Publications
Articles
Harzing, A.W. & Sathish, C. (2026). Every little action counts: How cognitive, affective, relational, and agentic (micro-)practices support academic micro-transformation. Management Learning. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/13505076261437406
Sathish, C. & Harzing, A. W. (2026). The Fables of the Academic Zoo: De-Legitimizing Dominant Micro-Practices Through Storytelling and Caring, Gender, Work & Organization. 33(3), 1117-1136. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.70088
Sathish C. & Harzing A-W (2026) Let’s form a Positive Academia Collective Transformation: re-imagining our academic values and interactions, Management Learning. 57(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/13505076251351089
Books
Sathish, C., Harzing, A. W., Aust-Gronarz, I. (2027). How to cultivate academic heterotopias: Feminist Approach for Collective Transformation, Edward Elgar Publishing.
Sathish C., Harzing A-W & Sathish N. (2026) The Fables of the Academic Zoo: A practical guide featuring 26 fables that support the de-legitimization of dominant practices in academia. Positive Academia Available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GR56VR1P?s=books
Sathish C. & Harzing A-W (2025)
Online White Papers
Harzing A.W. & Sathish, C. (2023). The art of academic writing. Available at https://christasathish.com/the-art-of-academic-writing/
Almada, P., Caroleo, L., De Amicis, C., Giorgi, G., Kristensen, L.M., Sathish, C. and Teigeler, L. (2022). ‘The SEO effect: The optimised, the under-optimised and the un-optimised web’, Digital Methods Initiative. Available at: https://www.digitalmethods.net/Dmi/SummerSchool2022TheSEOeffect
PhD Thesis
Sathish, C. (2023). ‘Investigating UK academics’ professional social media use: a qualitative analysis using the lenses of digital literacy, UTAUT and the concept of boundary work’, PhD thesis Middlesex University. Available at: https://repository.mdx.ac.uk/item/10yzv4
Teaching & Learning Guides: Material and resources that support your teaching and learning practice
Sathish, C. (2022). ‘Social Media for Teaching How-To Guide’, Christasathish.com, Available at: https://christasathish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SocialMediaGuideForTeaching_V_13062022.pdf
I developed this guide focusing on the practical integration of specific social media tools and emphasising their practical application. The guide provides information about general features, main concerns, questions before you start, case studies, and useful links to various platform-specific resources.
Sathish, C. (2022). ‘Well-Being Activities for Teaching’, Christasathish.com, Available at: https://christasathish.com/teaching-experience/well-being-activities-for-teaching/
In this document, I present various well-being activities that I integrated into my teaching of undergraduate students. I aim to develop an awareness of societal issues as well as emphasising the need to take care of students’ physical and mental well-being.
Sathish, C. (2023).’A Guide To Interconnected Learning’, Christasathish.com, Available at: https://christasathish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/InterconnectedLearningGuide_29102023-1.pdf
This guide is a collection of my teaching approaches based on my ethos and values which reflect our being in the interconnected world. I have been inspired by Boix Mansilla and Jackson (2013) whose early research addresses the importance of developing students’ global competencies and the need to redefine learning for an interconnected world.
Positive Academia Resource Bulletins: Material and resources that enable you to contribute with small acts to crafting and cultivating a more positive academia.
Sathish, C. & Harzing A.W. (2023).’Crafting & Cultivating Positive Academia – Happiness is a good flow of life, Zeno, Christasathish.com, Available at: https://christasathish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bulletin-Draft-1_06072023_Final_Version.pdf
Sathish, C. & Harzing A.W. (2023).’Crafting & Cultivating Positive Academia – We are all different, Christasathish.com, Available at: https://christasathish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PositiveAcademia_Bulletin_2.pdf
Sathish, C. & Harzing A.W. (2023).’Crafting & Cultivating Positive Academia – Creativity in academia, Christasathish.com, Available at: https://christasathish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bulletin-3-Positive-Academia.pdf
Sathish, C. & Harzing A.W. (2023).’Crafting & Cultivating Positive Academia – PGR Support, Christasathish.com, Available at: https://christasathish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bulletin-4-Supporting-PGRs-March-2024.pdf
Media & Impact
I have been publishing blog posts (currently over 78 posts) as a tool for disseminating research, creating campaign awareness, reinforcing personal and professional development and supporting the engagement with broader audiences within and outside academia.
Volunteering for Impact
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Inclusion in academia
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Every Little Action Counts (#everylittleactioncounts)
Week 54 EveryLittleActionCounts: Creating Little Spaces of Comfort
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 54: Creating Little Spaces of Comfort We navigate our academic lives in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment where we are expected to perform at multiple levels and roles constantly. Creating a consistent, intentional comfort...
Week 53 EveryLittleActionCounts: Integrate well-being strategies to prevent burnout in academia
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 53: Integrate well-being strategies to prevent burnout in academia Academia often romanticises overwork, making burnout seem like an inevitable rite of academic journeys. However, it does not have to be that way – sustainable academic...
Week 52 EveryLittleActionCounts: Advocate for Work-Life Balance
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 52: Advocate for Work-Life Balance Work-life balance is essential for maintaining both personal well-being and professional productivity in academia. Advocating for this balance ensures that academics can thrive in their roles without...
Week 51 EveryLittleActionCounts: Share Feminist Practices and Values
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 51: Share Feminist Practices and Values Feminist practices and values challenge traditional power structures and promote equality, justice and inclusion within academic environments. By sharing and proactively integrating these...
Week 50: EveryLittleActionCounts – Centre Empathy in Conversations
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 50: Centre Empathy in Conversations Empathy is a crucial element in creating an academic environment that is supportive, respectful, and inclusive. By centering empathy in our conversations, we foster understanding and compassion,...
Fables of academia - The Academic Zoo
Week 18: Fables of Academia – The Empowered Owl
In the Academic Zoo, there was an owl who had long been revered for her wisdom. For years, she helped the other animals by providing them with answers and solving their problems. Over time, the animals became more dependent on her, seeking her guidance at every turn...
Week 17: Fables of Academia – The Garden of Rest
In the Academic Zoo, there was a secret garden known only to a select few. It was called The Garden of Rest – a place where knowledge flowed freely and without boundaries, where no one was judged for their unique ways of thinking. Unlike the rest of the zoo, where...
Week 16: Fables of Academia – The Snake’s Trail
In the heart of the Academic Zoo, there was a narrow path known as the Snake Trail. It was the fastest route to the top level of the zoo, where animals could enjoy the glorious sunrise above the clouds. A cunning snake, however, controlled it. The snake, with its...
Week 15: Fables of Academia – The Beavers’ Bridges
In the Academic Zoo, the beavers were known for their craftsmanship. They built intricate dams and sturdy bridges that connected every part of the zoo. Their work made life easier for all the animals, yet the zookeepers rarely noticed. “They’re just doing what comes...
Week 14: Fables of Academia – The Monkey’s Maze
In the Academic Zoo, the monkeys faced a grand challenge: a complex maze filled with puzzles and traps. At the centre of the maze were golden bananas, symbols of success and recognition. Some monkeys navigated the maze with ease, carrying maps drawn from years of...
Supporting the (Digital)Well-Being of Academics
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PhD Wellness
#3 PhD Wellness
Welcome to the weekly PhD Wellness These mini-posts are intended to provide useful tips and tricks to keep you happy and healthy during your PhD journey! The challenge is to keep the 4 smiles up for the week and hopefully beyond! #positiveacademia...
#2 PhD Wellness
Welcome to the weekly PhD Wellness These mini-posts are intended to provide useful tips and tricks to keep you happy and healthy during your PhD journey! The challenge is to keep the 4 smiles up for the week and hopefully beyond! #positiveacademiaBoost your...
#1 PhD Wellness
Welcome to the weekly PhD Wellness These mini-posts are intended to provide useful tips and tricks to keep you happy and healthy during your PhD journey! The challenge is to keep the 4 smiles up for the week and hopefully beyond! #positiveacademiaWhat? More than one...
Academic Reviewing
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Teaching for Positive Impact
Creating Positive Impact for Teaching and Learning @University of Westminster: Visiting the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park
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...
Student Well-Being
Positive Time Management
This is the Year of Positive Academia (initiated by Anne-Wil Harzing). I am continuing to promote positivity #positivechange #positiveacademia #positivesharedworld #kindness #wellbeing #students #engagement #learning during the sessions with my third-year...
Believe in Yourself
As part of Anne-Wil Harzing's, initiative The Year of Positive Academia, #positivechange #positiveacademia #positivesharedworld #kindness #wellbeing #students #engagement I am promoting positivity during the sessions with my third-year undergraduate students. We...