Intercultural Communication

Research in the 21st century is a global endeavour, with research teams often being made up of individuals from different cultures. At our university we have students from 140 different countries, with around 25% of undergraduate students and over 50% of postgraduate students coming from outside the UK.

This diversity is one of our greatest strengths, however, intercultural communication can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. It's important to be aware of our own cultural assumptions and to try to understand those of others.

This workshop aims to provide you with tools to help recognise when national culture might be influencing your professional and social interactions, where conflicts may arise, and how to address these challenges.

The session's content is based on research from intercultural studies and views culture as a framework of shared values, attitudes, and behaviours. It explores the nature of generalisations and the connection between national culture, other forms of diversity (such as gender, professional background, and generational differences), and, most importantly, personal preferences.

Tea, coffee, water, & biscuits will be provided.

This training is provided free of charge to postgraduate researchers, however, the cost of providing the course is £30 per participant.

All PhD students

This workshop is run by an external trainer and places are limited. If you are unable to attend please ensure you cancel your place, or contact us at researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk, at least 24hrs in advance so we can allocate your place to another student.

In person session with some group activities and participation.

Kasia is an expert in leadership development, drawing on her background in linguistics, adult education, and coaching. She works with international leaders across sectors such as academia, healthcare, engineering, and IT, helping them navigate complex global workplaces.

Kasia designs and delivers programmes on a variety of topics, with a focus on intercultural communication and emotional intelligence for academic leaders. She is an executive coach, supporting leaders and teams at all levels. Kasia is also the academic lead for the Intercultural Communication for Global Business programme at Cambridge Online Advanced. Currently pursuing a master’s in coaching, her research focuses on emotional intelligence in leadership.

Please note that late comers will not be admitted after 1 Hour

3 hours