Dr Alastair Robertson is Director of Teaching and Learning Enhancement at Abertay University with 25 years’ experience in the HE sector. He is Vice Chair of the Scottish Higher Education Enhancement Committee (SHEEC) and his experience extends to a number of areas influencing the student learning experience. He has particular interests in academic leadership, strategic change, learning spaces, student engagement and national HE policy development. His academic background is in solid state inorganic chemistry.