Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL)

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A purple promotional poster for National BSL Day. At the top is a photo of a group of adults standing indoors in a classroom or meeting space, smiling and signing with their hands raised. The group appears engaged and celebratory, with one person seated in the foreground smiling while others stand behind them. The setting includes a door, brick wall, and neutral interior lighting. Below the image, large white text reads ‘Happy National BSL Day!’ followed by the date ‘28 April 2026’. Further text reads: ‘On 28 April 2022, British Sign Language (BSL) was recognised in law in the UK. This followed years of campaigning led by the Deaf community. Today, we celebrate BSL, Deaf culture, and the importance of early access to language for Deaf children and their families.’ At the bottom left, the text reads ‘Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre’. On the bottom right is the UCL logo.
A group of DCAL team members stand behind a display table with leaflets, cards, and signage about DCAL resources. Everyone is smiling towards the camera. A DCAL banner and wooden panel wall are visible behind them.
Dr Kate Rowley, in a bright blue top, signs at the lectern. Behind her, a slide titled “Grant Success!” announces a £1.4m ERC award for a 5-year tactile BSL project with job opportunities starting in 2026. Live captions run across the top of the screen.