"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 22: Fables of Academia – The Oyster’s Pearl

In the deepest pool of the Academic Zoo lived a small oyster, frequently overlooked by the other animals. Life for the oyster wasn’t easy—the currents were strong, the water murky, and grains of sand often found their way into her shell, causing pain and discomfort....

Week 58 EveryLittleActionCounts: Become sensitive when constructing knowledge!

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 58: Become sensitive when constructing knowledge! In academia, knowledge is of treated as universal and objective, yet it is always shaped by context – by who produces it, for whom, where, and under what conditions. Becoming sensitive to...

Week 21: Fables of Academia – The Elephant’s Circle

In the Academic Zoo, the elephants were known for their wisdom and strength. However, what truly distinguished them was their profound care for one another. When one elephant fell behind, the herd would halt, forming a protective circle around their companion. The...

Week 57 EveryLittleActionCounts: Overcome your fears!

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 57: Overcome your fears! Fear is an ever-present yet often hidden companion in academic life and beyond – fear of rejection, fear of not being good enough, fear of not being worthy, fear of not belonging. It can silence our voices and...

Week 56 EveryLittleActionCounts: Dare to break free from instrumentalism!

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 56: Dare to break free from instrumentalism! Satisfying our egos and the metrics established by our institutions are key strategies for many academics to ascend the academic ivory tower. In doing so, fostering caring connections and...

Week 20: Fables of Academia – The Cranes and the Finches

In the Academic Zoo, the tall cranes towered over the landscape, their sharp eyes surveying the horizon. Known for their wisdom and years of experience, they were regarded as the leaders of thought. Meanwhile, the finches darted through the air, small and energetic,...

Week 55 EveryLittleActionCounts: Embrace the Little Things!

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 55: Embrace the Little Things! Chasing big wins – grant awards, recognition, high-impact publications, tenure-track positions, social capital, popularity, being visible and popular – we can easily overlook the small experiences that...

Week 19: Fables of Academia – The River of Knowledge in the Academic Zoo

In the Academic Zoo, a wide river flowed, known to all as the River of Knowledge. The fish living in it were considered the most knowledgeable creatures, as they had access to the river’s ever-flowing waters, where the answers to any question could be found. For...

Week 54 EveryLittleActionCounts: Creating Little Spaces of Comfort

#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 54: Creating Little Spaces of Comfort We navigate our academic lives in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment where we are expected to perform at multiple levels and roles constantly. Creating a consistent, intentional comfort...

Week 18: Fables of Academia – The Empowered Owl

In the Academic Zoo, there was an owl who had long been revered for her wisdom. For years, she helped the other animals by providing them with answers and solving their problems. Over time, the animals became more dependent on her, seeking her guidance at every turn...

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.