Smriti Asha, a PhD scholar at the Centre for English Language Studies (CELS), University of Hyderabad, participated in two key international academic events in the United States in October 2026.
Academic Engagements
From 3-4 October, she presented a paper at the 15th International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies (IATIS) Workshop held at Binghamton University, New York. The workshop included scholars and professionals from eight countries and 10 academic and publishing institutions, focusing on translation and intercultural studies.
On 8 October, she attended The E Pluribus Unum Pluralistic Education PD Hybrid Conference hosted by Princeton University, New Jersey. The programme featured workshops and discussions on inclusive curriculum development, diverse cultural perspectives, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and constructive classroom dialogue. Smriti received a certificate of completion for this programme.
NIRF #18 (2025)University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1974View detailsEFLUNAAC A
Central UniversityEnglish and Foreign Languages UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1958View detailsMANUUNAAC A++
NIRF 101-150Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1998View detailsSSCTU
Central UniversitySammakka Sarakka Central Tribal UniversityMulugu, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2023View detailsSignificance
These engagements reflect the University of Hyderabad’s commitment to interdisciplinary research, international academic exchange, and promoting meaningful conversations on languages, cultures, and educational practices. Smriti’s participation, supervised by an Associate Professor of CELS, also highlights the Centre’s active engagement with global academic networks.
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