Save BSc Deaf Studies, Centre for Deaf Studies Petition: Signature List Feed http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/save-bsc-deaf-studies-centre-for-deaf-studies.html Online petition signatures en-us Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:39 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Dr Pareaskevi Mentzelou [Signature #6056] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15944638?utm_medium=rss Centers like this have to be supported and not to close.

]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2013 02:41:50 UTC 15944638 Mrs Rosemary Hunt [Signature #6055] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15886839?utm_medium=rss Horrified to think that the Centre for Deaf Studies has been closed without a public outcry. I am hearing and can thoroughly recommend the mobile app Mobile Sign the free BSL lexicon from the University of Bristol Centre for Deaf Studies. Am studying BSL to communicate with deaf friends. It seems as though the University of Bristol has made a bad decision that reflects badly on those involved. What a tragedy for the deaf community. Really bad news.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:36:24 UTC 15886839 Anonymous [Signature #6054] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15827006?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Sep 2013 01:56:48 UTC 15827006 Mr Steven Wilson [Signature #6053] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15659384?utm_medium=rss Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:52:16 UTC 15659384 Julie chateauvert [Signature #6052] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15609701?utm_medium=rss Sat, 3 Aug 2013 11:09:53 UTC 15609701 Ms Daniela Michel [Signature #6051] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15538896?utm_medium=rss Fri, 19 Jul 2013 03:08:12 UTC 15538896 Mr Michael Bliersbach-Kl. [Signature #6050] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15538886?utm_medium=rss Fri, 19 Jul 2013 03:03:53 UTC 15538886 Mr Jude Riley [Signature #6049] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15537871?utm_medium=rss Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:24:28 UTC 15537871 Conny Tiedemann [Signature #6048] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15537390?utm_medium=rss Fri, 19 Jul 2013 04:19:46 UTC 15537390 Daniela Stockmeier [Signature #6047] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15537295?utm_medium=rss Fri, 19 Jul 2013 03:25:38 UTC 15537295 Mr Klaas Lohmann [Signature #6046] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15537221?utm_medium=rss Fri, 19 Jul 2013 02:46:01 UTC 15537221 Danny Canal [Signature #6045] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15537158?utm_medium=rss Stop the cut of money and be proud to have a beautiful university and respect the lots work grown from there.

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2013 01:50:37 UTC 15537158 Dr Anja Hiddinga [Signature #6044] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15514975?utm_medium=rss As a sociologist at the University of Amsterdam interested in Deaf Studies, I am deeply concerned about the proposed closure of the Center for Deaf Studies in Bristol. The Center has a world wide reputation for teaching and research in Deaf Studies. It serves as an example for Deaf and hearing academics interested in questions about Deafness/Deafhood and its relation to broader issues of human diversity. Moreover, this unique Center is absolutely vital to the education of future Deaf academics and t is a great pity that the University is unwilling to guarantee its continued existence. Closure of the Center will have a major impact on education and research in this field in Europe. Considering the protest reactions from all over the world, I sincerely hope that the University Council is willing to reconsider its position. Please keep the Center for Deaf Studies in Bristol open!

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:12:11 UTC 15514975 revd Alison Chesworth [Signature #6043] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15500511?utm_medium=rss Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:06:31 UTC 15500511 Hugo Eiji [Signature #6042] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15496818?utm_medium=rss Tue, 9 Jul 2013 11:50:52 UTC 15496818 Mr Robert Duncan [Signature #6041] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15492047?utm_medium=rss Mon, 8 Jul 2013 10:47:22 UTC 15492047 Mrs Joy Tucker [Signature #6040] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15489427?utm_medium=rss Centre for Deaf Studies benefits not only the UK, but has benefited the World. It is internationally renowned. It trains Deaf & hearing professionals in a way that is not done anywhere else.

]]> Sun, 7 Jul 2013 04:57:57 UTC 15489427 Marilyn Henderson [Signature #6039] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15486005?utm_medium=rss Sat, 6 Jul 2013 03:08:57 UTC 15486005 Sarah Playforth [Signature #6038] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15484550?utm_medium=rss Too few centres like this, makes closing any one of them a bad decision.

]]> Sat, 6 Jul 2013 01:49:10 UTC 15484550 Miss Amanda Alfrosia [Signature #6037] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15481264?utm_medium=rss Agree! I hope this University can save BSc Deaf studies. :)

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2013 03:04:34 UTC 15481264 Miss Anonymous [Signature #6036] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15480895?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Jul 2013 11:49:35 UTC 15480895 Miriam Halsey [Signature #6035] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15478578?utm_medium=rss The reality of systemic inequality in our world reinforces the need to support programs that provide access, awareness, and enrich the lives of everyone. This must be considered even against the backdrop of a highly business-centered approach. At some point, many institutions began perceiving themselves as businesses first, and houses of education second. The money is there, the people are there, the commitment from the administration seems to be the only thing missing.

]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2013 10:46:44 UTC 15478578 MRs Emma Garner [Signature #6034] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15478034?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Jul 2013 06:09:12 UTC 15478034 Asher Woodman-Worrell [Signature #6033] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15477986?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Jul 2013 05:30:52 UTC 15477986 Ms Tiina Naukkarinen [Signature #6032] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15477941?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Jul 2013 05:01:08 UTC 15477941 Mrs Win Burton [Signature #6031] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15477810?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Jul 2013 03:48:03 UTC 15477810 Mrs Karen Lord [Signature #6030] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15477704?utm_medium=rss Thu, 4 Jul 2013 02:52:07 UTC 15477704 Mrs Liz Cordin [Signature #6029] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15476771?utm_medium=rss Wed, 3 Jul 2013 05:04:10 UTC 15476771 ms Claire Longhurst [Signature #6028] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15476636?utm_medium=rss Wed, 3 Jul 2013 04:09:58 UTC 15476636 Mrs Lynn Lovell [Signature #6027] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15476460?utm_medium=rss Wed, 3 Jul 2013 03:12:35 UTC 15476460 Miaa Rachael Hayes [Signature #6026] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15476223?utm_medium=rss Wed, 3 Jul 2013 02:03:55 UTC 15476223 Miss Anonymous [Signature #6025] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15476219?utm_medium=rss Wed, 3 Jul 2013 02:02:24 UTC 15476219 Ms. Arista Haas [Signature #6024] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15476038?utm_medium=rss Wed, 3 Jul 2013 01:02:50 UTC 15476038 Mrs Linda McGrath [Signature #6023] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15475734?utm_medium=rss It's a great pity Lord Jack Ashley is not still alive, he would be a wonderful advocate for all concerned. Such a pity his previous efforts to help the deaf may well be wasted, if this sort of practice spreads.

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2013 11:12:55 UTC 15475734 Mr John Griffin [Signature #6022] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15474647?utm_medium=rss Yet another blow to disabled people by a Government that does not care about anyone but the very rich.!

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2013 04:56:50 UTC 15474647 Mr Anonymous [Signature #6021] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15474117?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 11:10:54 UTC 15474117 Diana Nicholson [Signature #6020] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15474114?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 11:10:05 UTC 15474114 Mrs Debbie Jakeman [Signature #6019] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15472798?utm_medium=rss If you close the centre, your decision is the death knell to an indigenous culture and language that should be protected. The centre has a value that cannot be measured by money

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2013 02:22:34 UTC 15472798 Anonymous [Signature #6018] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15472540?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 01:00:20 UTC 15472540 mr david bower [Signature #6017] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471953?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 09:57:20 UTC 15471953 Miss Sarah Ward [Signature #6016] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471909?utm_medium=rss I am absolutely outraged that the CDS is on the brink of closure. I am a profoundly deaf person, who had always seen the CDS as an inspiration, as have many, many people all around the world. I had hoped, in the future, to do my MA in Deaf Studies at Bristol, and this aspiration is now threatened; I think this is appalling, not just for me, but for many other deaf and hearing people. Please, I strongly urge you to reconsider, because you are threatening to dissolve an incredible asset to Bristol - both the University and the place itself. As a deaf person, I hope that you can protect the CDS, because you will gain far more respect and support if you actually engage with the diverse range of deaf and hearing people who want you to save the CDS. Please, it would mean a great deal to many if you reconsider; I thank you from the bottom of my heart in advance.

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2013 09:37:32 UTC 15471909 Mr Liam Riley [Signature #6015] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471889?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 09:30:49 UTC 15471889 Mr Steven Wynne [Signature #6014] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471628?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 08:02:09 UTC 15471628 Mr Sam Calder [Signature #6013] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471607?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 07:57:49 UTC 15471607 Ms Linda Richards [Signature #6012] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471527?utm_medium=rss It appears that the Centre for Deaf Studies, for so long a pioneering force in this specialist filed with numerous credits to it's name via graduates, research work, publications, etc., is willing to lose all that and the rest that was to follow. Where will I go for my future studies, research and resources? Please reverse the decision to close the CDS.

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2013 07:28:33 UTC 15471527 Ms. Simangele Mabena [Signature #6011] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471098?utm_medium=rss Tue, 2 Jul 2013 05:02:16 UTC 15471098 Mr Meharban Ahmed [Signature #6010] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471073?utm_medium=rss I disagree with the cut that save only £100,000 to closure of CDS, I have been study there during 1994-96 that give me a wonderful learning of what Deaf history/cultures or sign languages are about! What pointless of saving £100,000 !! Come on! Wipe out the CDS is not very nice to Deaf community in Bristol and the world. Must be equal with hearing world who can study anything! CDS should have same equal with rest of students at University of Bristol and rest of universities around the world. STOP the CLOSURE of CDS NOW !! Thanks. Meharban Ahmed

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2013 04:51:46 UTC 15471073 Mr Paul Black [Signature #6009] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15471024?utm_medium=rss I am a mature CODA working towards full BSL Interpreting qualifications and have worked in the Deaf Community. Although I have not studied at Bristol, I feel that the knee jerk reaction in targeting such a renowned and valuable resource is extremely short-sighted and should be resisted by anyone with an interest in BSL, Deaf Culture and Disability rights.

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2013 04:24:32 UTC 15471024 Sir Ibrahim Murad [Signature #6008] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15469847?utm_medium=rss Mon, 1 Jul 2013 06:23:00 UTC 15469847 Mr Solomon Riley [Signature #6007] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15469815?utm_medium=rss I was a student at CDS during 1995/96 that i enjoyed my study, especially Deaf Society course which taught by Clark Denmark, this best course of 24 units. I am so sad to hear about close of CDS that should not happen shortly this year. MUST NOT HAPPEN. WAKE UP to University of Bristol to save from closure. Please understand and learn about Deaf Awareness NOW before decision to close or not. KEEP CDS OPEN FOREVER for future Deaf students! Come on with our fighting to STOP the closure of CDS. Many Thanks! Solomon Riley

]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2013 06:07:16 UTC 15469815 Dr Angela Last [Signature #6006] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15468603?utm_medium=rss Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:21:33 UTC 15468603 Dr Trude Schermer [Signature #6005] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15467904?utm_medium=rss As director of the Dutch Sign Centre it is with great shock that I learned that the Centre for Deaf Studies is threatened in its existence. It has played a major role in the development of Deaf Studies in other parts of the world and is a leading centre internationally.
I have known Centre for Deaf Studies for 35 years and it has been a role model for the activities we have developed in the Netherlands.
I do hope that you will be wise enough to reconsider the budget cuts, because this kind of expertise which has been built up over so many years will be lost forever, which would be disastrous not only for the British Deaf community but also for the educational opportunities for Deaf students in many other countries.

]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2013 09:28:29 UTC 15467904 Ms Bontle Rasebopye [Signature #6004] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15466774?utm_medium=rss No Cut the CDS!

]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2013 03:05:56 UTC 15466774 Mrs Anonymous [Signature #6003] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15458183?utm_medium=rss Shame on you Bristol University

]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2013 04:24:36 UTC 15458183 Miss Penelope Pinder [Signature #6002] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15456581?utm_medium=rss Fri, 28 Jun 2013 05:23:35 UTC 15456581 Miss Cheryl Patricia Walker [Signature #6001] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15455118?utm_medium=rss At this rate will will have no resources left; then what!?....

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:48:02 UTC 15455118 Dr. Christopher Krentz [Signature #6000] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15451870?utm_medium=rss Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:24:48 UTC 15451870 Dr Susan Ruddick [Signature #5999] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15451058?utm_medium=rss Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:29:27 UTC 15451058 Patti Durr [Signature #5998] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15437326?utm_medium=rss Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:39:28 UTC 15437326 Mrs Dawn Marie Chapman [Signature #5997] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15437266?utm_medium=rss need to fight to keep the uni studies for the deaf need to it as its importants for the deaf that they know where to go for learning courses .

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2013 09:20:43 UTC 15437266 Mr Christopher Haslage [Signature #5996] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15437085?utm_medium=rss Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:17:49 UTC 15437085 Mr. Brian Sturgis [Signature #5995] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15437053?utm_medium=rss Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:08:49 UTC 15437053 Heather Mole [Signature #5994] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15287782?utm_medium=rss The CDS is a very important centre for continued research into Deaf Studies. It would be a huge mistake to make such devastating cuts.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 08:21:39 UTC 15287782 Mrs Joanne Stacey [Signature #5993] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15087572?utm_medium=rss Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:11:48 UTC 15087572 Mr Matthew Cole [Signature #5992] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14225775?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:25:15 UTC 14225775 Miss Amy Hurrell [Signature #5991] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13193684?utm_medium=rss Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:38:19 UTC 13193684 Me Luis Garcia [Signature #5990] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12176126?utm_medium=rss Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:23:41 UTC 12176126 Tolu Babatola [Signature #5989] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11739171?utm_medium=rss Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:59:06 UTC 11739171 Miss Hazel king [Signature #5988] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11047240?utm_medium=rss To cut a course that helps the deaf community to interact with anyone else is a breach of human rights personally. Try cutting courses that wouldn't affect peoples' quality/enjoyment of life.

]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:02:17 UTC 11047240 mr antonio zafra [Signature #5987] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10437426?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 May 2011 11:48:53 UTC 10437426 Anonymous [Signature #5986] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10418477?utm_medium=rss Mon, 9 May 2011 02:24:58 UTC 10418477 MS Ana Regina Campello [Signature #5985] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10255564?utm_medium=rss DEAF NEEDS CONTINUED!!!!!!!

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:32:43 UTC 10255564 Ms Maire McCprmack [Signature #5984] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10202972?utm_medium=rss Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:56:47 UTC 10202972 Ken Macdonald [Signature #5983] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10202689?utm_medium=rss Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:11:11 UTC 10202689 Mr John McGovern [Signature #5982] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10169319?utm_medium=rss Wed, 6 Apr 2011 04:59:14 UTC 10169319 Ms Melisse Gamache [Signature #5981] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10079650?utm_medium=rss Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:34:57 UTC 10079650 mrs laura stoneman [Signature #5980] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10065497?utm_medium=rss Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:51:54 UTC 10065497 Ms Claire Brousse [Signature #5979] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10054627?utm_medium=rss Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:42:39 UTC 10054627 Ms Bonnie Lewis [Signature #5978] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10046273?utm_medium=rss Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:48:18 UTC 10046273 Miss Jamie Schwantes [Signature #5977] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10019935?utm_medium=rss Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:40:15 UTC 10019935 Mr Jack Livett [Signature #5976] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10006790?utm_medium=rss Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:39:29 UTC 10006790 Helen Pugh [Signature #5975] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9968020?utm_medium=rss Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:36:39 UTC 9968020 shoba daniels [Signature #5974] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9925835?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:39:23 UTC 9925835 Paula Barnes [Signature #5973] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9915689?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Mar 2011 04:26:11 UTC 9915689 Patrick Slater [Signature #5972] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9870469?utm_medium=rss Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:17:10 UTC 9870469 Kathleen Swartz [Signature #5971] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9859292?utm_medium=rss Sun, 6 Mar 2011 06:32:17 UTC 9859292 Mrs. Denise Conway [Signature #5970] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9854538?utm_medium=rss Sun, 6 Mar 2011 01:20:04 UTC 9854538 Ms Chihiro Shimizu [Signature #5969] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9851153?utm_medium=rss Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:54:08 UTC 9851153 ms Anonymous [Signature #5968] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9826927?utm_medium=rss Thu, 3 Mar 2011 05:07:51 UTC 9826927 Mrs Elizabeth Smith [Signature #5967] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9826845?utm_medium=rss Thu, 3 Mar 2011 04:59:38 UTC 9826845 Polly Foster [Signature #5966] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9811111?utm_medium=rss Wed, 2 Mar 2011 09:30:26 UTC 9811111 Mrs Marie Twist [Signature #5965] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9809034?utm_medium=rss Wed, 2 Mar 2011 04:53:20 UTC 9809034 Anonymous [Signature #5964] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9715826?utm_medium=rss Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:49:40 UTC 9715826 mr HOWARD 5 [Signature #5963] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9710678?utm_medium=rss Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:34:30 UTC 9710678 Mr Martin Burrows [Signature #5962] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9645538?utm_medium=rss Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:27:08 UTC 9645538 miss susan poulter [Signature #5961] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9603022?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:55:12 UTC 9603022 Kaitlyn McKenney [Signature #5960] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9602861?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:41:44 UTC 9602861 nick hughes [Signature #5959] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9591611?utm_medium=rss We pray for God's Healing,Miracles for those Deaf and to be saved and for God's Will in this situation,HE works ALL things for good and His GLORY,we pray for ALL needs met and for ALL in need,Bros,Sisters,Troops, others suffering,prison,persecution, be delivered,in JESUS Mighty Name , change the hearts of those holding them, in authority..Amen

]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2011 08:38:33 UTC 9591611 Judith Levene [Signature #5958] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9556271?utm_medium=rss Mon, 7 Feb 2011 01:08:30 UTC 9556271 Ms Carol Lamond [Signature #5957] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9509306?utm_medium=rss Why is our society so hellbent on acting against those contributions that enhance it? I despair.

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