Robert Baird

Robert Baird is a seasoned academic and linguist currently serving as a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Southampton, where responsibilities include leading the Curricular Lead for Reading and Writing and participating in the Centre for Global Englishes. Baird's experience encompasses roles as a Pre-sessional Course Tutor, Coordinator, and IELTS Invigilator/Examiner, alongside significant editorial positions, including Editor in Chief for "Englishes in Practice." Baird's academic background includes a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Southampton, focusing on language use and intercultural communication among students in East Asia.