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Prof Prof Lorraine Leeson MTCD MRISLI
Professor in Deaf Studies
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Research focus
I centre deaf communities and sign language users at the heart of my work. I am a linguist and an interpreter by training and my work has focused on 3 key areas: 1) linguistics & applied linguistics of sign languages (SLs), (2) interpreting studies (IS), & (3) trans-disciplinary work that impacts on deaf studies topics.
SDG targets
4.5
Eliminate all discrimination in education
5.1
End discrimination against women and girls
5.2
End all violence against and exploitation of women and girls
5.6
Universal access to reproductive health and rights
10.3
Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination
10.4