Social Work Collectives

Call for Speakers – Social Work Collectives
Social Work Collectives invites scholars, faculty members, researchers, practitioners, and students working in the areas of social sciences, social work, public health, education, social justice, research methodology, gender studies, development studies, and other related fields to collaborate with us as speakers for our upcoming webinar series.
Over the last five years, we have successfully organised nearly 50 webinars and academic discussions featuring distinguished professors, researchers, and experts from various universities, institutions, and IITs across India. Our LinkedIn community has now grown to more than 900 followers, including students, scholars, academicians, and practitioners from diverse disciplines.
This platform aims to create meaningful academic dialogue and provide an opportunity for speakers to share their research, ideas, field experiences, and innovative perspectives with a wider audience engaged in teaching, research, and practice.
We welcome sessions on:
• Social justice and inequality
• Public health and mental health
• Education and policy
• Research methodology and academic writing
• Gender and marginality
• Rural and community development
• Tribal and Dalit studies
• Youth, labour, migration, and livelihoods
• Any emerging issues in social sciences and allied fields
Please note that Social Work Collectives is a voluntary academic initiative driven by collective learning and knowledge sharing. Therefore, we humbly request prospective speakers not to seek honorarium for the sessions.
If you are interested in contributing as a speaker or collaborating with us, please feel free to connect.
Together, let us build spaces for critical dialogue, inclusive learning, and collective growth.

🌍 On World Social Work Day, the Social Work Collective – Young Scholar’s Forum proudly joins the global social work fraternity in celebrating the spirit of service, solidarity, and social justice 🤝
Co-Building Hope & Harmony— together we commit to empowering communities, strengthening inclusion, and working towards a just and compassionate society 💛

Let us unite our knowledge, empathy, and action to transform lives and build a better tomorrow for all 🌱

Dear Friends,
We warmly invite you to an upcoming webinar hosted by Social Work Collectives on a pressing and deeply human issue:
“Manipur Conflict and Public Health Crisis: Social Work and Humanitarian Perspective.”
The situation in Manipur raises urgent concerns—not only about violence and displacement but also about access to healthcare, psychosocial well-being and the role of institutions. This online discussion aims to create space for thoughtful dialogue, grounded in both academic insight and social work practice, on what it means to engage with conflict through a humanitarian and public health lens.
Our speaker:
Dr. Nem thian ngai Guite
Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health,
School of Social Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Chairing the session:
Prof. Khwaja Mohammed Ziyauddin
Department of Sociology,
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 12th July 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Join us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/uwi-qicc-hvn
We would truly value your presence to listen, engage, and reflect alongside us. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, peers, and students who might find it meaningful.
Warmly,
Hemraj P. Jangir, Ph.D.
Founder, Social Work Collectives

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to an insightful webinar organized by Social Work Collectives on the topic:
“From Draft to Publication: Techniques for Effective Research Writing”
🗓️ Date: 25 June, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📍 Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/onc-kbiw-bcs

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Rajendra Baikady
(Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Central University of Kerala)

🪑 Chair: Prof. Sanghmitra Acharya
(Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi)

Kindly join us for this engaging session on enhancing your research writing and publication skills.
Please find the poster attached for details.

Warm regards,
Dr. Hemraj P. Jangir
Founder, Social Work Collectives

✨ Highlights from today’s engaging book discussion! ✨
We were honored to host the incredibly talented author , our esteemed chair Prof. Archana Kaushik, and participants, including the renowned international scholar Prof. Vishanthie Sewpaul from University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa. The discussion on "This Land We Call Home: The Story of a Family, Caste, Conversions, and Modern India" was truly inspiring and insightful.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this session so memorable! Stay tuned for more events by Social Work Collectives. 💬📚

"Join us for an engaging online discussion on This Land We Call Home: The Story of a Family, Caste, Conversions, and Modern India by award-winning cinematographer Nusrat F. Jafri. Explore the intersections of caste, family, and identity in modern India with insights from our esteemed chair, Prof. Archana Kaushik, University of Delhi.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 28th January 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM IST
🔗 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87993972935?pwd=hdoHBRPe9Qwk5DIiHIovyqMWbIavhJ.1
Meeting ID: 879 9397 2935 | Passcode: 935880

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into critical themes shaping India's socio-cultural landscape. See you there!

✨ Webinar Successfully Concluded! ✨
We are happy to share that the webinar on "Mapping Marginalities: Intersectionality of Caste and Gender Identities in Social Science Research in India" was a resounding success! A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed speaker, Dr. Shashi Rani and chairperson Dr. Sanghmitra Acharya for their invaluable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Your expertise and passion made this session truly enriching for everyone. 🙏
We are also incredibly grateful to all the participants who joined us and engaged with questions and reflections that made the conversation even more dynamic.
At Social Work Collectives, we are committed to facilitating discussions that challenge conventional narratives and amplify critical voices in social science research. Stay tuned for more such engaging events! 💡

🇮🇳 Happy Republic Day! 🇮🇳

Team Social Work Collectives wishes you a day filled with pride, unity, and commitment to justice and equality. Let’s uphold the values of our Constitution and work towards a more inclusive and compassionate society.

Jai Hind! ✨

Social Work Collectives is truly grateful to have had the opportunity to host you as speaker and share your words on forum. Your acknowledgment of our work and mission means a lot to us and it motivates us to continue fostering meaningful discussions in the field.
Thank you Dr. Ajeet Kumar Pankaj Sir, for your support and encouragement. We look forward to staying connected and collaborating again in the future!

🌟 **Join Us for an Insightful Webinar!** 🌟

Social Work Collectives invites you to explore the fascinating theme:
**“Mapping Marginalities: Intersectionality of Caste and Gender Identities in Social Science Research in India.”**

🗓️ **Date:** Saturday, January 25, 2025
⏰ **Time:** 2:00 PM IST
💻 **Platform:** Zoom (Link in bio)
Meeting ID: 890 1113 4853 | Passcode: 122121

🎙️ **Speaker:** Dr. Shashi Rani, Associate Professor, University of Delhi
🎓 **Chair:** Prof. Sanghmitra Acharya, JNU

Dive into discussions on how intersectionality can enrich research, tackle challenges, and uncover actionable insights on caste, gender, and marginalization.

This is a must-attend session for students, researchers, and professionals passionate about social justice and inclusive practices.

👉 Don’t miss out—mark your calendars now!

Do join us on 28th of January for the upcoming book discussion!