Kindness in Higher Education: Let’s Heal Together. Join us for a free, virtual workshop.
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Workshop: Kindness in Academia – Strategies for Equity and Empathy
Kindness is a fundamental yet often overlooked part of academic spaces. As we navigate challenges such as job precarity, burnout, and systemic social injustices, how can we foster kindness in our interactions with students, colleagues, and ourselves?
This interactive workshop will explore strategies for maintaining integrity and developing circles of empathy. Participants will engage with the Four R’s of Kindness—Resistance, Resilience, Restoration, and Reformation—to cultivate equitable and supportive learning environments.
About the Presenter
Wajeehah Aayeshah, University of Melbourne
Wajeehah Aayeshah is a Lecturer in Curriculum Design at the Arts Teaching Innovation (ATI), University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on inclusive, safe, and brave pedagogical spaces. She is currently leading the Kindness in Higher Education project, which examines kind academic practices, including Students as Partners, joyful teaching, and equity-driven academic culture. She also collaborates with artists and game designers to create innovative learning experiences.
Workshop Details
Date: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Join us in this pocket of healing as we explore ways to bring empathy and equity into our academic practices.
Last Updated February 7, 2025