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 | Research Blog
In the Academic Zoo, many animals struggled to balance their responsibilities – teaching, research, administration, family. The kangaroo, who carried her joey in her pouch, was often dismissed as unfit for “serious work.” But the kangaroo refused to choose between...
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 | Research Blog
Illustrated by Kiran Abraham Stephen In the Academic Zoo stood a rickety ladder that led to the most prestigious platform filled with exotic foods, cosy bedding and the best view of the whole zoo. The lions and monkeys climbed effortlessly, their strides long and...
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 | Research Blog
In the Academic Zoo, animals were judged not by their lasting contributions but by how quickly and grandly they performed. The peacock dazzled the zookeepers and visitors with vibrant feathers, gaining instant applause and recognition. Meanwhile, the tortoise worked...
