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Merging metrics for the REF, KEF and TEF would free up time for academics to become researchers once again, says Robert MacIntosh

Robert MacIntosh considers the benefits of academic conferences and whether they can be replicated remotely

External examining will make you rich ¨C in new ideas, that is, writes Robert MacIntosh

Difficult conversations about student complaints and colleagues¡¯ underperformance will test the skills and judgement of senior academic staff, says Robert MacIntosh

Other industries have been disrupted by bold new approaches to funding models and ÖйúAƬ seems ripe for its own revolution, says Robert MacIntosh 

Successful trials of a robot tutor should encourage universities to ask which roles can never be replaced by artificial intelligence, argues Robert MacIntosh

There are numerous survival guides for doctoral students, but much less advice on how to supervise PhD candidates. Robert MacIntosh offers some tips on becoming an effective supervisor

Robert MacIntosh explains how academics should tackle their first university administrative role