Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators

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The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC) is based in the UK. Established more than 50 years ago, the ISTC is the largest UK body representing professional communicators such as technical writers and information designers.

Members benefit from discounts, news, training events, networking and recognition of professional status including the use of MISTC / FISTC (for suitably qualified people). Members include independent authors, those working for companies and Business Affiliates.

The following is a précis of the ISTC's Memorandum of Association:

To lay down standards of education, training, knowledge and experience, appropriate for the admission of persons to the various grades of membership of 'The Institute'.
To institute examinations and to appoint examiners; to co-operate with any other examining/awarding body; and to award certificates and diplomas to those who pass such examinations.
To institute, establish and promote scholarships, grants, awards and prizes; with the goal of awarding scholarships, when possible.
To establish or assist in establishing chairs, faculties or departments of scientific and technical communication (or such other title within the objects of The Institute as may be thought fit) at any universities or other seats of learning.
To organise and promote conferences, meetings etc. on scientific and technical communication.
To publish information on communicating and maintain a library of publications for ISTC members.
To establish or assist research into any aspect of communicating.
To consult, co-operate and collaborate with any persons, associations, societies, institutions or other organisations for the purpose of furthering the objects of The Institute.
Provide members with information on conditions of service of those professionally engaged in scientific and technical communication.
When possible, to obtain any Royal Charter, Provisional Order or Act of Parliament or other authority either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere to enable The Institute to carry its objects into effect.

The ISTC is a non-profit making organisation and is not part of, nor belongs to, any commercial company, trade union or political party. The Institute is managed by the ISTC Council.