Today* I am angry. Yet another person I know who exhibits toxic behaviour in the workplace has been ‘failed upwards’. This is a well known phenomenon whereby individuals are not sacked for poor behaviour, but rise through the ranks of higher education. Taking their (often appalling) behaviour with them to a new institution, usually with … Continue reading Toxic people failing upwards: Universities must do better
Being open about personal set-backs and challenges when acting as a role model
I recently wrote about the importance of understanding what is ‘below the iceberg’. The post seemed to resonate with many, so I thought I would extend this train of thought a little more. Here I will focus on how we present our careers to others, particularly to students and early career academics. I am often … Continue reading Being open about personal set-backs and challenges when acting as a role model
The Other Side of Professional Success (with some help from Billy Joel)
One of the songs that makes me cry the most is Vienna by Billy Joel. I feel like that song has directly looked into my soul and summed me up in 3 minutes with more insight than any therapist has ever managed. All to a beautiful melody. What a song writer. Take a moment out … Continue reading The Other Side of Professional Success (with some help from Billy Joel)
Decolonisation vs diversification of the curriculum – what is the difference, and does it matter?
Oxford university students protesting in 2015. Original image (c) The Telegraph A lot of my work focusses on inclusive education. One component of this focuses on decolonisation and diversification of the curriculum. Today I want to try and unpick what I mean by these two concepts, and to consider whether it matters in practice or … Continue reading Decolonisation vs diversification of the curriculum – what is the difference, and does it matter?
Dr Katharine Hubbard NTF PFHEA 