by christasathish | Mar 2, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 45: Prioritize Long-Term Research Impact In the neoliberal academic setting, the focus on short-term gains such as publication counts, ranking and citations, often overshadow research with long-term societal value for the common good....
by christasathish | Feb 23, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 44: Fostering a Culture of Mentorship Mentorship is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, especially in academia, where guidance can make a significant difference for ECRs. A culture of mentorship ensures that knowledge,...
by christasathish | Feb 15, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 43: Recognize Invisible Contributions Academia often overlooks the behind-the-scenes work and invisible emotional labour that sustains its institutions, disproportionately carried out by women and marginalized groups. These invisible...
by christasathish | Feb 9, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 42: Creating Safe Spaces Creating safe spaces in academia is essential for fostering trust, openness, and a sense of belonging among colleagues and students. Safe spaces encourage individuals to share their experiences, ideas, and...
by christasathish | Feb 3, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 41: Supporting Intersectionality Supporting intersectionality in academia means recognising and addressing the overlapping identities and systemic inequalities that shape individuals’ experiences. By embracing intersectional practices, we...
by christasathish | Jan 27, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 40: Use Inclusive Language Inclusive language is a powerful tool for fostering belonging and respect in academic settings. By choosing words that are respectful and representative of all identities, we can create an environment where...