Dr. Avabai Wadia & Dr. Bomanji Khurshedji Wadia Archives for Women

Dr. Avabai Wadia and Dr. Boman Ji Khurshedji Wadia Archives for Women Fellowship Awardee for the year 2023-24: Dr. Suvarna More.
Dr. More, an Independent researcher, will be working on Women's Voices in the Dalit Panther Movement: Mapping a Historical Contribution in Maharashtra.
She will be submitting archival material such as Interviews, Pamphlets, Photographs from the newspaper and activists on Dalit Panther Movement in Maharashtra.
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Dr. Avabai Wadia and Dr. Bomanji Khurshedji Wadia Archives for Women (2024-25)

Dr. Avabai Wadia Archives for Women at the Research Centre for Women’s Studies, SNDT Women’s University invites proposals for three archival fellowships of Rs. 1,00,000/- each for a period of six months beginning in January 2025.

The proposals should aim at retrieving and or generating archival material in the following areas:-
 Lives of Twentieth century pioneering women who have contributed to Gender Justice, Health, Liberal Arts, Women’s Education, Women’s Empowerment, and Women’s Entrepreneurs.
 Women’s organizations, campaigns and emancipatory struggles of women.
 Women’s contribution in any other field.

Please refer to the guidelines before submitting the proposal which have been uploaded on the SNDT Women’s University website.
(https://sndt.ac.in/rcws/awa/about-awa)

The proposals will be scrutinized by a selection committee of academics and professionals. The decision of the committee would be final. Terms and conditions would apply.

Interested candidates can send email to [email protected] to join the online Orientation and Q & A session to be held at 30th September 2024 at 3.00pm.

Browse the AWA archive database on http://14.139.113.147/Archives
(As per University Working hours)

Soft copy of the proposal along with copy of the CV of the applicant should reach the following address ([email protected]) by 15th November 2024. Hardcopy of the proposal can be sent to the following address

Research Centre for Women’s Studies
SNDT Women’s University
Sir Vithaldas Vidyavihar,
Juhu Road, Santacruz (West)
Mumbai 400 049
For further details write to: - [email protected]

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The RCWS, SNDT WU, is happy to share the launch of the MEET THE ALUMNI Series, as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations “RCWS@50: Celebrating Golden Legacy of Change & Challenge”. The program was inaugurated by Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor and the RCWS Director Prof. Ruby Ojha, on 30th March 2024 on Zoom.

The alum for the session was Dr. Yamin Pirzada, a WS PG Certificate Course student of Batch 2012 at the RCWS. In conversation with Ms. Hiya Sachdev, Dr. Yasmin shared footprints of her life and asserted how RCWS has given wings to her dreams by instilling confidence and conviction in her. She never looked back since then.
The RCWS boasts several distinguished alumni who have contributed immensely to the RCWS by completing Masters, PG courses and PhD program. Together, we have fostered a learning environment that is both conducive and welcoming to all.

The Alumni Meet initiative, spearheaded by our Women's Studies Alumni, aims, i. to connect and consolidate the bond among ourselves and the larger Women's Studies community; ii. to serve as a platform to share concerns and challenges; iii. to celebrate achievements as advocates of women’s rights, equality, and women leadership, and iv. to inspire future generations of Women’s Studies learners. The participants included alumni, friends, faculties, members of the alumni organizing committee, and students from various academic institutions.

Founded by the illustrious Dr. Neera Desai in 1974, a visionary and social reformer par excellence, the RCWS – the pioneering WS Centre in India – has been at the forefront of women's studies, embodying excellence and empowerment for five decades. Neera Ben visualized women's studies as a movement within the academia. Moreover, we are truly proud and feel privileged to have been nurtured and mentored by stalwarts of Women’s Studies such as Dr. Maithreyi Krishnaraj, Dr. Meera Kosambi, Dr. Veena Poonacha, and many others.
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The RCWS is happy to host student interns for the AY 2023-2024.

The following students Ms. Pragati Shobha, Ms. Sejal Vishwakarma, Ms. Padmashree Kulkarni, Ms. Nimisha Chaudhari (M.A. English Literature, II Year students) have successfully completed their assignments at the RCWS under its Dr. Avabai Wadia Archives for Women project.

Experience of working as intern in RCWS under AWA by Ms. Pragati Shobha:
Working at the Research Centre for Women's Studies felt like dancing in a garden of unearthing, where each bloom was a story waiting to be told. Surrounded by the fragrance of knowledge and the gentle breeze of understanding, I found myself immersed in the nurturing embrace of passionate women. Together, we painted the canvas of gender equality with strokes of insight and empathy, weaving together threads of diverse experiences. In this sanctuary of learning every conversation was a melody, every discovery a dance of joy. Supported by the wisdom of mentors and the warmth of coordination, I found my voice echoing amidst the whispers of change. It wasn't just an internship; it was a journey of self-discovery, a celebration of resilience, and a testament to the beauty of collective empowerment.

Dear All,
Greetings from the Research Centre for Women's Studies.

This year onwards we from the Dr Awabai Wadia Archive for Women housed in the Research Centre for Women's Studies, will be sharing regular updates about the collection at the Archive, fellowships offered and the services to be offered in the near future.

We would like to inform you that Dr Awabai Wadia Archive for Women has as part of its collection, personal papers, photographs, writings of the legendary Dr V. Shanta (passed away in January 2021),the renowned physician, whose contribution towards cancer treatment in India
is well known.
The archival collection was submitted by Prof Kamala Ganesh , who was recipient of the AWA Fellowship in 2010.
Please find attached two articles related to her work.
Lokmat Article: https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/v-shanta-dr-who-served-her-life-patients-service-a296/

Dear All,
Greetings from the Research Centre for Women's Studies.

This year onwards we from the Dr Awabai Wadia Archive for Women housed in the Research Centre for Women's Studies, will be sharing regular updates about the collection at the Archive, fellowships offered and the services to be offered in the near future.

We would like to inform you that Dr Awabai Wadia Archive for Women has as part of its collection, personal papers, photographs, writings of the legendary Dr V. Shanta (passed away in January 2021),the renowned physician, whose contribution towards cancer treatment in India
is well known.
The archival collection was submitted by Prof Kamala Ganesh , who was recipient of the AWA Fellowship in 2010.
Please find attached two articles related to her work.
Lokmat Article: https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/v-shanta-dr-who-served-her-life-patients-service-a296/

Dear All,
Greetings from the Research Centre for Women's Studies.

This year onwards we from the Dr Awabai Wadia Archive for Women housed in the Research Centre for Women's Studies, will be sharing regular updates about the collection at the Archive, fellowships offered and the services to be offered in the near future.

We would like to inform you that Dr Awabai Wadia Archive for Women has as part of its collection, personal papers, photographs, writings of the legendary Dr V. Shanta (passed away in January 2021),the renowned physician, whose contribution towards cancer treatment in India
is well known.
The archival collection was submitted by Prof Kamala Ganesh , who was recipient of the AWA Fellowship in 2010.
Please find attached two articles related to her work.

Lokmat Article: https://www.lokmat.com/manthan/v-shanta-dr-who-served-her-life-patients-service-a296/

http://rcwssndt.org/collection%20awa.html
Dr. V. Shanta's journey has been archive by Prof. Kamala Ganesh.

RCWS pay homage to a pioneer in cancer treatment - Dr.V.Shantha for her immense contribution towards Adiyar Cancer Research Institute.

Dr. Avabai Wadia and Dr. Khurshedji Wadia Archives for Women
Dr. Avabai Wadia Archives for Women at the Research Centre for Women’s Studies,
SNDT Women’s University invites proposals for three research fellowships of Rs 50000/-
each for a period of six months beginning in December 2020. The proposals should aim at
retrieving and/or generating archival material in the following areas:-
• Lives of Twentieth century pioneering women who have contributed to Gender
Justice, Health, Liberal Arts, Women’s Education, Women’s Empowerment,
Women’s Entrepreneurs
• Women’s organizations, campaigns and emancipator struggles of women
• Women’s contribution in any other fi eld
The proposal should specify the methodology and time frame of the project. It should
indicate the kind of historical materials that will be collected.
The proposals will be scrutinized by a selection committee of academics and professionals.
The decision of the committee would be fi nal. Terms and conditions would apply.
Proposals along with copy of the CV of the applicant should reach the following address
latest by 15th December 2020.
Research Centre for Women’s Studies
SNDT Women’s University, Sir Vithaldas Vidyavihar,
Juhu Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400 049
For further details
Contact – Dr.Putul Sathe
Website - rcwssndt.org Email - [email protected] CC: offi [email protected]
Tel. 91-022 26610751