by christasathish | Mar 30, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
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...
by christasathish | Mar 30, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#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...
by christasathish | Mar 26, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
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...
by christasathish | Mar 23, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
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...
by christasathish | Mar 23, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#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...
by christasathish | Mar 16, 2025 | Cultivating Academic Heterotopias, Research Blog
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...
