The Department of English Language and Linguistics, University of Sargodha hosted a National Conference titled “Wordscapes in the Digital Age: Linguistics, Literature and Society.”

Vice Chancellor Government College University Faisalabad, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐮𝐟-𝐢-𝐀𝐳𝐚𝐦 graced the occasion as Chief Guest while Vice Chancellor UoS 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐐𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐬 and Pro Vice Chancellor UoS Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan were guests of honour.

Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam emphasized the vital role of language in personal and national development, noting the challenges of navigating multiple languages, especially English in academic and professional contexts. He stressed that embracing technology and adapting to global changes are essential for market expansion and driving meaningful national progress.

Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas highlighted internationalization as a key goal of the University of Sargodha, emphasizing that strong language skills reduce communication barriers and enhance global academic and professional collaboration.

Prof. Dr. Ijaz Asghar Bhatti noted that the conference facilitated focused discussions on contemporary linguistic practices, emerging digital literature trends, and the societal impact of modern communication technologies. Participants explored how digital platforms are reshaping language, literature, and their broader social implications.