The Department of Chemistry, in association with the CTTE Library, organised “Beyond the Pages – A Reflective Reading Programme” on 24 September 2026 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Seminar Hall of Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women.
The programme aimed to encourage students to move beyond simply reading books and to reflect on the ideas, values, and life lessons conveyed through them. The session provided an opportunity for students to share their personal reflections and insights gained from their reading experiences.
The programme featured reflections on inspiring books including Ikigai, Who Moved My Cheese?, The Art of Being Alone, Confidence, and A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life. Students highlighted the important messages they gathered from these works and related them to everyday life, personal growth, confidence, adaptability, and meaningful living.
The reflective sharing created an engaging atmosphere where reading was viewed not merely as an academic activity but as a means of self-discovery, personal development, and thoughtful living. The programme successfully encouraged students to connect the lessons from books with their own experiences and perspectives.
Overall, “Beyond the Pages” served as a meaningful platform for cultivating a reflective reading culture among students and demonstrated how the ideas found within books can extend far beyond their pages into everyday life.
As the Head of the Department of Chemistry, I was very happy to see our students actively participating in the book review and sharing their reflections with confidence. It was encouraging to see them go beyond simply reading the books and thoughtfully connect the ideas and values they learned with their own lives and experiences. Their presentation showed that reading can develop not only knowledge but also confidence, critical thinking, self-awareness, and a broader perspective towards life. I truly appreciate the efforts of all the students who participated and shared their thoughts, and I hope this programme inspires them to continue reading, reflecting, and learning beyond the pages of books.
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