Making Work Count: The Journey Toward Meaning in Academia

Abstract

In this day and age of intense academic competition, there is increased pressure to publish or perish to survive in academia. What counts in university work may be different from what counts as important work for women academics. In this chapter, the author reflects on the importance of meaningful work in academia, tracing her journey as an academic and teacher educator at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. She discusses negotiating university expectations, keeping her passion and managing work–life balance in the journey toward meaningful work.

Citation

Loh, C.E. (2021), "Making Work Count: The Journey Toward Meaning in Academia", Mahat, M. (Ed.) Women Thriving in Academia (Surviving and Thriving in Academia), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 15-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83982-226-120211002