Passion for Words
A shared love of reading, writing, and everything language can do.
Per Verbum Ad Sapientiam
A home for literature, language, and the people who love them.
ELLS is the literary and linguistic society of the Department of English, University of Science & Technology, Bannu — bringing students together through seminars, workshops, reading circles, and published work.
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Registered members
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Literary events held
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Student publications
15+
Guest speakers hosted
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Join ELLS through our membership form, or share your work with us by submitting an essay, article, poem, or other literary piece for publication.
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From our members
Latest publications
Articles, essays, and creative writing submitted by ELLS members — published here after admin review.
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Our mission
ELLS exists to foster intellectual, creative, and cultural engagement with literature and linguistics — a platform for students to grow through co-curricular activities and scholarly exchange.
Expression
Creative writing, translation, and open critical discussion, encouraged and read.
Community
Students, faculty, and guest voices, brought together across every event.
Scholarship
Serious critical thinking, held to the same standard as the writing it studies.
What we do
Four ways ELLS brings literature and linguistics to life on campus.
Literary Events
Seminars, workshops, reading circles, and competitions held whenever opportunities arise.
Creative Writing & Translation
A space for students to write, share, translate, and develop their ideas with constructive feedback.
Publications
Student writing reviewed and published on our platform, giving students a chance to share their work and be encouraged.
Collaboration & Outreach
Faculty, guest speakers, and fellow societies come together to broaden learning and conversation.