Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference 2 2026020

 

Professional Development Zone

Setting the standards for professional scientists, for a better future for all

The Professional Development Zone provides delegates with an opportunity to engage with professional bodies from the full range of science-based disciplines either on their stands or through a variety of workshops running throughout the day.

More details on the Professional Development Zone coming soon.

RSciTech (Registered Science Technician), RSci (Registered Scientist), CSci (Chartered Scientist), CSciTeach (Chartered Science Teacher)

Schedule:

Professional Development Masterclasses

Conference Suite 3A - Sustainability Masterclasses
Time MasterClass
10:30 - 10:50

Determining product sustainability with sustainability attributes

Lucy Moore, Sustainability Manager at Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS)
11:00 - 11:30

Impacting change in supply chains for sustainability gains

Chris Neasham, Associate Director of Procurement - Almac Sciences
11:45 - 12:30

Lab sustainable practices, being better!

Lee Hibbett, Technical Manager within the School of Pharmacy University of Nottingham
14:00 - 15:00

Biobanking sustainability - recent research around the sustainability/good practice of biobanking

Matt Graham, Research Assistant in the Department for Global Health & Social Medicine
15:00 - 15:30

Sustainability Q&A Panel


Gallery 1
Time MasterClass
09:45 - 10:30

Benefits of professional body membership

Catherine Perry, RSciTech, MRSC, Professional Registration Specialist, Royal Society of Chemistry
12:45 - 13:30

Professional recognition through registration

Catherine Perry, RSciTech, MRSC, Professional Registration Specialist, Royal Society of Chemistry
13:45 - 14:30

Employing an Apprentice in a Technical Role - Some Practical Tips

Caleb Wright Deputy Director, NTDC & Karen Bailey-Smith, Technical Development, Modernisation and Innovation Manager, Sheffield Hallam University
15:00 - 15:45

Career pathways for technicians

Catherine Perry, RSciTech, MRSC, Professional Registration Specialist, Royal Society of Chemistry

Gallery 2
Time MasterClass
09:45 - 10:30

CPD opportunities beyond the lab and the benefits of professional registration.

Sheri Scott Csci, FIBMS, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Nottingham Trent University
13:45 - 14:30

How to Manage Your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Dr Michelle Jackson, Head of Technical Operations, University of Manchester

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