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UK RAS STEPS in the Spotlight: Two New Podcasts with Programme Manager, Marie Daniels

The work of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) is essential to the UK’s research and innovation landscape – and UK RAS STEPS is proud to be part of a national effort to ensure their skills, expertise and contributions are recognised, supported, and celebrated.

Recently, our Programme Manager, Marie Daniels, featured on two podcasts to share how UK RAS STEPS is building opportunities and visibility for RTPs in robotics and autonomous systems.

 

Research Culture Uncovered

In the latest episode of the Research Culture Uncovered podcast, Marie joins host Ged Hall to discuss how UK RAS STEPS and ten other EPSRC-funded strategic technical platforms are shaping the future for technical staff in UK research.

Here’s what you’ll discover in the episode:

  • Empowering Careers – How UK RAS STEPS and sister programmes are cultivating thriving, supportive communities of RTPs across the UK.
  • A Collaborative Force – The role of special interest groups, international links, and opportunities for RTPs to take on leadership positions as work package leads and co-investigators.
  • Celebrating Success – How the Technical Excellence Awards, part of the UK RAS Technical Showcase, are shining a spotlight on the impact of RTPs in robotics.

If you’re passionate about advancing research culture, this conversation offers a fascinating look into how technical careers are being championed.

 

Technically Edinburgh

Marie also joined the Technically Edinburgh podcast, hosted by Lee Murphy and Charli Corcoran, to dive deeper into how UK RAS STEPS is supporting RTPs in robotics and autonomous systems specifically.

This episode highlights:

  • How the network is building skills, connections, and visibility for technicians across the UK.
  • Opportunities through knowledge exchange placements, international visits, special interest groups, and national showcases.
  • The growing recognition of RTPs as drivers of innovation in robotics and autonomous systems.

 

Why This Matters

Across the UK, Research Technical Professionals are at the heart of cutting-edge discovery. By equipping RTPs with the tools, networks, and recognition they deserve, UK RAS STEPS is helping to transform research culture – ensuring technical expertise is valued and celebrated.

👉 Tune in to the podcasts today to hear how UK RAS STEPS is creating opportunities for RTPs to thrive: