The PG Department of English at St Agnes College (Autonomous), Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Mangaluru, organized an interactive session titled “Research in Literature” on October 4, 2025. Held at the PG Centre, the event began at 9:30 AM and aimed to provide postgraduate students and scholars with in-depth guidance on research methodologies in literature. The session reflected the institution’s dedication to promoting research excellence and fostering a rich academic environment for its students and faculty.

The session featured two distinguished alumni as speakers. Dr. Sandhyakamala Alagade, an Academic Writing Coach, led the primary discussion on academic writing techniques, sharing her expertise and experience with attendees to help them excel in scholarly writing and research. Complementing her presentation, Ms. Yajusha, a PhD Scholar at MISHA, MAHE, Manipal, conducted a practical session on “Citing with Ease: Using Mendeley for Referencing in Research.” This segment provided students with hands-on training in the use of modern reference management tools, emphasizing Mendeley’s applications in simplifying the citation process and maintaining rigorous standards in research documentation.

Students and faculty members engaged in literature research, the session played a key role in helping participants sharpen their academic writing skills and familiarize themselves with essential research tools.

Overall, the “Research in Literature” interactive session exemplified the proactive approach of the English department in blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. This initiative not only enhanced the research capabilities of its students and faculty but also contributed to the ongoing development of a vibrant, scholarly culture at St Agnes College.