by christasathish | May 31, 2025 | #FeministAcademia, Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
In the Academic Zoo, the elephants were known for their wisdom and strength. However, what truly distinguished them was their profound care for one another. When one elephant fell behind, the herd would halt, forming a protective circle around their companion. The...
by christasathish | May 31, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 57: Overcome your fears! Fear is an ever-present yet often hidden companion in academic life and beyond – fear of rejection, fear of not being good enough, fear of not being worthy, fear of not belonging. It can silence our voices and...
by christasathish | May 25, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 56: Dare to break free from instrumentalism! Satisfying our egos and the metrics established by our institutions are key strategies for many academics to ascend the academic ivory tower. In doing so, fostering caring connections and...
by christasathish | May 18, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#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...
by christasathish | May 13, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#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...
