Aniqa T Khaliq

"…using my voice to change the narrative…"

Blog Posts

  • “Where Next…?” The Value of Mentoring and Coaching for Career Progression

    Career progression within education is often shaped by more than talent or ambition. Systemic barriers, such as unequal access to informal networks, inconsistent support from line managers, unclear promotion pathways, and biases related to identity, experience, or working patterns, can limit opportunities for advancement. These challenges are particularly acute for educators from underrepresented groups or…

  • The ChatGPT Rabbit Hole: Exploring the Use of AI in Academic Writing

    I had been hesitant to explore any form of artificial intelligence over the past few years, despite seeing its growth into the mainstream, simply because I didn’t have the capacity to learn about something new that wasn’t going to directly impact my work. Fast forward to September 2024, and a student facing session on how…

  • It’s About Time: Navigating Workload in HE

    I was recently told I was too efficient and that was why I felt burnt out. I was the person who would reply to emails around the clock, volunteer for projects and new roles, cover staff absences, and kept adding to my own workload to help support others. I always offered to do more than…