Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM until 1:30 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00
Gorgas Library - Camellia Room (2020)
A Graduate Student Panel Discussion
Collaborating with others in research labs or group projects can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also bring unexpected challenges when communication breaks down or tensions arise.
Join us for a graduate student panel discussion on Conflict Resolution and Difficult Conversations in the Lab or Group Projects, featuring graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds who will share their real experiences, insights, and strategies for navigating conflict in academic and research settings.
This conversation will be moderated by professionals from the UA Counseling Center, who will provide expert guidance, facilitate discussion, and offer practical tools for addressing challenging interpersonal dynamics with confidence and care.
Food will be provided, so come ready to listen, learn, and connect in a supportive environment!
Discussion Topics Will Include:
Navigating miscommunication and mismatched expectations
Managing tension in hierarchical lab or advisor-student relationships
Collaborating across disciplines and work styles
Strategies for clear, respectful, and assertive communication
Promoting team harmony and mutual respect
Who Should Attend: Graduate students working in labs, on group projects, or in any collaborative academic setting who want to strengthen their conflict resolution and communication skills.
Presented By: UA Graduate School, in partnership with the UA Counseling Center
Registration Required: Please register below to save your seat. Space is limited, and food will be available for registered participants.
GradACTS (Advancing Career and Teaching Skills) engages expert speakers, trainers, and workshop leaders to help students find and prepare for the next phase of their careers as engaged citizens of their communities, from the local to global level. It also connects students to internship and project-management experiences that enhance their academic pursuits and prepare them to be competitive for those future positions.
Please fill out the registration form below. Fields denoted with (*) are required.
