Senior Lecturers Aishath Suad and Shihanath Ibrahim completed a specialised training programme titled “Corpus- and Sociolinguistic Methods for the Empirical Description of Maldivian English,” organised by the University’s Training Development Unit.

The training focused on advanced approaches to collecting, analysing, and documenting empirical data on the distinctive features and usage patterns of Maldivian English. Participants strengthened their knowledge of corpus-based and sociolinguistic research methods, supporting more systematic and evidence-based study of language in the Maldivian context.

The programme contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education by strengthening academic expertise and research capacity, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through the application of innovative and data-driven research methodologies, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by promoting professional development, knowledge sharing, and collaborative research within the university community.

The participation of Senior Lecturers Aishath Suad and Shihanath Ibrahim reflects the Faculty’s commitment to continuous professional development, local sociolinguistic research, evidence-based scholarship, and the advancement of language studies.