The video shows a woman standing against a plain dark blue background. She’s wearing a black short-sleeved top and dark jeans. She is signing in British Sign Language with a calm and professional expression. The white UCL logo is visible in the upper right corner. English version of her BSL video can be read below.
This 3-year full-time (or 5-year part-time) PhD explores tactile British Sign Language (BSL) and how it evolves through DeafBlind interaction.
- Location: DCAL, London
- Start: February 2026
- Funding: Approx. £27k annual stipend (fees not covered)
- Supervisors: Dr Kate Rowley & Prof. Kearsy Cormier
- Deadline: 1st December 2025
Open to UK students only
Ideal for candidates with experience in DeafBlind communities, fluency in tactile/visual BSL, and a background in linguistics, psychology, anthropology or related fields.
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