English Research Forum

Fostering Research Excellence Since 2018

The English Research Forum of the Department of English, Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor, was launched in 2018 to cultivate a vibrant culture of academic research, scholarly dialogue and critical inquiry among students and faculty.

The Forum functions as a platform for research paper presentations, publications, discussions and mentorship, nurturing young scholars and enabling learners to engage meaningfully with literature, language, culture and interdisciplinary research.

Research at a Glance

25+

Student Paper Presentations

3+

Student Publications

2

UGC-Indexed Journal Publications by Students

Our Objectives

To foster a strong culture of academic research among undergraduate learners.
To provide a platform for presenting and discussing student research.
To encourage publication in reputed academic journals.
To develop scholarly writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.
To expose students to emerging interdisciplinary areas in English studies.
To nurture curiosity, innovation and intellectual engagement.

What We Do

Research Presentations

Students regularly present research papers on literature, culture, media, gender, interdisciplinary themes and contemporary issues.

Publication Support

Mentorship and guidance are offered to transform student research into publishable academic work.

Scholarly Discussions

The Forum facilitates critical discussions, peer interaction and collaborative academic engagement.

Conference Participation

Students are encouraged to present papers at national and international academic forums.

Academic Engagements

The English Research Forum actively organises invited lectures, webinars, workshops and scholarly interactions that introduce students to emerging areas of literary and cultural research while encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and academic inquiry.

Banalata Sen and the Poetics of Translation

An invited online lecture titled “Banalata Sen and the Poetics of Translation: Reading Sujit Mukherjee’s Translation as Discovery” was organised on 17 September 2025.
Dr. Oindri Roy, Assistant Professor, Aliah University, Kolkata, served as the resource person. The session explored the politics and poetics of translation while examining the complexities of multiple translations and interpretative discovery.

Workshop on Research Methodology

As part of the Alumni Invited Lecture Series, a workshop on Research Methodology was conducted on 24 February 2026. The session introduced students to research design, topic selection, academic writing, documentation practices and scholarly inquiry, helping learners build a strong foundation in academic research.

Interdisciplinary Research Exposure

The Forum regularly introduces students to emerging areas of literary and cultural studies including Translation Studies, Health Humanities, Disability Studies, Gender Studies and interdisciplinary approaches to literature and culture.

Publications & Scholarly Achievements

The Department takes pride in nurturing a vibrant research culture where students and faculty actively contribute to scholarly discourse.

Student and faculty participation in national and international conferences
Research paper presentations in academic fora
Student publications in UGC-indexed journals
Academic mentoring for research writing and presentations
Interdisciplinary engagement in literary and cultural studies

Research Outcomes

Over the years, the English Research Forum has emerged as a significant academic initiative of the Department, enabling learners to move beyond classroom learning and engage actively with research practices.