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Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami - A Central University The Department of Sociology, Nagaland University was established on 6th September 1997 at University Headquarter Lumami.

It aims to contribute empirical studies of social, economic and cultural lives in North-East India.

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami - A Central University and RC 01, ISS invite you for a lecture Topi...
30/10/2025

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami - A Central University and RC 01, ISS invite you for a lecture

Topic: “Islands as Socio-Ecological Space: Contextualizing Majuli River Island, Assam”
by Dr. Simashree Bora, Cotton University, Guwahati
Time: Oct 31, 2025 05:00 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi
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Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami - A Central University is happy to invite you all to the National W...
13/10/2025

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami - A Central University is happy to invite you all to the National Workshop on Elderly Issues, on
15th & 16th October 2025
sponsored by the National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University Lumami organized a Five-Day Academic Reading and Writing Workshop for PhD S...
30/09/2025

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University Lumami organized a Five-Day Academic Reading and Writing Workshop for PhD Scholars, in collaboration with RC 01, Theory and Practice in Sociology and Indian Sociological Society from 22nd Sept to 26th Sept 2025. The key resource person, for the hands on training on how to read and write texts academically, was Prof. Satish Deshpande, Former Head and Professor, Department of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics. Prof. P. S. Vivek, the Treasurer, Indian Sociological Society also attended the Workshop. Through the five day sessions mostly based on exercises focused on training the scholars to do active, conscious reading, deconstructing and reinterpretating the acadmeic texts of various kinds. It highlighted the significance of pre-reading, quick overview, detailed overview, close reading, quotations, paraphrasing, citation, paragraph writing, role of AI in the academic research.

During the Inaugural Session at the Conference Hall, Prof. Temjensosang, Dept. of Sociology chaired the programme and introduced the resource person to the audience and stressed the significance of such workshops for the growth of scholarship in universities. Dr. Suraj Beri, the Organising Secretary of the workshop highlighted the core objective of the research workshop, being the skills needed to do professional reading and writing in academics. There were 32 participants across different departments and universities. Prof. J. K. Patnaik, Hon’ble VC, Nagaland University delivered a speech on the occasion. In his speech, he remarked how fortunate the participants are, to be involved in such a professional-enriching programme, and encouraged them to make the most of it. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Dipika Paul.

The valedictory session, was chaired by Prof. Athungo Ovung, who acknowledged the valuable contributions of all speakers, with special mention of Prof. Satish Deshpande. He praised the participants for their academic enthusiasm and reflected on the workshop’s success in fostering a reflective, rigorous, and inclusive learning space. An overview of the Workshop was presented by Dr. Suraj Beri, the organizing secretary. Dr. Suraj Beri noted the objectives of the workshop; i. e., 1) learning by doing, 2) agential reading within text and conscious writing, and 3) knowing the unsaid within the text. The workshop aimed to equip participants of the necessary tools to read, understand, interpret, and review academic texts systematically and methodically. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Sandeep Gupta, acknowledging the key role of the resource person, funding agency, and team support provided by all the faculties, HoD, the participants, and the team of volunteers.

RC 01, Indian Sociological Society and Dept. of Sociology, Nagaland University invites you all to Special Lecture Series...
15/08/2025

RC 01, Indian Sociological Society and Dept. of Sociology, Nagaland University
invites you all to
Special Lecture Series-

"Knowing from the Margins: Feminist Methodologies in Sociology"

Prof. Arvinder A. Ansaril
Dept of Sociology
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Time: Aug 18, 2025 03:30 PM India

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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87936599696?pwd=FCr1YaKyqwswGLtJuPYUIuPju2xyTs.1

Meeting ID: 879 3659 9696
Passcode: 782061

RC 01 Theory and Practice in Sociology, Indian Sociological Society in association with Department of Sociology, Nagalan...
16/05/2025

RC 01 Theory and Practice in Sociology,
Indian Sociological Society
in association with
Department of Sociology, Nagaland University

invites you to a
Panel Discussion on

Remembering Michael Burawoy: Engaging Theory, Practice & Politics

Chair:
Prof. Sujata Patel
Professor of Sociology (Retd.), University of Hyderabad, Former President, Indian Sociological Society

Panelists:
*Prof. Geoffrey Pleyers
President, International Sociological Association

*Prof. Rajiv Gupta
Former, Professor and Head, Department of Sociology, Rajasthan University, Jaipur

*Prof. Rajesh Misra
Former, Professor and Head, Department of Sociology, Lucknow University, Lucknow

*Dr. Aditya Raj,
Associate Professor, Dept of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Patna

Friday, 20th May 2025 · 5:00 PM (IST)
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83158357398?pwd=ddxiahWcTbfusmKWPc8D8g26bismg9.1
Meeting ID: 831 5835 7398
Passcode: 685051

As the 2023-25 MA Sociology Batch continues its journey into the wider world, Department of Sociology, NU wishes you all...
15/05/2025

As the 2023-25 MA Sociology Batch continues its journey into the wider world, Department of Sociology, NU wishes you all the best for your new journey! Keep transforming the world while you all get moulded into different worlds!
Each of you brought something unique human touch! You all will be missed! ✨
Keep Soaring.... Fly High 🎉👍

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami is pleased to invites you all forSociology Lecture Series, "Medical...
09/05/2025

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami
is pleased to
invites you all for

Sociology Lecture Series,

"Medical Sociology in Contemporary Times"
by
Dr. Kuheli Das,
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Dibrugarh University,

Organized by Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami
Date: Friday, May 9 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm, Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sar-hrkj-fsv

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami in association with RC O1- Theory and Practice in Sociology, Indian...
21/04/2025

Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami in association with
RC O1- Theory and Practice in Sociology, Indian Sociological Society
is happy to invite you all for
a Special Lecture

on

Theorising from the Global South,

by Prof. Dilip M. Menon,
Professor of History, Department of International Relations and Director, Centre for Indian Studies in Africa,
Univ. of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Special Lecture Series by RC 01-Theory and Practice in Sociology, ISS in association with Dept. of Sociology, Nagaland University

Friday, 25 April 2025· Time 5:00PM – 6:30PM

Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link:https://meet.google.com/xhq-nbsq-sbd

Nagaland University
Indian Sociological Society





Condolence Tribute to Prof. A. Lanunungsang AoDepartment of Sociology, Nagaland University, LumamiThe Department of Soci...
09/04/2025

Condolence Tribute to Prof. A. Lanunungsang Ao
Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, Lumami

The Department of Sociology, Nagaland University, held a brief condolence tribute in honour of Prof. A. Lanunungsang Ao, retired professor, founder of the department, and former Pro Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, Meriema campus. Prof. AO passed away today(09.04.2025) morning. The tribute was held on April 9th, 2025 at 12:30 PM in the Sociology Department Conference Hall. The solemn gathering was attended by faculty members, staff, postgraduate students, and research scholars, who came together to pay their respects and remember the immense contributions of Prof. Ao to the field of Sociology and to higher education in Nagaland.
Prof. Ao was a pioneering academician who established the Department of Sociology in 1997. Through his dedication, vision, and tireless efforts, he not only nurtured the growth of the department but also played a vital role in the overall development of Nagaland University. His legacy as a committed teacher, researcher, and administrator continues to inspire generations.
The condolence meet was chaired by Dr. Pitheli. K. Jimo, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, who addressed the gathering and shared heartfelt memories of Prof. Ao, reflecting on his strong work ethics and commitment to the department.
Prof. Toshimenla Jamir, Head of the Department and the first Ph.D. scholar of Prof. Ao at Nagaland University, shared her personal experiences and the journey of the department under his leadership. She fondly recalled his enthusiasm for teaching and research, and the values he instilled hard work, diligence, and teamwork among faculty, staff, and students. “He led by example and left behind a good legacy that we will forever cherish,” she said, urging everyone to carry forward the vision he had for the department.
Dr. Yamsani Srikanth, Assistant Professor at the Tribal Research Centre, Department of Sociology, who joined the department in 2015, remembered Prof. Ao as a warm, cheerful and welcoming figure. Despite being a senior professor, he treated everyone with respect and equality, and his eagerness to engage in teaching was a defining trait.
Mr. Repakaba Tzudir, a Ph.D. scholar from the department, shared his reflections on behalf of the student community. He expressed deep gratitude for the privilege of being taught by Prof. Ao and recalled how his interest in Sociology was shaped by his classroom experiences under him. As a member of the last batch of PG students taught by Prof. Ao, he paid tribute to the profound influence the late professor had on students’ academic growth and intellectual curiosity.
The condolence meet concluded with a moment of silence observed by all in remembrance of Prof. A. Lanunungsang Ao, an exemplary academician, mentor, and visionary whose legacy will continue to guide and inspire the department and university for years to come.

Department of Sociology in association with RC 01 Theory and Practice in Sociology, ISS invites you all for a special le...
04/04/2025

Department of Sociology in association with RC 01 Theory and Practice in Sociology, ISS invites you all for a special lecture on "Engaging with Social Theory" by Prof. D V Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Sociology, NEHU, Shillong. please find the details of the online lecture for 9th April
Wednesday, 2025, @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/feh-pnuu-irp

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