When inclusion becomes exclusion: The problems of the label ‘disability networks’

by christasathish | Nov 16, 2024 | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Research Blog

When inclusion becomes exclusion: The problems of the label ‘disability networks’ In this reflective this blog post I aim to start the conversation of how ‘disability networks’ are labelled in universities. I am drawing on Armstrong’s (2010) book ‘the power of...

International Women’s Day 2024: Positive Actions that contribute to the Amplification of Women’s Voices

by christasathish | Mar 8, 2024 | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Research Blog

Women are still facing daily challenges and barriers ranging from childcare, family politics, male-dominated work environments, anxiety, professional and personal environments biased against women, lack of gender equality, and a lack of access to leadership positions....

Reflections on the completion of AMR’s Bridge Reviewer Program

by christasathish | Feb 29, 2024 | Academic Reviewing, Research Blog

“The Academy of Management Review’s Bridge Reviewer Program is an innovative program with a goal of expanding the pool of potential reviewers. Participants of this program complete self-guided learning modules on topics such as writing highly developmental reviews,...

Creating Positive Impact for Teaching and Learning @University of Westminster: Visiting the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park

by christasathish | Feb 15, 2024 | Positive Academia, Research Blog, Teaching and Learning

It was field trip time for our Master level students of the Multi Platforms Communication Module (2023-2024)! Together with Asher Rospigliosi Pallavicini, we visited the National Computing Museum at Bletchley Park. Many thanks go to Dr. Richard Berry (Head of the...

The SWAN project

by christasathish | Nov 17, 2023 | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Positive Academia, Research Blog

This project created two swans reflecting CYGNA’s equal, inclusive, collective identity and the diversity of the network and its members. This CYGNA project was led by Dr Christa Sathish and Dr Clarice Santos and funded by Dr Richard Berry, Head of School, School of...

Completing a full-time PhD as a neurodivergent female academic with two kids

by christasathish | Aug 6, 2023 | Positive Academia, Research Blog, Supporting PGRs

I am often questioned about how I was able manage a young family and complete a full-time PhD at the same time. Quite often people see these as incompatible. While I disagree with such perceptions, I believe it has a lot to do with who we are, our background, life...