Transforming the Professional World through Culturally Competent Research

We invite PhD students across disciplines and at any stage in their research to submit abstracts for this conference which examines how cultural competency could be embedded within your studies

Cultural competency is recognised as a fundamental professional skill that plays a crucial role in advancing social justice and equity, particularly among culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Being culturally competent holds the potential to enhance communication, foster respect for diverse cultures, promote self-awareness, and facilitate shared decision- making.

This conference, which is funded by the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) and organised by PhD students from King’s College London (KCL) and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), aims to explore how cultures and languages intersect with professionalism, equity, and social justice in a globalised world.

We hope to provide a platform for engaging with ongoing debates and discussions on how culturally competent research can transform professional practices, policies, and relationships in professional contexts. We welcome contributions that explore any aspect of culturally competent research within professional settings, including but not limited to:

• Cultural competency in healthcare, education, law, business, and other professions

• The role of language, translation, and interpreting in professional settings

• Equity, social justice, and intersectionality within professional practices

• Research methodologies for studying cultural competency in professional contexts

• Challenges and opportunities in fostering culturally competent practices

If you would like to submit your abstract, please register here and complete this Microsoft form by 31 March 2025. Applicants will be notified of a decision by 30 April 2025.

For more information or inquiries, please contact the organisers:

• Samuel Yosef, Department of Interdisciplinary Humanities, KCL, samuel.yosef@kcl.ac.uk

• Peng Wang, Department of Interdisciplinary Humanities, KCL, peng.wang@kcl.ac.uk

• Peace Chiu, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL, p.chiu@qmul.ac.ukTransforming the Professional World through Culturally Competent Research