Embracing new technologies with Andy Tattersall (Episode 71)

Andy is a communications specialist who embraces using technology to help share research.

Sarah and Andy talk about

1. Making himself so useful that a job was created especially for him
2. Using technology to solve problems and always trying to make things better
3. How he evolved from bedroom radio host to pirate station DJ to podcaster
4. Being a lifelong learner and why more CPD time would benefit everyone

Find out more

1. Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
2. Check out Andy's Linktree for all his podcasts and articles
3. Connect to Andy on BlueSky
4. Visit Andy's website

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