Dear colleagues, The International Student Symposium on Animal Behaviour and Cognition (ISSABC) committee is currently investigating the impact of language barriers on early-career researchers at academic conferences. We are inviting all researchers regardless of career stage to help us assess how language affects participation, accessibility, and inclusivity in academic conferences. Following our 2023 multilingual conference in Mexico City (https://doi.org/10.1242/bio.060290) and a recent workshop, we aim to further quantify these issues and propose resolutions for future events. We invite you to complete a short  (5 min) survey regarding your experiences, whether or not you have personally encountered language barriers. Your input will contribute to an upcoming study aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the global research community. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/u8ESktcJP8Y6NHob8 Thank you for your contribution. For questions please contact: Dr Janire Castellano Bueno at janire.castellanobueno@gmail.com Janire Castellano Bueno (Wild Animal Initiative; Newcastle University, UK), Christopher Miller (Newcastle University, UK) and Alexandros Vezyrakis (University of Hildesheim, Germany and Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Germany)   Alexandros Vezyrakis (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)