International PGR Student Network: The beauty of different accents

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Attendance eligibility
Open to PGRs studying at a University Alliance member university. When registering, please use your university email address. Registrations received from any non-UA member university or personal email address will be automatically cancelled.

Session overview
For many international researchers, speaking with a non-British accent can sometimes affect confidence and create feelings of self-doubt, particularly when presenting research, contributing to discussions, or networking professionally. Yet accents are not a sign of ability, intelligence, or expertise; they reflect our experiences, identities, and multilingual achievements. This interactive session will explore the relationship between accent, confidence, and belonging in academia. Drawing on lived experiences and group discussion, participants will reflect on common challenges faced by international researchers and consider practical strategies for communicating with confidence. The session aims to celebrate linguistic diversity, challenge misconceptions about accents, and encourage researchers to recognise that clear communication matters far more than sounding like a native speaker.

Registration details
Closing date: 3 working days prior.

Use the Book Now button on this page to register. You can complete your booking via the guest checkout, without having to log in to the website.

Once registered, you will receive an automatic email confirming your place. Please make a note of the date and time to your diary.

A link to join the session online will be sent to you via email at least 3 days prior to the session.

If you do not see the Book Now button on this page, registration is closed. 

If you experience any issues registering, please contact dta@unialliance.ac.uk.

Participation and cancellation policy
Please join the meeting on time and stay for the full duration of the session. Keep cameras on during online activities and be prepared to participate in group discussions. 

If you no longer plan to attend, please email dta@unialliance.ac.uk as soon as possible to cancel your place. Repeated non-attendance may result in eligibility to attend future events being removed.