Following the Internship/ Project/ Field work/ Community Outreach (IPC) for the 5^th Semester Undergraduate Programme under Mizoram University, Internship Programme for the 5^th Semester students of the Department of English commenced from 6th Oct, 2025. 14 students were evenly divided into two groups of 7 students each. The first group has been assigned to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly Library and the second group assigned to the Mizoram State Central Library for a period of 10 days (6 hours everyday from Monday to Friday). The internship programme will conclude on the 17^th of October, 2025, after which the students will submit a report on their experiences and findings during the internship.

The Department of English conducted an off-campus class titled 'Beyond the Page' at Tumsir, The Book Cafe Aizawl extension, Lower Zarkawt, on 24th September 2025. The session was attended by students from all semesters within the department.

The off campus class was organized with an aim to encourage students' creativity and facilitate the discussion of their academic syllabus from a new perspective and in a different setting. It also served as a platform for students to gain exposure to different syllabus across various semesters.

The event featured student-led activities, including poetry readings from their original composition and musical performances based on the 5th Semester Popular Literature syllabus followed by brief discussions on global and local Popular Culture. Mr. Vanlalruata, the owner of Tumsir, gave a short talk where he provided an insightful discussion on Mizo youth and popular culture, emphasizing the importance of contextualizing contemporary issues and events. The talk also included the need for open discussion and debates in the current social environment.

The event successfully provided a unique and engaging opportunity for students to connect their academic studies to real-world contexts and to share their creative talents.

The Department of English, in collaboration with Department of English and Culture Studies, Christ University, Bangalore Central Campus, organized a workshop on 'Planning and Navigating Careers in the Humanities' on 9th September 2025.

The speaker, Dr. Mithilesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Culture Studies, Christ University, delivered a talk on the importance of choosing the right career within the Humanities stream and how to navigate through the academic course from Bachelor's degree to Ph.D in India and abroad. The speaker also talked about the different career options students can take up after their academic studies.

The workshop also included a lively discussion and interaction session with the students who shared their doubts, queries and opinions regarding building a career in the humanities.

The Department of English organized a structured Mentorship Session for the First Semester students on 18th July 2025 (Friday), 2:30 PM at the Faculty Room-1, during which each student engaged in meaningful, one-on-one interactions with their assigned faculty mentor. These sessions aimed to provide personalized guidance and support, fostering both personal and academic growth. It is anticipated that such mentorship will play a significant role in shaping the students’ professional development and enhancing their overall academic experience.