"Every Little Action Counts"

About Christa Sathish

All about my career journey since 2004

Cultivating and crafting Positive Academia

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

The Fables of the Academic Zoo

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.

Every Little Action Counts Campaign

Academia often feels like a place of immense pressure, competition, and isolation, but I see it as an opportunity to foster a more inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment. This campaign is my way of reimagining what academia can be—a space where every voice matters, every action has value, and every individual feels seen and heard.

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.

Chromaleon - Students as Co-Creators Project

Our project applies reflective blogging as a transformative tool to achieve these goals. By putting students at the heart of the design, execution, and evaluation process, this initiative illuminates the value of reflective practices for diverse student populations in higher education.

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Recent Posts & Projects

Week 16: Fables of Academia – The Snake’s Trail

In the heart of the Academic Zoo, there was a narrow path known as the Snake Trail. It was the fastest route to the top level of the zoo, where animals could enjoy the glorious sunrise above the clouds. A cunning snake, however, controlled it. The snake, with its...

Week 15: Fables of Academia – The Beavers’ Bridges

In the Academic Zoo, the beavers were known for their craftsmanship. They built intricate dams and sturdy bridges that connected every part of the zoo. Their work made life easier for all the animals, yet the zookeepers rarely noticed. “They’re just doing what comes...

Week 51 EveryLittleActionCounts: Share Feminist Practices and Values

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 51: Share Feminist Practices and Values Feminist practices and values challenge traditional power structures and promote equality, justice and inclusion within academic environments. By sharing and proactively integrating these...

Week 14: Fables of Academia – The Monkey’s Maze

In the Academic Zoo, the monkeys faced a grand challenge: a complex maze filled with puzzles and traps. At the centre of the maze were golden bananas, symbols of success and recognition. Some monkeys navigated the maze with ease, carrying maps drawn from years of...

Week 50: EveryLittleActionCounts – Centre Empathy in Conversations

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 50: Centre Empathy in Conversations Empathy is a crucial element in creating an academic environment that is supportive, respectful, and inclusive. By centering empathy in our conversations, we foster understanding and compassion,...

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...

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.