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Helen Rose wins IOP 2025 School and Further Education Technician Award

By Tim Bradbury posted 15-10-2025 09:37

We are thrilled to celebrate @Helen Rose, winner of the Institute of Physics 2025 School and Further Education Technician Award.

Helen leads the professional development and training programme for technicians at the National STEM Learning Centre. Over a 36-year career she has built an incredible depth of technical expertise, developed innovative training programmes and inspired thousands of technicians and teachers nationwide. Her passion for physics, commitment to professional development and ability to adapt to new challenges, from online delivery to new technologies, have made a lasting difference to science education.

This award recognises the impact Helen has had on the technician community and the many teachers who benefit from her work every day.

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Karen Webster

17-10-2025 12:22

Congratulations Helen! It is so nice to see you being recognised for your hard work and enthusiasm. Thank you for everything you have done for so many techs over the years!

Helen Jones

17-10-2025 09:09

Well done Helen, good to see your hard work being recognised. So many of us techs have come away from the courses you run buzzing with new ideas for our schools!

Jo Hodge

16-10-2025 12:30

Congratulations Helen. A well deserved award for all your hard work. You seem to have inspired many technicians during your career. Bravo!

John Jermy

16-10-2025 08:46

Congratulations Helen. A well deserved award. Hope to meet you at the Kia Oval in a few weeks. Huge thanks to the Institute of Physics for their support of education and recognition of the profession.