to the Technician Commitment are:
- Marie Anne Pringle, Co-Lead: MarieAnne.Pringle@uws.ac.uk
- Kim Wight, Administrative Lead: Kim.Wight@uws.ac.uk
Last updated: 27/01/2026