EdSign.Edinburgh

EdSign is a collaboration between the four Edinburgh-based universities to work together on BSL & Deaf Studies teaching & research initiatives

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

Next EdSign seminar is on 26 November online. Register at: https://t.co/DzMpYmHN9Q

[DCAL @DCAL_UCL]

Here's an update from us on our Language Comprehension in Deaf Children project. Please do get in touch with us if you want to know more about the project.

[QMU Interpreting @qmuesli]

Applications are still open for our online multinational MSc Advancing Practice in Signed/Spoken Language Interpreting https://t.co/He8ZIqL2aJ and for our Healthcare Interpreting module which is running in September.

[SIGNS@HWU (aka Heriot-Watt BSL team) @HeriotWattBSL]

Come and work with us! 4-year post for a BSL Graduate Teaching Assistant starting in September - 0.25 teaching, 0.75 PhD study on any topic related to BSL/ Deaf Studies

[Prof Jemina Napier, PhD, FAHA, FAcSS, FASLI @JeminaNapier]

Pleased to share cover of our new edited volume International Perspectives on Sign Language Translator & Interpreter Education - available later this year (pre-order link forthcoming). Co-edited with @StaceySigns & @rejadam & published with @GallaudetPress. Features 23 chapters!

[SIGNS@HWU (aka Heriot-Watt BSL team) @HeriotWattBSL]

You are invited to the @HeriotWattUni BSL Local Plan Consultation on Wednesday, 3rd April 2024, 3-5pm.
Location: Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School, Scott Suite, Riccarton EH144AS plus online /1

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

It's Sign Language Week! The perfect time for @BDA_Deaf (with their Chair @rejadam from @HeriotWattBSL) to kick off their campaign to ensure that all families of deaf children have free access to BSL.

[British Deaf Association @BDA_Deaf]

Parliamentary reception for "BSL in Our Hands" with Minister Mims Davies, President Sofia Isari, BDA Special Ambassador Chloe Smith MP & many others.

A united step for early BSL/ISL access for deaf children!

https://t.co/UK4CIv8HnU

#BSLinOurHands

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

@rachelmapson & @Yvondell from @qmuesli and @JoDrugan from @HW_LifeinLINCS are all involved in The Fact of Deafness conference at @QUBelfast this week

[Prof Jemina Napier, PhD, FAHA, FAcSS, FASLI @JeminaNapier]

Reminder that we are hosting event tomorrow 12 March at 4.30pm UK time on Deaf Women's Safety. Not too late to register! Click on quoted tweet to register to attend in person at Deaf Action in Edinburgh. To attend online register directly with Zoom here: https://t.co/mrDkmwAczU

[QMU Interpreting @qmuesli]

Our Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences is on the lookout for a part-time audiology lecturer. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, details available here: https://t.co/1rJyvLaPfv Closing date 21 March.

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

A reminder about the EdSign lecture this evening.

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

Next EdSign lecture is on Tue 5 March at 6.30pm, on the impact of dementia on deaf BSL users. With Dr Emma Ferguson-Coleman and Avril Hepner.
This event will be interpreted and live-streamed - details below. Book at https://t.co/iFWJZeldNB

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

Another accolade for an @EdsignEdinburgh partner. This time @JeminaNapier from @HeriotWattBSL Many congratulations Jemina 🥳

[Prof Jemina Napier, PhD, FAHA, FAcSS, FASLI @JeminaNapier]

Proud to have been elected as a Fellow of the @AcadSocSci & in good company with many other linguists, social & intercultural researchers. Thank you to my nominators, my research collaborators & partners & @HeriotWattUni for supporting my research

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

Next EdSign lecture is on Tue 5 March at 6.30pm, on the impact of dementia on deaf BSL users. With Dr Emma Ferguson-Coleman and Avril Hepner.
This event will be interpreted and live-streamed - details below. Book at https://t.co/iFWJZeldNB

[QMU Interpreting @qmuesli]

Interested in joining the MSc Advancing Practice in Signed/Spoken Language Interpreting at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh? Register for our online open evening on 18 April (6pm UK time) at https://t.co/DtXZkjPTgG Programme details available here https://t.co/He8ZIqKulb

[Prof Jemina Napier, PhD, FAHA, FAcSS, FASLI @JeminaNapier]

Join us for community information event hosted by @DeafAction in person & online (Zoom) to showcase the collaborative work of @HeriotWattBSL & @PoliceScotland on Deaf Women's Safety: 12 March 2024, 4.30-6pm UK time. Register: https://t.co/7oPb5kUr5Y https://t.co/cyLYQit0bm

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

Several @EdsignEdinburgh members will be presenting at the @SignProfConf in June, including @JeminaNapier delivering the opening keynote 🥳

[Together Conference for Interpreters & Translators @SignProfConf]

Happy Monday! To start this week, we are spotlighting one of our keynote speakers @JeminaNapier. We are thrilled to have her as the opening keynote speaker at #TogetherConf24 on Sat 22/06/24.

Check our website to find Prof. Napier´s full profile and session description and 🎟️

[EdSign.Edinburgh @EdsignEdinburgh]

Great to hear that the UK Government will at last provide in-situ BSL interpretation for all major press conferences and briefings from Spring 2024 onwards. https://t.co/Ql7OzSlSIo

[British Deaf Association @BDA_Deaf]

We’re excited for the BSL Conference 2024 in Manchester on 26th April! Focus: "Early Years: Benefits of Introducing Sign Language to Deaf Children." Don't miss Dr. Joseph Murray's insights on sign language rights.

Tickets available: https://t.co/A0SqMI9ydN

#BSLConference2024

[Irish Deaf Society @IrishDeafSoc]

Deaf literacy varies, and many struggle with English subtitles. Sign language isn't an English translation—it has unique structure and linguistics. Offering sign language in videos ensures accessibility and understanding for Deaf individuals in their preferred language. @elonmusk