IOM3 Investigates...Pathways for Science Technicians

IOM3 Investigates...Pathways for Science Technicians

From IOM3 Investigates by IOM3

November 6, 2025 · 40 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the evolving landscape of science apprenticeships and professional development with insights from industry experts.

In this episode, Jamie Graham speaks with Tyler Harvey-Cowlishaw, Founder of the Science Apprenticeship Forum, and Catherine Perry, Professional Registration Specialist at the Royal Society of Chemistry, about the evolving landscape of science apprenticeships and professional development. Tyler shares her journey through apprenticeships, how they fit into family life, and how this led to founding the Science Apprenticeship Forum, a free-to-join network for science apprentices across the UK. The Forum provides a supportive community, peer connections, and a platform to influence national policy and apprenticeship development. It also hosts the National Science Apprenticeship Conference, now in its third successful year. Catherine discusses professional registration pathways for science technicians and apprentices, and how the Royal Society of Chemistry supports career development through recognition and standards. Connect with Tyler: LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tyler-harvey-cowlishaw-rsci-127752164 Follow the Forum: Science Apprenticeship Forum on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/science-apprenticeship-forum Connect with Catherine on Linkedin…

People in this episode

Guests: Tyler Harvey-Cowlishaw, Catherine Perry

Topics covered

  • science apprenticeships
  • professional development
  • career pathways

Keywords

  • Science Apprenticeship Forum
  • Royal Society of Chemistry
  • apprenticeships
  • professional registration

Mentioned in this episode

Products: National Science Apprenticeship Conference

Places: UK

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