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The work-sociology of academic aeromobility at remote institutions

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  • James E. S. Higham
  • Debbie Hopkins
  • Caroline Orchiston

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Theoretically framed by the concepts of networks, co-presence and proximity, we explore the interplay of corporeal and virtual academic mobilities in the context of ‘remote institutions’ to advance the work-sociology of aeromobility at a time of climate crisis. Empirical insights are drawn from 31 in-depth interviews conducted with academic staff at the University of Otago (New Zealand), to explore the complex personal and professional decisions that underpin academic mobility practices, and shed light on why levels of academic aeromobility have not diminished with the growing capacity for virtual substitution. Our findings inform discussion of the concepts of ‘necessary’ travel and virtual travel as a substitute for non-participation. We conclude with reflections on the scope for social (practice) and institutional (policy) reform, and avenues of future research.

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  • James E. S. Higham & Debbie Hopkins & Caroline Orchiston, 2019. "The work-sociology of academic aeromobility at remote institutions," Mobilities, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(5), pages 612-631, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rmobxx:v:14:y:2019:i:5:p:612-631
    DOI: 10.1080/17450101.2019.1589727
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    1. Clare Shelley-Egan, 2020. "Testing the Obligations of Presence in Academia in the COVID-19 Era," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(16), pages 1-10, August.
    2. Vadim N. Gureyev & Nikolay A. Mazov & Denis V. Kosyakov & Andrey E. Guskov, 2020. "Review and analysis of publications on scientific mobility: assessment of influence, motivation, and trends," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 124(2), pages 1599-1630, August.
    3. Veronica Ahonen & Mika Siljander & Petri Pellikka & Tino Johansson & Mikko Rask, 2021. "The Sustainability of Academic Air Mobility in Finnish Universities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-23, March.
    4. Aksel Biørn-Hansen & Daniel Pargman & Elina Eriksson & Mario Romero & Jarmo Laaksolahti & Markus Robért, 2021. "Exploring the Problem Space of CO 2 Emission Reductions from Academic Flying," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-20, November.
    5. Isabel Schrems & Paul Upham, 2020. "Cognitive Dissonance in Sustainability Scientists Regarding Air Travel for Academic Purposes: A Qualitative Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(5), pages 1-14, February.

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