This interactive workshop supports PhD students and researchers to reflect on how the language they use and the way they interact with others shape belonging, collaboration, and inclusion within research environments. Grounded in an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) framework, the session explores how researchers can foster more inclusive, respectful, and supportive laboratory and research cultures through everyday communication.

Through discussion, reflection, and practical activities, participants will explore inclusive language, psychological safety, cultural responsiveness, and respectful communication. The workshop will provide evidence-informed strategies to strengthen collaboration, navigate diverse perspectives, and contribute to research environments where colleagues, students, and collaborators feel valued, respected, and supported.

Participants will develop a personalised action plan with practical strategies to strengthen inclusion and belonging within their own research context.

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