Osmania University Hosts International Conference on AI and English Language Teaching

The Department of English at Osmania University in Hyderabad inaugurated a two-day international conference on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on language education and global employability.

The event, titled 'Reimagining English Language Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Language, Literature, Technology and Global Employability', was organized with the support of RUSA 2.0. The conference brought together academicians, researchers, educators, and students from across the country.

During the inaugural session, participants gathered to deliberate on the transformative role of AI in English language teaching, multilingual education, and global job readiness. The discussions aimed to address how technology is reshaping traditional educational frameworks in India and beyond.

Several prominent academic figures attended the inaugural session. Among them were Prof. C. Kaseem, Principal of the University College of Arts and Social Sciences, and Prof. G. Naresh Reddy, Registrar of Osmania University. Prof. J. Savithri, Head of the Department of English, was also present alongside co-convenors Prof. Parimala Kulkarni, Dr. J. Madhavi, and Dr. Konda Nageswara Rao.

A major highlight of the conference was the keynote address delivered by Prof. Ianthi Maria Tsimpli, Chair of English and Applied Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. Her address, titled 'English alongside Other Languages in India: The Educational Challenge', explored the linguistic landscape of Indian education.

Additionally, Prof. S. Ramachandram, the former Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University, delivered a plenary lecture focusing on 'AI Ethics and Academic Integrity'. The lecture addressed the critical ethical considerations emerging from the integration of AI tools in academic research and classroom learning.

The two-day event provides a platform for stakeholders to share insights and research on aligning technology with language instruction to prepare students for the global workforce.