Sakshi Srivastava

रंग शब्द स्वर

Researcher in Critical Medical Humanities.
Assistant Professor (English), Chandigarh University, UP Campus.
She/her.

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Still thinking about that joke?

What began as work conversations is now an edited volume on humour, ethics, and social difference. CFP now open—would love to read your abstracts.

🗓 15 March 2026
📩 [email protected]

#CFP #HumourStudies #CulturalStudies #medhums #Literature

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

@Dr_SarcasMum Absolutely! No one prepares you for experiencing your body and the world differently.

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

What does chronic illness do?
It changes your relationship with time, people, and objects.

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

#medhums folk, do check out the newly released book of intrigue and lived experience by Prof. Paul Crawford. It's already in my bucket list for all the good reasons🤓

[Professor Paul Crawford @ProfessorPaulC1]

Novel's dark roots in author's traumatic past. #reading #readingworld #mentalhealthcare #livedexperience #Psychology #MysteryReads
https://t.co/mlU8sOy1zf

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Excited to get into the intertwined worlds of murder, revenge, trauma, and psychiatry. Prof Crawford's creativity in fiction meets his academic interests and I can't wait for the release of this literary thriller. #Psychiatry #thrillerbooks #medhums

[Professor Paul Crawford @ProfessorPaulC1]

Check out the blurb for The Wonders of Doctor Bent available by pre-order at Waterstones! https://t.co/wJfNLlxXgX

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

@Dr_SarcasMum Absolutely brutal.

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Note to self via Kafka (of all people):

[🍂 @Lovandfear]

kafka

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

So, it is finally sinking in.
I was officially awarded my PhD in English at the 104th Convocation of Banaras Hindu University. Forever grateful to my alma mater for shaping my career and values through the years.
Looking ahead!

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

I also presented my paper on dementia autopathographies in another session.

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Earlier this month, I had the incredible honour of chairing an intriguing technical session during the International Conference on Stories Matter: (Re)Thinking Narratives, Aesthetics & Human Values organized by the Department of English, BHU (6-7 December 2024).

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Nothing matches the exhilarating experience of watching young students find their areas of interest and seek suggestions to explore career options. So glad to see the enthusiasm of such promising literature students.

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Recently co-convened the Training and Placement Workshop on Career Pathways in English Language and Literature: Skills, Strategies, and Opportunities at Mahila Mahavidyalaya, BHU (25-30 November 2024).

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Consider sending your abstracts for the upcoming international conference, organized by the Department of English, BHU.
#narrative #BHU #Englishliterature #medhums
#Conference

https://t.co/GrukLg5ktV

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Such an academically enriching experience for the three days I stayed there. Grateful to the fellow presenters, the organizers, and the illustrious speakers.
#AcademicTwitter #eflu #research #medhums

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Recently, I had the opportunity to present my paper on "Embodied Experience and the Politics of Health" at the International Conference on Whither Integrative Humanities organized by the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad.

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https://t.co/SFJSq7fqMe

The book review is finally out on @literature_med

#medhums #healthhumanities #BookReview

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@Dr_SarcasMum Huge congratulations Bhabhi 💐

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Learned the practical elements of shaping one's online presence as an educator and researcher. My sincerest gratitude to Gwari Sir for his interactive session coupled with anecdotal insights 😊

[Chander Shekher Gwari @CSGwari]

Thoroughly enjoyed being with some of the brightest minds of the university. They have been selected as Teach For BHU Fellows, one of the university’s very promising initiatives. Discussed various aspects of Social Media, important for enhancing professional profile. #BHU
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[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

Extremely proud to be a part of this wonderful group of young teachers. Learning from some of the best educators of the university. Truly a chance to give back to the community.
Such joy, such privilege, and such humbling sense
of responsibility.
#HigherEducation

[BHU Official @bhupro]

Training program for 'Teach For BHU' fellows on 'Skills for Excelling as a Professional in Higher Education.'

The two-day workshop aims to equip participants on various skills key for teaching. A total of 25 participants are attending the workshop.

#BHU #TeachForBHU

[Sakshi Srivastava @SakshiMe]

@WendyPMitchell Deepest condolences to you both.
The strength and warmth of your mum touched her readers throughout the world.
Prayers from India. 🙏🏽