About Presidency University
Presidency University, Bangalore, is a NAAC 'A' accredited institution, renowned for its commitment to quality education and holistic student development. Founded in 2013 by the Presidency Group of Institutions, the university has quickly emerged as a leading center for higher education in India. With a focus on innovation, research, and experiential learning, Presidency University has become a preferred destination for aspiring students seeking academic excellence and personal growth. The University takes pride in its academic programs that span diverse disciplines such as engineering, management, law, design, commerce, and media studies. The university follows a modern and industry-centric approach to education, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. Highly qualified faculty members, with a perfect balance of academic expertise and industry experience, are instrumental in nurturing a conducive learning environment.
Presidency School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Presidency School of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers dynamic undergraduate programmes designed to shape thoughtful, articulate, and socially aware individuals. With programmes in English and Psychology, students gain a strong foundation in critical analysis, communication, research, and understanding human behaviour. The BA English programme aims to nurture a deep appreciation for literature, language, and creative expression, while the BA Psychology programme equips students with scientific insights into the human mind and its functioning. Guided by distinguished faculty and an interdisciplinary approach, the school prepares students for diverse career paths and higher academic pursuits. By integrating literary studies with psychology, digital humanities, and value-based education, the programme not only deepens students’ understanding of human experience but also equips them with the tools to contribute meaningfully to society in diverse roles such as educators, writers, media professionals, and scholars.
Concept Note
The Conference “Navigating Mental Health through the Gateway of Language and Literature” serves as a vital platform to address the intertwined realities of psychology, literature, and language in nurturing emotional balance and advancing the well-being of humankind. It seeks to bring together researchers, academicians, policymakers, psychologists, writers, and poets to explore innovative insights, emerging concepts, and transformative approaches that make this field uniquely relevant and enlightening for the present generation.
By championing the significance of the humanities, the conference engages with pressing issues and contemporary challenges while aspiring to shape well-rounded professionals. It emphasizes the development of communication skills, ethical values, and cultural awareness in future generations. Drawing upon the strengths of literature and psychology, and embracing diverse perspectives, the conference highlights the importance of blending intellectual inquiry with ethical reasoning and professional acumen to foster holistic growth and meaningful collaboration.
Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, research paper presentations, and master classes in Psychology and English Studies, it serves as an intellectual forum to broaden the horizons of liberal arts scholarship by engaging with multiple perspectives and fostering constructive initiatives through rigorous dialogue and collaboration
Conference benefits
- Access to all plenary and keynote sessions
- Master class access for both Language and Psychology
- Tea/ Coffee breaks
- Lunch
- Certificates for presentation and participation
- Certificates will be issued at the end of the event
Objectives
- To foster an interdisciplinary approach and strengthen collaboration among scholars, researchers, and academicians in emerging areas of the humanities.
- To encourage innovation and best practices by championing the humanities, social sciences, and aesthetics as means to cultivate ethical values and moral responsibility.
- To promote holistic and multidisciplinary curricula by transcending rigid disciplinary boundaries in academia.
- To emphasize communication, dialogue, and cross-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary thinking for enriched learning and scholarship.
Themes
- A. Literature and Emerging Areas
- Digital Humanities
- Medical Humanities
- Environmental Humanities
- Queer Studies
- Gender Studies
- Narratives
- Oral narrative and Identity
- Narrative and Meta Narrative
- Post Colonial
- Post Humanism
- Diaspora and their contribution
- Diaspora Narrative
- Memory Studies
- Trauma Narrative
- Post war Migration and Narrative
- Displacement Narrative
- B. Language and Linguistics
- Multilinguistic
- Forensic Linguistics
- Legal Language and Translation
- Forensic Linguistics
- Neuro Linguistics
- Role of Technology in Language
- Sociolinguistics
- Role of Media in Language
- Language and Culture
- Globalization of Language
- Multiculturalism in Language
- C. Psychology
- Social Pragmatism
- Positive Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Digitized Psyche
- Neuroplasticity
- Psychotherapy and Administration
- Dr. Nissar Ahmed, Honourable Chancellor
- Dr. S. J. Thiruvengadam, Vice Chancellor In-Charge
- Dr. Vidya Shankar Shetty, Pro Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Sivaperumal S., Pro Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Sameena Noor Ahmed Panali, Registrar, Associate Director - Office of the Chancellor
- Dr. Pritha Sanyal, Head of the Department, PSOLAS
We invite unpublished papers from academicians, research scholars, psychologists, mental health professionals, policy makers and post graduate students. Submissions will undergo the peer-review process and accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Peer-reviewed journal subject for further review. Best paper award will be provided.
- Mr. Vasudendra,Indian Author and Publisher Karnataka, Sahitya Academy Sahityasri Awardee, Karnataka Sahitya Academy Book Prize Awardee
- Dr. Syam Sudhakar, Poet, Vallatol Poetry Awardee, Madras, Kerala Samajam Poetry Awardee, Nandita Poetry Awardee
- Dr. Gayatri Devi, Liberal Arts Professor, Savannah College of Arts and Design, Scadnow, PASSHE Women's Consortium, Popular Culture Association (PCA)
- Dr. Ashwini N. V., Director, Muktha Foundation, CEO, Flourish Wellbeing
- Prof. B. Spoorthi, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT, Warangal
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Deadline for Abstract Submission |
08th December |
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Full Paper Submission |
10th December |
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Notification of Acceptance |
9th December |
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Deadline for Abstract and Full Paper Submission |
10th December |
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Camera-ready Submission |
10th December |
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Deadline for Registration and Payment |
8th December |
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Conference Dates |
22nd & 23rd December |
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Research Scholars and Students |
500 INR (inclusive participation, presentation and for Master Class) |
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Faculty Members and Independent Researchers |
800 INR (Inclusive participation, presentation and for Master Class) |
Lunch, Tea will be provided for both the days. Accommodation will not be provided.
Organising Committee
- Dr. Vinodini Chinnaswamy
- Dr. Shibily Nuaman V.Z.
- Dr. T. Naresh Naidu
- Dr. Tychius P. David
- Dr. Clarence Victor Fernandes
- Dr. Mahantamma
- Ms. A.H. Parvin
- Dr. Ajith
- Dr. Shivani S.
- Dr. Sahana Pradeep
- Dr. Yashavantha T.S.
- Dr. Ahmed Shabin K.K.
- Dr. Shahanas Punnilath shanavas
- Dr. Jyoti Parameswaran
- Dr. Payal Priya
- Dr. Soham Mukherjee
- Dr. Kashif Ilyas
- Dr. Sayani Banerjee
- Dr. Linda Barbara Foote
- Ms. Anannya Mitra
- Ms. Meera Ruxana
- Ms. Shama L.
- Ms. Asha A. Menon
- Mr. Amit Kumar
Contact Details
Dr. Premalatha S
Associate Professor, PSOALS
E-mail: Premalatha.s@presidencyuniversity.in
Mobile: +91 8123730963
Dr. Charitra H G
Assistant Professor, PSOLAS
E-mail: Charitra@presidencyuniversity.in
Mobile: +91 9986786104



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