Archive · 19 Jan 2026
HSNC University Hosts National Workshop on Academic Writing
HSNC University and the Department of Sociology at the University of Mumbai organized a two-day workshop called 'Doing Academic Writing Differently'.
The workshop was sponsored by the Indian Sociological Society and brought together many researchers and teachers.
They talked about how to write academic papers in new and better ways.
Different experts shared their ideas on topics like how to choose what to read, how to ask good research questions, and how to write in a way that is fair and includes everyone's voices.
They also discussed how technology and digital tools are changing the way we write and share research.
The workshop was very helpful for young researchers who want to improve their writing skills and think about new ways to do research.
HSNC University and the Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai organized a two-day national workshop on academic writing.
The workshop was sponsored by the Indian Sociological Society and attended by 60 participants from various institutions.
Experts discussed topics such as the politics of literature review, re-framing research questions, and feminist methodologies in academic writing.
Sessions covered the impact of digital technologies, AI, and open-access publishing on academic writing.
Participants appreciated the opportunity to rethink conventional modes of research writing and explore more inclusive approaches.
- Who
- Research scholars, teachers, and early-career academics from various institutions
- What
- A two-day national workshop on academic writing
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- HSNC University, in collaboration with the Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai
- Why
- To explore and rethink conventional modes of academic writing and knowledge production
- Organizer
- Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate University (HSNC University)
- Collaborator
- Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai
- Sponsor
- Indian Sociological Society (ISS)
- Participants
- 60 research scholars, teachers, and early-career academics
- Duration
- Two days
- Keynote Speaker (Day 1)
- Dr. Indra Munshi
- Key Topics
- Academic writing, research methodologies, digital age implications, feminist research, Global South perspectives