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Last day of #SLTIFSS (already?) starts with a keynote by @ThaisaHughes on the benefits (flexibility, reflexivity, reciprocal impact) & challenges (rich data, self-discipline, analysis) of Action Research

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Really enjoying learning from colleagues in the ‘Global Majority in Academia’ Panel session here at the Interpreters Of Colour Network - IOCN summer event: particularly impressed with all the great work at University of Wolverhampton, not far from us at Uni of Birmingham. Thanks for organising this IoCN: glad to be here!

Amazing🤩 Interpreters Of Colour Network Summer Festival. Thanks to the organisers and the brilliant interpreting team 👏🏾. many thanks for the Appreciation award - what a surprise!! unexpected!!. As always great to see University of Wolverhampton alumni 🙌🏾(you’re all fantastic).

..and a big Thank You too!! We will miss you all - please keep in touch with us :) WLV Alumni University of Wolverhampton

Tina Turner the musical + Omoyele Davey = Simply the best night of music delivered by an outstanding interpreter of colour. Tickets and popcorn booked!!

ASLI ASLI off to a start with keynote speakers Helen Foulkes & Sandra Pratt who ask the question "who do you think you are?" in an engaging and humorous way #asliconference2024

Our #ReframeResetRefresh sessions are now in full swing! Taz Hockaday presents her findings from her MSc research QMU Interpreting into the perspectives of hearing people who encounter #Deaf people in the workplace as their colleagues, employees or managers. #ASLIConference2024

In our parallel Refresh session, @LayneJamWhitty and Ruth Peaker (sign name 👃👌) are leading a discussion of why equality, diversity and inclusion should matter to ALL of us and encouraging ASLI members to join the #EDI working group. #ASLIConference2024 #ReframeResetRefresh

Next up in our Reframe presentations: Dr Christopher Stone explores multimodality in interpreting. What tools do we have in our repertoire & what can we glean from the environment at the assignment to perform to the best of our ability? #ASLIConference2024 #ReframeResetRefresh

Circular seating for an interactive Refresh workshop on #intersectionality led by Azaria Francis & Miles Harris. Discussion centred on how our unique identity equips us with the unique skills and vocabulary to work with specific groups. #ASLIConference2024 #ReframeResetRefresh

Highlights from yesterday at #ASLIConference2024. So much inspiration, creativity & connection this weekend! Thanks to everyone who joined us here in Blackpool: 🔺 our sponsors: SignVideo by Sorenson, Signport, SignLive, NRCPD, Sign Solutions, Interpreting Matters, and signwow; 🧵

Following a busy day of reframing, resetting and refreshing here in Blackpool, ASLI members enjoyed relaxing at a spectacular Gala evening over a delicious dinner with interactive entertainment by the legendary Caroline Parker (Caroline Parker MBE 💙she/her Deaf)! 🧵

🔺 the Ben Steiner Award for “outstanding, positive and consistent contributions & achievements towards the development of sign language interpreting” was presented by Prof Prof Jemina Napier, PhD, FAHA, FAcSS, FASLI to Edith Norrman, renowned interpreter trainer & barrister. Huge congratulations Edith 👋🏻👋🏻

Jenny and former Chair of the Board Gail Dixon, who is retiring, also received special thanks from Chair Tessa Slaughter for their contributions to the development of the sign language interpreting profession 💐🙏🏻 What a night! 🍾🥂 #ASLIConference2024 #ReframeResetRefresh

Feeling very proud of our level 6 students on BA (Hons) British Sign Language (Interpreting) University of Wolverhampton . Well done 👏🏾.

Starbucks Malaysia opens its 4th "signing store" employing more than 20 deaf employees in the four locations stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2… #deaf

Welcome back to our BA British Sign Language and MA Interpreting students. Happy New semester 🎉🙌🏾. Dr Thaisa Hughes ends the first day with MA Healthcare module. Amazing medical lab facilities University of Wolverhampton