"Every Little Action Counts"

My career history

All about my career journey since 2004

Why Positive Academia matters to me

For me, Positive Academia is a personal and professional mission that resonates deeply with my journey as a scientist and academic. Having navigated the challenges of scientific research and business studies in academia, I have experienced and witnessed the pressures that academics—i.e., researchers and teachers—face. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where the individual scholar comes first, allowing them to thrive personally and professionally.

Cultivating and crafting Positive Academia

Useful resources, material and further information about our Positive Academia endeavour.

Teaching for positive impact

All about how I create positive impact with my teaching. Three  guides!

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion

Posts on EDI in academia

Social media & Wellbeing of academics

Posts on social media and wellbeing of academics.

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Recent Posts & Projects

Week 13: Fables of Academia – The Fire Ants’ Colony

In a quiet corner of the Academic Zoo, a colony of fire ants worked tirelessly. Their contributions were immense: tunnels that aerated the soil, structures that supported the ecosystem, and a network of labour that connected every corner of the zoo.  But the...

Week 49: EveryLittleActionCounts – Focusing on Building a Legacy in Academia

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 49: Focusing on Building a Legacy in Academia Building a legacy in academia is about creating a lasting impact through meaningful contributions that reach beyond individual achievements. A focus on legacy encourages scholars to prioritise...

The Fables of The Academic Zoo: Introducing our Illustrator – Kiran Abraham Stephen

To date we have illustrated our weekly LinkedIn fables taking advantage of the one-click AI culture to create images, but were never fully satisfied with the result. We have therefore decided it's time to find our way back to the traditional non-digital art of...

Week 12: Fables of Academia – The Elephant in the Room

At the heart of the Academic Zoo stood a large elephant named Equity. She was impossible to miss, her grey bulk filling the central courtyard. Yet, most of the animals pretended she wasn’t there. The lions roared about their achievements, the peacocks flaunted their...

Week 48: EveryLittleActionCounts – Challenge Gendered Assumptions

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 48: Challenge Gendered Assumptions Gender assumptions often shape expectations, behaviours, and opportunities in academic spaces, reinforcing stereotypes and limiting potential. Challenging these assumptions is critical for creating a...

Wildcard Call for 1 Chapter: How to Cultivate Academic Heterotopias Heterotopias: A Feminist Approach for a Collective Transformation

What if academia could be a space of care, collaboration, equity, inclusion, and collective empowerment? How to Cultivate Academic Heterotopias explores the transformative potential of a feminist lens to redesign academia. This groundbreaking volume delves into the...

Week 11: Fables of Academia – The Hedgehog’s Quills

In the Academic Zoo, the hedgehog was known for her sharp quills. She kept them raised at all times, wary of the larger animals who often pushed her aside or dismissed her ideas. “Why are you always so defensive?” the lions asked, circling her. “You should soften up,”...

Week 47: EveryLittleActionCounts – Focus on Empowerment, NOT Dependency

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 47: Focus on Empowerment, NOT Dependency In academia, fostering empowerment means equipping students and colleagues with the tools, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed on their own. Empowerment nurtures autonomy, resilience,...

Week 10: Fables of Academia – The Frogs’ Chorus

In the Academic Zoo, the frogs gathered every evening to sing in harmony. Their chorus conveyed messages of fairness, collaboration, and change-making. The larger animals, however, dismissed the frogs’ messages. “Too noisy”, grumbled the lions. “Unrefined”, scoffed...

Week 46: EveryLittleActionCounts – Encourage Ethical Leadership

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 46: Encourage Ethical Leadership Ethical leadership is essential in academia to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity in decision-making. Leaders who prioritize ethics not only create a positive and inclusive culture but also set...

New Project Announcement: Reflective Blogging for Impact

A students as co-creators project focused on employability, equality, diversity, inclusion and social responsibility @The University of Westminster.