Publications
Articles
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.
Inclusion in academia
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Every Little Action Counts (#everylittleactioncounts)
Week 49: EveryLittleActionCounts – Focusing on Building a Legacy in Academia
#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...
Week 48: EveryLittleActionCounts – Challenge Gendered Assumptions
#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...
Week 47: EveryLittleActionCounts – Focus on Empowerment, NOT Dependency
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 47: Focus on Empowerment, NOT Dependency In academia, fostering empowerment means equipping students and colleagues with the tools, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed on their own. Empowerment nurtures autonomy, resilience,...
Week 46: EveryLittleActionCounts – Encourage Ethical Leadership
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 46: Encourage Ethical Leadership Ethical leadership is essential in academia to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity in decision-making. Leaders who prioritize ethics not only create a positive and inclusive culture but also set...
Week 45: EveryLittleActionCounts – Prioritize Long-Term Research Impact
#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....
Week 44: EveryLittleActionCounts – Fostering a Culture of Mentorship
#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,...
Week 43: EveryLittleActionCounts – Recognize Invisible Contributions
#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...
Week 42: EveryLittleActionCounts – Creating Safe Spaces
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 42: Creating Safe Spaces Creating safe spaces in academia is essential for fostering trust, openness, and a sense of belonging among colleagues and students. Safe spaces encourage individuals to share their experiences, ideas, and...
Week 41: EveryLittleActionCounts – Supporting Intersectionality
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 41: Supporting Intersectionality Supporting intersectionality in academia means recognising and addressing the overlapping identities and systemic inequalities that shape individuals’ experiences. By embracing intersectional practices, we...
Week 40: EveryLittleActionCounts – Use Inclusive Language
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 40: Use Inclusive Language Inclusive language is a powerful tool for fostering belonging and respect in academic settings. By choosing words that are respectful and representative of all identities, we can create an environment where...
Fables of academia - The Academic Zoo (#feministacademia)
Week 55 EveryLittleActionCounts: Embrace the Little Things!
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 55: Embrace the Little Things! Chasing big wins – grant awards, recognition, high-impact publications, tenure-track positions, social capital, popularity, being visible and popular – we can easily overlook the small experiences that...
Week 19: Fables of Academia – The River of Knowledge in the Academic Zoo
In the Academic Zoo, a wide river flowed, known to all as the River of Knowledge. The fish living in it were considered the most knowledgeable creatures, as they had access to the river’s ever-flowing waters, where the answers to any question could be found. For...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
Supporting the (Digital)Well-Being of Academics
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