The Grateful Academic2 days ago4 minSurviving the End of Term Chaos: 6 Top Tips for AcademicsFor many of us working in academia the end of the term or semester is coming and whilst we may be starting to look ahead towards some well e
The Grateful AcademicMar 33 minDialling up the positivity switch in our brainsHave you ever considered that how we think about something, might be able to change how it feels? This blog is about the power of positivity
The Grateful AcademicDec 22, 20212 minBeautiful Campuses: WinterSeasonal look at the changing beauty of university campuses
The Grateful AcademicJul 251 minBeautiful Campuses: SummerA short reflection on the delight in exploring summer garden spaces on campus
The Grateful AcademicApr 281 minBeautiful campuses: Spring #2023It's Spring and it is beautiful! This post is simply about slowing down to enjoy the natural world on campus at spring time
The Grateful AcademicJan 53 minHitting the refresh buttonIn this blog, I share ways of retaining the focus we regain after taking a break and why we should all regularly hit the refresh button.
Dr Vikki BurnsDec 3, 20223 minGuest Blog: Accepting where you are is the first step to getting where you want by Dr Vikki BurnsDr Vikki Burns aka The PhD Life Coach, writes about self-acceptance and how we can learn to treat ourselves more compassionately.
The Grateful AcademicNov 2, 20223 minThe 5 minute ruleYour time is your most precious commodity. In this blog I reflect on how busyness can stop you from being effective, and how 5 minute tasks
Polly TisdallOct 17, 20227 minGuest Blog: Daring to Connect by Polly TisdallPolly is an actor and theatre director specialising in storytelling workshops for academics, and writes about the importance of connection.
The Grateful AcademicAug 31, 20222 minBeautiful Campuses: SummerSeasonal look at the changing beauty of university campuses
Dr Becky SelwynJun 7, 20225 minGuest Blog: Fighting imposter syndrome with a feeling of belonging by Becky SelwynDr Becky Selwyn is an award winning senior lecturer in Engineering who writes about the challenging phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome.
Fabienne VailesMay 5, 20225 minGuest Blog: The importance of compassion and self-compassion in education by Fabienne VailesThe latest guest blog at thegfratefulacademic.com is all about compassion, from the wonderful Fabienne Vailes.
Kate TapperApr 8, 20223 minGuest Blog: Can academics be kind and successful? by Kate TapperSharing the Grateful Academic's second blog on kindness, I welcome the wonderful Kate Tapper, founder of Bud Development to the site.
The Grateful AcademicApr 6, 20222 minBeautiful Campuses: SpringBeauty /ˈbjuːti/ noun A combination of qualities that pleases the senses
Inclusive Research CollectiveMar 21, 20225 minGuest Blog: Changing Research Culture by the Inclusive Research CollectiveThis month, I welcome the Inclusive Research Collective to thegratefulacademic.com. This collaborative team are challenging the status quo
Dave JarmanFeb 19, 20223 minGuest Blog: Cultivating entrepreneurial behaviour by Dave JarmanIn this blog I’m thrilled to welcome Dave Jarman. He writes his blog on the benefits of entrepreneurial behaviour for all academics
The Grateful AcademicFeb 6, 20224 minStudents as Educators: supporting students to become teachers and co-creatorsco-create / kō-krē-ˈāt / verb to make or produce something by working with one or more others
Prof Sally BrownJan 13, 20227 minGuest Blog: Gratefully Giving Forward by Sally BrownIn this blog, Sally Brown writes about what grateful late-stage or retired academics can do to support the next generation of academics.
The Grateful AcademicNov 25, 20213 min'Practising Jumping': 5 tips for building confidence and supporting learningsupport / səˈpɔːt / verb to give encouragement to someone because you want them to succeed
Prof James NormanNov 13, 20214 minGuest Blog: The Kind Professor by James NormanIn this latest guest blog, Professor James Norman writes his blog on the amazing quality that is kindness