What is THiNK Academia?

THINK Academia is a global initiative launched by Cactus Communications (CACTUS) in 2022, and supported by Researcher.Life. THINK is an acronym that stands for what we think an ideal academia should be: Thoughtful Humane Inclusive Nurturing Kind. THINK envisions a global academic culture free from all forms of bullying.

We aim to create a safer and more welcoming academic environment – one in which researchers, academics, and research institutions THINK.

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What does bullying in academia consist of?

Bullying in academia could take several forms. It often goes much deeper than what is obviously visible at the surface and is more nuanced than physical intimidation and verbal abuse. Before we take a stand against bullying, we must understand what bullying in academia looks like.

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