About UGC CWS

Centre for Women's studies (CWS) sponsored by the University Grants Commission is established under XI Five Year Plan (2009) and has been operational since 8 March 2010. We are delighted to state that Vimala College is the only college in the entire state of Kerala to receive such a special recognition from UGC.

Centre for Women's Studies employs an interdisciplinary approach in its function. Reflection, a Peer Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary Bi Annual Research Journal for Women inspires young women to engage in original research on topics relating to women and gender with a view to highlight women’s contribution to culture and history. Sikha, the newsletter, ensures correspondence with the internal and external stakeholders. The Centre seeks to enhance the general visibility of women and ponder on gender issues within the academic and local communities through Extension Works, Campus Film Festival on Women and by initiating numerous programmes that delve on the issues faced by women to expedite awareness-building. Gender Sensitization Programmes and Awareness Sessions for students, teachers, parents and community are the primary goals of the Centre so as to create a platform for sensitizing the public. The seminars and workshops completed under the aegis of this Centre serve to focus on creating a self-autonomy among women and girls.