bslinterpreter's profile picture. Work: Interpreter, researcher, supervisor & assessor. Research interests: Sign Language, Sign Language Interpreting, Gender & Work, Supervision, Deaf LGBT+

Dr Paul Michaels

@bslinterpreter

Work: Interpreter, researcher, supervisor & assessor. Research interests: Sign Language, Sign Language Interpreting, Gender & Work, Supervision, Deaf LGBT+

Deadline fast approaching to apply for the Research Assistant position at @DCAL_UCL!

Join UCL’s DCAL as a Research Assistant on the Tactile Language Project – exploring protactile and tactile forms of BSL with deafblind people across the UK. Full-time, 18 months. Apply by 17 Nov 2025 👉 ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences…



Interesting PhD opportunity at @DCAL_UCL for someone.


Journal article: 'Physiotherapists’ perceptions regarding the challenges faced by patients with deafness in accessing rehabilitative care in South Africa.' tinyurl.com/37b8bamf


For deaf translator‘s to consider publishing their research. @NRCPD @RBSLItoday @ASLIuk VLP @efsli @efsliDI @WASLI_tweets

CfP for a special issue in @TranslSpaces (2027) on the topic of Translator Norms, co-edited by our very own @anna_translata, Richard Mansell & Helle V. Dam. Abstracts due 24 Nov; notification of successful proposals by 15 Dec; articles due 30 May 2026. benjamins.com/series/ts/call…



'Interpreting for deaf children in health care settings: An exploration of challenges and strategies' - a new publication by two UK colleagues, Naomi Cherubin and Rachel Mapson. goo.gl/scholar/ardbtp


Day 2 of SLCVC at University of Birmingham.

bslinterpreter's tweet image. Day 2 of SLCVC at University of Birmingham.

Now time for the interesting posters at SLCVC.

bslinterpreter's tweet image. Now time for the interesting posters at SLCVC.

Now time for the interesting posters at SLCVC.

bslinterpreter's tweet image. Now time for the interesting posters at SLCVC.

Happy to be at #SLCVC at the University of Birmingham and presenting with AbigailGorman @abigailgorman.

bslinterpreter's tweet image. Happy to be at #SLCVC at the University of Birmingham and presenting with AbigailGorman @abigailgorman.

Earlier this year I had the honour of being asked to be on the ‘Interpreters Workshop’ podcast hosted by Tim Curry. You can listen to the episodes (IW147 - 150) on the website (interpretersworkshop.com/podcast) or through Spotify (open.spotify.com/playlist/6j5o0…).

bslinterpreter's tweet image. Earlier this year I had the honour of being asked to be on the ‘Interpreters Workshop’ podcast hosted by Tim Curry. You can listen to the episodes (IW147 - 150) on the website (interpretersworkshop.com/podcast) or through Spotify (open.spotify.com/playlist/6j5o0…).

Are you a male OT Student, OT Assistant or qualified OT? Please consider completing our survey on being a male OT in a predominantly female profession. If you are in the UK, please use this link: lnkd.in/epJPMtf5. Please feel free to share!

bslinterpreter's tweet image. Are you a male OT Student, OT Assistant or qualified OT? Please consider completing our survey on being a male OT in a predominantly female profession. If you are in the UK, please use this link: lnkd.in/epJPMtf5. Please feel free to share!

Great weekend attending @efsli IS training at INJS.

bslinterpreter's tweet image. Great weekend attending @efsli IS training at INJS.

The irony of how long it took me to find this grave is not lost! @DurhamSociology

bslinterpreter's tweet image. The irony of how long it took me to find this grave is not lost! @DurhamSociology

Dr Paul Michaels reposted

Are you deaf and interested in research or professional services? DCAL is offering paid one-week placements! Gain hands-on experience in a world-class centre. Apply by 30 April 2025. 📅 Find out more & apply: ucl.ac.uk/pals/news/2025… #Deaf #BSL #Internship #UCL


Living in Thailand I can use Google Translate between Thai and English. When it comes to Thai Sign Language, I have to rely on IS. Thankfully I am doing the @efsli IS training!


Dr Paul Michaels reposted

We're holding a FREE conference for practitioners & teachers working with deaf children - Language & Literacy in Deaf Children - Sat 8th March at @FrankBarnesDeaf School Registration open bit.ly/3WNd7I5 @DCAL_UCL @BATOD_UK @ros_herman @UCLLangCog @NDCS_UK @katerowley0

📢 Come and join us for a FREE research to practice conference for practitioners and teachers working with deaf children - we'll present the latest research findings on Language & Literacy Development - Sat 8th March 2025 at Frank Barnes School. Register: bit.ly/3WNd7I5

Ladder_Lab's tweet image. 📢 Come and join us for a FREE research to practice conference for practitioners and teachers working with deaf children - we'll present the latest research findings on Language & Literacy Development - Sat 8th March 2025 at Frank Barnes School. Register: bit.ly/3WNd7I5


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In honor of the 15th Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research conference, GUP is offering free PDF downloads of select books and SLS articles about African deaf communities and sign languages until February 1. Please go to gallaudetupress.manifoldapp.org. #TISLR15


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I have received a great Christmas present ... My first journal article has been published in Interpreting and Society! It is a rewrite of my MSc dissertation on how hearing people feel about working with sign language interpreters in the workplace. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27…

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Exploring hearing people’s experiences of working with sign language interpreters in the workplace...

This study explored hearing (non-deaf) people’s experiences of working with sign language interpreters in the workplace. Qualitative data were collected through...


Dr Paul Michaels reposted

🌟 ECR Call for Keynotes! 🌟 We are seeking 2-3 Early Career Researchers to deliver keynote talks showcasing future directions in bilingualism research. ✔️ Deadline: 03 Feb 2025 ✔️ Apply: Email [email protected] Details: bcbl.eu/events/isb15/e… #ISB15 #ECR #Call


Dr Paul Michaels reposted

Who're we looking for? Anyone working in the R&I sector - academia, government, charity, industry, GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museums). PhD students, admin/support staff, technicians, project managers, PIs, postdocs. We want to hear about a range of workplaces. (3/3)


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