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Andy is an experienced researcher focused on conducting inclusive participatory research with individuals who have learning disabilities. With over ten years of experience in providing support and education within learning disability communities, he has served as a Learning Manager for a charity organization. Currently a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, his work encompasses digital taught learning methods and their implications for higher education. Andy's research is substantially influenced by his prior position at iRes Falmouth University and the Visual Learning Lab at the University of Nottingham, where he explored the use of digital media technologies in educational contexts. He has recently been involved in significant research projects, including one funded by the UK Research Innovation that aims to better understand pedagogies in digital computer science education and their application in real-world scenarios. Additionally, Andy has contributed to a project examining adaptations in social research practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employing rapid evidence reviews and facilitating knowledge exchange workshops to enable the sharing of evidence and resources across the academic community.