Preparing students for community-engaged research across cultures requires intentional scaffolding, ethical grounding, and meaningful opportunities for applied practice. This poster presentation will explain some strategies for equipping students with the competencies needed to collaborate effectively with community partners in diverse international and intercultural contexts. Emphasis is placed on developing cultural humility, communication skills, and an understanding of local knowledge systems that shape research dynamics. Through a blend of structured skill-building, students learn to navigate unfamiliar environments, build trust, and approach research relationships with respect and reciprocity. Project participants are afforded guidance on interviewing, ethical engagement, and project design that can empower emerging researchers to contribute meaningfully while honoring community priorities. By integrating these approaches, educators can better support students in becoming thoughtful, collaborative, and culturally aware researchers prepared to engage with communities in ways that enhance both learning outcomes and project impact.

Authors:
Kevin Ramsden, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan
Aaron P Campbell, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Kevin Ramsden is a University Professor/Principle Lecturer at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies in Japan

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