Department of English, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University

14/10/2026

Our Department of English is proud to be an Academic Partner of the RCELL International Conference 2027.

Literature in the Age of AI: Posthumanism, Digital Humanities and Ecological Futures
Online · 13–14 February 2027

The conference is organised by RCELL, Research Centre for English Language and Literature, in academic partnership with
Karabük University, Türkiye; Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous), Kerala; and Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Punjab.

Four streams:
I. AI, Posthumanism and the Future of the Human
II. Digital Humanities, AI and New Literary Practices
III. Literature, Ecology and Climate Futures
IV. Postcolonial, Decolonial and Indigenous Futures

Every abstract receives written feedback. Early-bird registration
closes on 31 December 2026.

Register: https://conference2027.rcell.co.in

Literature in the Age of AI: Posthumanism, Digital Humanities and Ecological Futures. Online, 13–14 February 2027. Register and submit your abstract.

13/10/2026

The Department proudly announces its collaboration with Research Centre for English Language and Literature, and its first collaborative International Conference

Call for papers: RCELL International Conference 2027
"Literature in the Age of AI: Posthumanism, Digital Humanities and Ecological Futures"
Online on Zoom, 13–14 February 2027
Organised by RCELL in academic partnership with Karabük University (Türkiye), Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies (Kerala) and Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (Punjab)
Four international keynote lectures. Feedback on every abstract. Selected papers may be invited to a special issue of The Criterion (peer reviewed).
Early-bird fee until 31 December 2026.
Details and registration:

Literature in the Age of AI: Posthumanism, Digital Humanities and Ecological Futures. Online, 13–14 February 2027. Register and submit your abstract.

12/10/2026

📚The Department of English, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU), Fatehgarh Sahib, inaugurated the Professor Puran Singh Memorial Lecture Series on 9 October 2026 with a lecture titled “From Reading to Research: Exploring Prof. Puran Singh’s English Writings and Intellectual Legacy.”

The programme was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Prit Pal Singh, with Prof. (Dr.) Satish Kumar Verma, Former Professor and Dean Youth Welfare, Punjabi University, Patiala as Guest of Honour.

Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Associate Professor and Head, Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, delivered the inaugural lecture, highlighting new avenues for research on Professor Puran Singh Ji’s English writings.

Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal, Head, Department of English, formally welcomed the guests and announced the Department’s proposed book, Revisiting Professor Puran Singh: Mysticism, Modernity and Literary Humanism, aimed at exploring his literary, philosophical, and humanistic legacy.

Dr Hardev Singh, Head, Department of Religious Studies acknowledged the generous support of S. Dalbir Singh Rattan in promoting this academic initiative.

Moderated by Dr. Baljeet Kaur, the programme attracted approximately 100 online participants from India, the USA, and the UK, alongside students and faculty members attending in person.

The lecture series seeks to inspire young researchers and sustain scholarly engagement with Professor Puran Singh Ji’s enduring intellectual legacy.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Invite to Prof. Puran Singh Memorial Lecture Series

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, is organising a memorial lecture to commemorate the life, literary legacy and profound contribution of Prof. Puran Singh to English literature, Sikh thought and humanistic philosophy on 09 October 2026.
The event features Presidential Address by the Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Pritpal Singh Dhillon, with Prof. (Dr.) Satish Kumar Verma, Former Professor, Punjabi University, Patiala as the Guest of Honour, Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Associate Professor, Punjabi University, Patiala as the Resource Person, and a Special Address by Dr. Hardev Singh, Dean Faculty of Religious Studies, SGGSWU.

The event aims to provide an enriching platform for scholars, faculty and students to reflect upon the enduring relevance of his ideas and writings.



To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/xyd-nuic-hsr

To join by phone instead, dial (US) +1 414-909-4915 and enter this PIN: 194 210 927 #

02/10/2026

✨ Freshers’ Party 2026 ✨

The Department of English hosted a vibrant Freshers’ Party on 25 September 2026 (Friday). The celebration was filled with enthusiasm, music, dance, and captivating cultural performances, making it a memorable beginning for our new students. 💃🎶

Heartiest congratulations to our Miss and Mr. Freshers Manjot Kaur and Binay Pal Singh from the Undergraduate category, and Harpreet Kaur and Gurinder Singh from the Postgraduate category. 🌸🏆

Wishing all our freshers a wonderful and enriching journey ahead! ✨📚

30/09/2026

Another Feather in the Cap of the Department of English

Ms. Amandeep Kaur, Research Scholar in English, successfully defended her PhD thesis today, titled “Green Voices in Children’s Literature in India: An Ecocritical Study of Selected Texts.”

The research, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal, Associate Professor & Head, Department of English, explores ecological consciousness, representations of nature, human–non-human relationships, and environmental concerns in selected works of Siddhartha Sarma, Leela Gour Broome, and Ranjit Lal.

The thesis was defended before Dr. Sumedha Bhandari, Professor of English, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.

The Department extends its warm congratulations to Ms. Amandeep Kaur and Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal on this significant academic accomplishment and wishes them continued success.

30/09/2026

14/09/2026

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08/09/2026

🌸 A Special Teacher’s Day Honour 🌸

Teacher’s Day becomes even more meaningful when we celebrate the people who inspire us not only through their teaching, but also through their dedication, leadership and genuine commitment to their students and institution.

On this special occasion, Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal, Head, Department of English and Director, IQAC, was felicitated in appreciation of her valuable contribution to teaching, academic leadership and institutional development.

The honour was presented by Prof. (Dr.) Prit Pal Singh, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. (Dr.) Sukhwinder Singh Billing, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof. (Dr.) Tejbir Singh, Registrar; and Prof. (Dr.) Navdeep Kaur, Dean Research.

It was a proud and heartfelt moment for the Department of English to see its Head being recognised for her sincere efforts, inspiring leadership and continued commitment to academic excellence.

🌷 Heartiest congratulations, Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal! May you continue to inspire, guide and make a difference in the lives of your students and colleagues.

The Department of English extends its heartfelt gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) Prit Pal Singh, Vice-Chancellor, and Prof. (Dr.) Sukhwinder Singh Billing, Dean Academic Affairs, for recognising and appreciating the dedication and hard work of the Heads of Departments across the University.