
Welcome to nanoFabUK
Save the Date: nanoFabUK Symposium 2026
Venue: Royal Geographical Society in London
Date: 19-21 August 2026
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About Us
nanoFabUK is a national collaborative platform led by Research Technical Professionals (RTPs), designed to support and enhance the UK’s nanofabrication infrastructure. This initiative is led by the universities of: Manchester, Cambridge, Glasgow, Lancaster, Nottingham, Sheffield, Southampton, Swansea, Royal Holloway University of London, University College London and Imperial College London.
Our Vision
nanoFabUK’s vision is to connect nanofabrication RTPs across the country with the purpose of enhancing their expertise and stimulate innovation, through a range of knowledge exchange activities such as symposiums, technical workshops, and industry-led training events. The network will benefit not only RTPs who maintain this infrastructure, but also the academic and industrial end-users who rely on it through enhanced provision of nanofabrication services.
The UK has a solid international reputation as one of the leaders in Science and Technology, despite gaps in the technical workforce. We believe that nanoFabUK will contribute to closing this gap, giving the UK an edge over its competitors.
Our vision rests on the following four pillars:
1
Enhance competency and efficiency.
2
Visibility, recognition and diversity
3
Produce and retain talent
4
Stimulate innovation






