The University of Edinburgh BSL Plan

We have identified six BSL National Plan priority areas which will embed BSL across the University

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Our Principles for British Sign Language Plan (2024-2030) 

  1. Increase BSL accessibility and inclusion at the University of Edinburgh. 

  1. Continue to build capacity to provide educational opportunities for BSL users at the University of Edinburgh and improve BSL opportunities in the Scottish education system. 

  1. Build capacity through employment opportunities for BSL users at the University and beyond.  

  1. Embed a cross-university approach to supporting the health and well-being of students and staff who use BSL.  

  1. Celebrate BSL culture at the University of Edinburgh.  

  1. Embed a cross-university approach to collecting, documenting, analysing, and reporting on BSL data at the University of Edinburgh.   

Principle:  We will increase BSL accessibility and inclusion at the University of Edinburgh. 

Principle:  We will continue to build capacity to provide educational opportunities for BSL users at the University of Edinburgh and improve BSL opportunities in the Scottish education system. 

Principle: We will continue to build capacity through employment opportunities for BSL users at the University and beyond. 


Principle:  We will embed a cross-university approach to supporting the health and well-being of students and staff who use BSL. 

Principle:  We will embed a cross-university approach to celebrating BSL culture at the University of Edinburgh. 

Principle:  We will embed a cross-university approach to collecting, documenting, analysing, and reporting on BSL Data at the University of Edinburgh.  We will use the data to enhance our programmes and services for deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing BSL staff and students, as well as for BSL learners.