‘The best parts are working with enthusiastic students and that no two days are ever the same’

By Nina Notman2023-08-09T08:06:00

A man in a blue lab coat with red glasses in a modern laboratory

Source: © University of Manchester

Meet Mike Hughes, a technical specialist who is passionate about chemistry teaching laboratories and technical education pathways

Meet Mike Hughes, a technical specialist and former apprentice inspiring others to progress into science through a vocational route. In this Q&A, he discusses his role leading the team of laboratory technicians at the University of Manchester, as well as his outreach work supporting 16–18 students in their scientific journey and his involvement in the WorldSkills competitions.

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