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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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....
Fables of academia - The Academic Zoo
Week 13: Fables of Academia – The Fire Ants’ Colony
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...
The Fables of The Academic Zoo: Introducing our Illustrator – Kiran Abraham Stephen
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...
Week 12: Fables of Academia – The Elephant in the Room
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...
Week 11: Fables of Academia – The Hedgehog’s Quills
In the Academic Zoo, the hedgehog was known for her sharp quills. She kept them raised at all times, wary of the larger animals who often pushed her aside or dismissed her ideas. “Why are you always so defensive?” the lions asked, circling her. “You should soften up,”...
Week 10: Fables of Academia – The Frogs’ Chorus
In the Academic Zoo, the frogs gathered every evening to sing in harmony. Their chorus conveyed messages of fairness, collaboration, and change-making. The larger animals, however, dismissed the frogs’ messages. “Too noisy”, grumbled the lions. “Unrefined”, scoffed...
Supporting the (Digital)Well-Being of Academics
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PhD Wellness
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Academic Reviewing
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Teaching for Positive Impact
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Student Well-Being
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