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Volunteering for Impact: Where It Begins

by christasathish | Apr 16, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog, Volunteering for Impact

I took this photograph during my recent family vacation in South India at my in-laws’ village property. I was sitting quietly in the corner, observing what seemed like an ordinary moment. The woman on the left is my mother-in-law. She had gathered fresh leaves...

Volunteering for Impact (1): Supporting PhD Students’ Digital Scholarship

by christasathish | Apr 16, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog, Volunteering for Impact

There is something quietly transformative about volunteering within academia. It rarely makes it into performance metrics, and yet, it is often where the most meaningful change begins. Recently, I had the opportunity to volunteer for the University of Westminster’s...

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  • Volunteering for Impact: Where It Begins
  • Volunteering for Impact (1): Supporting PhD Students’ Digital Scholarship
  • Peer-to-Peer Learning as a Catalyst for Positive Teaching Cultures
  • Reflections on my first AOM 2025 – Copenhagen: Finding Balance in the Buzz as a Strong Introvert
  • Week 23: Fables of Academia – The Reimagined Academic Zoo

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