Technically Scotland

A podcast connecting Technicians across Scotland

Technically Scotland is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Technically Scotland, a science show with 40 episodes published.

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  Technicians and Outreach: Cameron Wyatt

  Aug 13, 202631 min

  Our latest Technically Scotland episode features Cameron Wyatt, zebrafish technologist, facility manager, and academic lead for engagement at the University of Edinburgh. Cameron brings a brilliant mix of expertise, humour and creativity to public engagement — from tackling tricky conversations about animal research ethics to helping technicians recognise the value of their own contributions. One of his standout messages is “ Don’t talk down what you do ” Technicians are experts, and their work is essential to Scotland’s research ecosystem. This episode dives into how technicians can get involved in outreach, build confidence, and make science more open, accessible and fun. Cameron also shares a preview of his Edinburgh Fringe show, It All Went Wrong At Legs , where he blends science and comedy to celebrate zebrafish and the people who work with them Grab tickets for Cameron’s Fringe shows: 22nd August: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-provocateurs-it-all-went-wrong-at-legs-age-old-story 25th August: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-provocateurs-a-disease-by-any-other-name-it-all-went-wrong-at-legs Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Follow us on Linked In

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  In Conversation with Tim Savage, a Technician Commitment Podcast Episode

  Jul 9, 202650 min

  Thank you to the Technician Commitment for sharing their episode 'In Conversation with Tim Savage' with us. In this special episode, Podcast hosts Charli Corcoran and Michael Bayliss are joined by special guest Dr. Tim Savage. Tim is a consultant and photographer with a wealth of experience leading and managing technical services in the creative arts, as well as being author of the upcoming book ‘Technical Teaching in Higher Education: Insights from the Creative Arts’, releasing on 1 July 2026. The episode explores Tim’s journey from photography and technical practice into leadership, research and sector advocacy, touching on the moments that shaped his thinking about technical teaching in higher education. Charli, Michael and Tim discuss the blurring boundaries between technical and academic roles, the challenge of technician imposter syndrome, and the importance of understanding and recognising the value of technical teaching. Pre-order a copy of Technical Teaching in Higher Education: Insights from the Creative Arts by Tim Savage: ⁠ https://www.routledge.com/Technical-T... ⁠ Discount code: 26AFLY2 (valid until end September 2026) Read Tim Savage and Kelly Vere’s research article 'Why is it problematic for technicians to say they teach in higher education?': ⁠ https://journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.p... Read Tim’s AdvanceHE blog ‘Reflecting on the recognition of the contribution of technicians in Teaching Excellence narratives’: ⁠ https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and... Learn more about the Technician Commitment: ⁠ https://www.techniciancommitment.org.... Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Follow us on Linked In

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  Sustainability Episode 6: A wider picture

  Jul 8, 202635 min

  In this series, hosts Lee Murphy from the University of Edinburgh, and Charli Corcoran from the University of Stirling, meet technicians from across Scotland who are driving sustainability in their institutions. In the final episode we are stepping back and bringing those conversations together. We are joined by Susie Cook, Sustainability Implementation Manager at the University of Edinburgh and Charlie Baker, Research Fellow at the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy. Together, they bring perspectives from both implementation and research and help us to explore what this all means at a broader level, and what needs to happen next. Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Follow us on Linked In

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  Sustainability Episode 5: How are we trained?

  Jul 6, 202624 min

  In this series, hosts Lee Murphy from the University of Edinburgh, and Charli Corcoran from the University of Stirling, meet technicians from across Scotland who are driving sustainability in their institutions. In the fifth episode, we ask our guests what sustainability related training they have had access to, and what training they would like to see made available. We also delve into what one thing they think would make a big difference to technicians trying to drive sustainability initiatives forward. Hear from: Michael Capeness, Laboratory Manager, University of Edinburgh Marie Ann Pringle, Technical Manager, University of the West of Scotland Zephyr Liddell, Print and Dye Technician, Glasgow School of Art Abby Ireland, Teaching Technician, University of Glasgow Mira Novakova, Institute Laboratory Manager, University of Edinburgh Christine Surradge, Plant and Animal Technician, Edinburgh Napier University Elisa Garcia Wilson, Sustainability Officer, University of Dundee This podcast is funded by the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Follow us on Linked In

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  Sustainability Episode 4: How do we share?

  Jun 16, 202615 min

  In this series, hosts Lee Murphy from the University of Edinburgh, and Charli Corcoran from the University of Stirling, meet technicians from across Scotland who are driving sustainability in their institutions. In the fourth episode, we ask our guests what opportunities they have to share best practice in their own institutions, throughout Scotland and with UK networks. Hear from: Michael Capeness, Laboratory Manager, University of Edinburgh Marie Ann Pringle, Technical Manager, University of the West of Scotland Zephyr Liddell, Print and Dye Technician, Glasgow School of Art Abby Ireland, Teaching Technician, University of Glasgow Mira Novakova, Institute Laboratory Manager, University of Edinburgh Christine Surradge, Plant and Animal Technician, Edinburgh Napier University Elisa Garcia Wilson, Sustainability Officer, University of Dundee This podcast is funded by the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Follow us on Linked In

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