USKT to Host International Webinar on English in ASEAN Higher Education
The University of Sialkot (USKT) is set to organize the second webinar of its International Webinar Series 2026 on September 17, 2026, focusing on the role of English in ASEAN higher education.
Title: "English in ASEAN Higher Education: Balancing Diversity, Policy, and Practice"
This webinar will explore:
- The use of English within diverse linguistic environments across ASEAN universities.
- Evolving language policies and classroom practices in the changing academic landscape.
Speaker:
Emeritus Prof. Dr. Azirah Binti Hashimi from the Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
The event is organized by the Graduate Linguistic & Literary Inquiry Network (GLLIN) and the Department of English, FHSS, University of Sialkot (USKT).
University of Sialkot Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman and former vice chancellor of GCU Lahore, serve as Patrons of the webinar.