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 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
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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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