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Please respond to the 3-minute survey where you will see a few questions signed in BSL that you can respond to. Please also share with anyone that you think would be keen to complete the survey. We are aiming for 1,000 respondents! Thank you!
See BSL: youtu.be/MsRd3OGWgMU

Do you watch TV programmes with signing? Lumo TV has asked @jeminanapier.bsky.social @annelieskusters.bsky.social & @rejadam.bsky.social from @heriotwattuni.bsky.social to conduct a research project to find out what kinds of signing TV that Deaf sign language users in the UK prefer to watch.

Delighted that Lucy Clark was able to attend thr Scottish Institute for Policing Research conference to accept the award on behalf of the team for our research with deaf women and access to support after experiencing domestic abuse.

A full day workshop on “Interpreting in Policing contexts” in collaboration with @signshwu.bsky.social @policescotland.bsky.social @ Deaf Action. Date 7th June at Deaf Action, Albany Rd Edinburgh.

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Elizabeth Catlett, Sharecropper, 1952, two colour lino cut. The US artist utilised printmaking with extreme skill to explore themes of her fellow African Americans in a 20th century era of Civil Rights activism #womensart

‘The only thing we can’t do is hear’: the deaf pupil who beat Fife council in court Niamdh Braid, 16, demanded her right to full education – and now hopes her success will inspire more deaf children to aim high

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Reunion, the new drama from the BBC, highlights the deaf barriers we are working to break.

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Reunion: How 'deaf rage' and 70s thrillers inspired William Mager's drama The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge.

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller www.bbc.com/news/article...

Reunion review – this excellent British Sign Language thriller is an absolute revelation The performances – including that of Rose Ayling-Ellis – are outstanding, while the way it switches between spoken and signed language is utterly seamless. It feels shocking that it's taken so long fo...

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Happy Sign Language week from students & staff at Heriot-Watt University @heriotwattuni.bsky.social

Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears Imogen Nunn told support worker she had ‘bought something online’ before she died in Brighton, mother says

I can only speak from my own experience, as someone that has supported friends with mental health issues & working with deaf people receiving support - help feels sincere when its direct & in BSL. There is so little available. Thought to Impgen’s family & friends www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Sign LOUD: Perspectives on domestic abuse and communication issues and the impact on deaf families

We now have a live webpage for our new @britishacademy.bsky.social funded project 'Sign LOUD: Perspectives on domestic abuse and communication issues and the impact on deaf families' signs.hw.ac.uk/projects/co-...

My MacBook has nearly 50GB in system data storage. Advice on how to clean this space? Recommend apps? I want to do a system reset and gift the Mac away. It’s a running on Ventura so no inbuilt reset function.

Over 275 responses from deaf ChatGPT users in Europe already. It is still possible to respond to the survey! Some preliminary results in the comments. @robinxtech.bsky.social @katta.bsky.social @ninakt.bsky.social

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Research honoured by Police Scotland for advancing support for deaf domestic abuse survivors Heriot-Watt’s groundbreaking research projects aimed at improving access to support for deaf women who have experienced domestic abuse have been recognised by Police Scotland.

Very chuffed that our team were awarded the @policescotland.bsky.social Chief Constable Award for Excellence in the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion category for advancing support for deaf domestic abuse survivors @heriotwattuni.bsky.social #researchimpact

www.hw.ac.uk/news/2025/re...

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Are you working on an academic writing project - your PhD, MA thesis, article/book chapter, grant application, ... ? Do you want to write with other deaf academics? Join us at the #DrDeaf Spring Writing Retreat 25-30 May. Registration deadline 7 April. www.al.fhs.no/en/dr-deaf/?...

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@hildehaualand.bsky.social and I are working on a follow-up to our 2021 "Band Aid" paper on sign language interpreting as a quick fix for inclusion. Since publication it's been the most read and 3rd most cited in the journal. We're excited to work on a continuation of our thinking!
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Crediting co-authors: @jeminanapier.bsky.social and Ursula Böser 👥

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One key recommendation is to enhance the understanding of rapport building and interview tactics used in non-interpreted settings. Learning from how signers build rapport and formulate questions could greatly benefit interpreter training.

We also explore the use of pointing by interpreters, which can indicate speakers and signal shifts in communication style. While helpful, these cues may disrupt rapport between the suspect and officers.

In our observations, we noted instances where interpreters added information to clarify police questions, supporting rapport building. However, these actions can sometimes veer into coercion, underscoring the expertise required to maintain trust. ⚖️

This case study highlights a BSL/English interpreter's role in a police-suspect interview within the UK’s cognitive interview framework, emphasising rapport building and non-coercive measures. Interpreters are essential in facilitating communication, often unpacking meaning to aid understanding.

@jeminanapier.bsky.social @signshwu.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social #Justisgnsproject We're thrilled to present our latest study focusing on the training needs of police officers and interpreters during suspect interviews. trans-int.org/index.php/tr...

Thanks to coauthor & Principal Investigator of Justisigns Project @jeminanapier.bsky.social @signshwu.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social

We hope you enjoy reading this article and welcome any comments or questions! 📚🤝

One key recommendation is to enhance the understanding of rapport building and interview tactics used in non-interpreted settings. Learning from how signers build rapport and formulate questions could greatly benefit interpreter training.

We also explore the use of pointing by interpreters, which can indicate speakers and signal shifts in communication style. While helpful, these cues may disrupt rapport between the suspect and officers.

In our observations, we noted instances where interpreters added information to clarify police questions, supporting rapport building. However, these actions can sometimes veer into coercion, underscoring the expertise required to maintain trust. ⚖️