#192 - Dr. Peter Shukie on Connecting Learning with Purpose

In this week’s episode, we throwback to a recording with Dr. Peter Shukie, Academic Group Leader, Creative and Digital at University Centre Blackburn College. Peter was the 2019 National Winner of the Festival of Learning Social Impact award, and in this episode, we talk about connecting learning with purpose. Plus, how IBM and UCL are collaborating on relieving loneliness during social isolation. 

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People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech
• Dr. Peter Shukie, Academic Group Leader, Creative and Digital, University Centre at Blackburn College | Twitter: @ShukieOne
• John McNamara, Senior Inventor and IBM UK University Program Leader, IBM Hursley | Twitter: @j0nnymac

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