Overview

The landscape of English Studies is undergoing a dynamic transformation. Globalization, with its interconnectedness and cultural exchange, challenges traditional perspectives on literature and language. This conference invites scholars, educators, and students to engage in critical dialogue through expanding perspectives on inclusion and diversity within the field

We invite scholars, educators, and students with a passion for English Studies, globalization, inclusion, and diversity to join us for this stimulating and thought-provoking conference!

The conference will feature

  • Keynote addresses from leading scholars in the field of globalization, inclusion, and diversity in English Studies
  • Panel discussions on a wide range of topics related to the conference theme
  • Paper presentations by academics and graduate students exploring their research in these areas
  • Workshops designed to equip educators with practical strategies for fostering inclusion and diversity in their classrooms
  • Networking opportunities for scholars, educators, and students to connect and share ideas

This conference is a vital platform for

  • Reimagining English Studies as a truly global discipline
  • Promoting critical engagement with issues of power, representation, and identity within the English language
  • Enriching teaching practices to reflect the diverse experiences of our students
  • Building a more inclusive and equitable future for English Studies in an interconnected world

Topics

  • Decolonizing the Curriculum
  • Global Englishes and Linguistic Diversity
  • Environmental Humanities
  • Digital Humanities and Global Literature
  • Cultural Exchange and Translation
  • Pedagogies of Inclusion
  • AI in Literature, Language Learning and Teaching
  • World Englishes and the Internalization of Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Decolonization of Epistemology
  • Ethical Considerations of AI in English Studies
  • AI and Future Directions of English Studies
  • Emerging Trends in ELT
  • Eco-linguistics and Ecocriticism
  • Literary Theories
  • The Interface of Language, Literature, Culture and Technology
  • Translation Studies
  • Speculative Fiction: Fantasy, Science Fiction and• Horror Studies
  • Travelogues and the Tourist Discourses
  • Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Literature and Language Studies
  • Multilingualism

Sponsors

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Important Dates

Title Date
Abstract Submission: 14th October 2026
Abstract Acceptance: 19th October 2026
Registration Deadline: 23th October 2026
Conference Dates: 11th January 2027 (Time: 08:30am - 04:00pm)

International Speakers

Dr. Alexandra Effe

Dr. Alexandra Effe

Associate Member, LCE – Centre for Literature, Cognition and Emotions, University of Oslo, Norway
Research, Development and Innovation Advisor, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Dr. Alexandra Effe is an Associate Member at the LCE – Centre for Literature, Cognition and Emotions at the University of Oslo and a Research, Development and Innovation Advisor at Oslo Metropolitan University. She is the author of A History of Autofiction: Cognitive and Cultural Work from 18th-Century England to Contemporary Global Anglophone Literatures (Bloomsbury Academic, 2025) and J. M. Coetzee and the Ethics of Narrative Transgression: A Reconsideration of Metalepsis (Palgrave Macmillan, 2017). She has also co-edited The Autofictional (2022) and Autofiction, Emotions, and Humour (2023).

Her research interests include narrative and cognitive theory, life-writing, manuscript studies, twenty-first-century literature, postcolonial literature, and testimonial writing. She has worked on the project “Autofiction in Global Perspective” and currently leads an interdisciplinary project on “Creativity and Crisis.” Her current research focuses on writing and reading as decolonial techniques, particularly in relation to Indigenous literatures.



Prof. Dr. Souba Rethinasamy

Prof. Dr. Souba Rethinasamy

Professor, Faculty of Education, Language and Communication
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Souba Rethinasamy holds a Ph.D. in Language Testing and Evaluation from the University of Roehampton, London, and has over 25 years of experience in higher education.

Her research interests include language testing and evaluation, English-medium instruction (EMI), ICT in language education, educational innovation, and student mobility. She has also held key academic leadership positions, including Dean of the Centre for Language Studies and Director of UNIMAS Global.



National Speakers

Dr. Osama Siddique

Dr. Osama Siddique

Senior Faculty, Institute for Global Law & Policy (IGLP), Harvard Law School

Dr. Osama Siddique is an academic, legal practitioner, and policy expert with extensive international experience. He holds master's and doctoral degrees (S.J.D.) from Harvard Law School and studied jurisprudence as a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford.

His interdisciplinary academic and professional expertise encompasses law, society, culture, policy, and global perspectives, making his work particularly relevant to interdisciplinary discussions surrounding globalization, inclusion, diversity, and social institutions.



Dr. Ayaz Afsar

Dr. Ayaz Afsar

Scholar in English Linguistics and Literature
Ph.D., University of Manchester
Postdoctoral Experience, University of Birmingham

Dr. Ayaz Afsar is a scholar of English Linguistics and Literature whose areas of specialization include corpus-based research and culturally appropriate language pedagogy. He has secured research grants from organizations including the British Council and HEC.

His scholarly work includes Quranic and Biblical Narrative Discourse, reflecting his engagement with textual interpretation across diverse traditions. His expertise connects linguistics, literary analysis, narrative and discourse studies, and language education.

Instructions for Authors

Authors are requested to prepare the abstract according to the following template.
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Submit your Abstract as per template on the following email address gides@uow.edu.pk. Please do not resubmit your same paper twice.

Organizing Committee

Patron-in-Chief

  • Prof. Dr. Jameel-Un Nabi
    Vice Chancellor
    University of Wah

Patron

  • Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rizwan
    Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Conference Chair

Organizer

  • Department of English

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  • 3). Fee Details:
    • International Participants: USD 50
    • Faculty: PKR 3,000
    • External Students: PKR 2,500
    • University of Wah Students: PKR 2,000
    All the presenters will be awarded with Conference Certificates. Two days lunch and refreshment will also be offered to the participants attending the conference in physical mode.
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Conference Date: 11th January 2027

Location: University of Wah, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt (Hybrid Mode)

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Abstract Acceptance: 19th October 2026

 


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