Episode 27: Being well in academia - Interview with Petra Boynton
This week Mark talks to Petra Boynton, social psychologist academic, consultant and trainer, about her work on "being well in academia". They discuss how systems in academia perpetuate burnout and health problems, and discuss ideas that could help fix the system, providing colleagues with the necessary support, resources, skills and help to cope better and thrive, despite the growing pressures of academic life.Get your copy of Petra's books, Being well in academia: ways to feel stronger, safer and more connected and The Research CompanionA practical guide for those in the social sciences, health and development.Other useful links:https://voicesofacademia.comhttps://www.studentminds.org.ukhttps://www.educationsupport.org.ukhttps://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/student-wellbeing-and-protection