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Response to mis-information from University of Bristol Save Deaf Studies The University press office is currently circulating the text below which is misleading and incorrect.  Responses to these in brackets and italics  “The Faculty has vigorously pursued all viable routes to sustain the Centre, but has concluded – with regret – that this is not possible.  Sun, Jun 30 2013 Further background to the impending threat to close CDS... Save Deaf Studies The Centre for Deaf Studies (CDS) is a major internationally recognised research and teaching centre. The concept of CDS has been copied in other countries (in Ireland, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands and even in the USA). CDS has the longest standing research and teaching programmes in this field of any University in Europe – over [...] Wed, Jun 26 2013 A history of CDS: the heritage that will be lost with... Save Deaf Studies The Centre for Deaf Studies has been active in the University of Bristol since 1978. It has a policy of bilingualism in its work and teaching. As of June 2013 there are 14 staff. Below is a general overview of the achievements of the Centre in the 35 years since it began.  1978: First [...] Wed, Jun 26 2013 University of Bristol plans to let the Centre for Deaf... Save Deaf Studies After 35 years of highly respected work, the leading international research centre for work with Deaf people in the University of Bristol is set to close down if the Faculty’s plans are adopted on 5th July at the University Council. All staff have been given notice that their jobs are to go – nearly all [...] Tue, Jun 25 2013 The Campaign Carries On… Save Deaf Studies Hello again to all our supporters and friends, its been a long summer with much work involved for all of us in the campaign team. We would like to say thank you to all of those people who helped us during our initial campaign this spring, whether this was signing our petition, writing letters or [...] Wed, Sep 29 2010 Letter from Equalities Minister, on Public Spending Cuts Save Deaf Studies The Guardian recently reported that public sector spending cuts could be breaking equality laws, illustrates the bigger picture of spending cuts. A leaked letter from the Equalities Minister, Teresa May (transcribed here in full, to ensure accessibility), states: 9 June 2010 Chancellor, Building on the annoucement of our plans to save £6 billion this year, [...] Wed, Aug 11 2010 BBC: Campaign to save deaf studies degree at Bristol Uni Save Deaf Studies The BBC website today carried an article on this campaign, Campaign to save deaf studies degree at Bristol Uni, and including the text from the TUC emergency motion. The most notable part was the statement from the university: The university said the degree was going for academic reasons ... Of course, not a single person who was involved [...] Thu, May 20 2010 “Heed the Five Thousand”: World Petition Swells to Defend... Save Deaf Studies MEDIA RELEASE “Heed the Five Thousand”: World Petition Swells to Defend Bristol’s Centre for Deaf Studies A worldwide campaign opposing savage cuts at the Centre for Deaf Studies, Bristol University, has passed a major landmark. On Thursday 20th May Leonor Gaspar of Lisbon became the five thousandth person to sign a petition launched less than two weeks ago [...] Thu, May 20 2010 Cartoon: Teachable Moments Save Deaf Studies This cartoon is from Inside Higher Ed, and probably sums up the current situation at Bristol well: Agree? Wed, May 19 2010 TUC conference backs fight to save Deaf Studies degree at... Save Deaf Studies UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE UNION (UCU) PRESS RELEASE date: Wednesday 19 May for immediate release TUC conference backs fight to save Deaf Studies degree at Bristol University Delegates at the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) disability conference in London today (Wednesday) unanimously backed calls from the University and College Union (UCU) to campaign to save a degree progra... Wed, May 19 2010 Comments on the Statement from the University of Bristol Save Deaf Studies In reply to the statement: Last Friday, 200 students, staff, and trade union members demonstrated to express their anger and outrage at the Senate decision, at the Council meeting last Friday. The key phrase that rang out loud and clear in sign language and English was: “The World is Watching!” It was a perfectly apt slogan, as has [...] Mon, May 17 2010 Letter to UoB from The University of Vienna, Austria Save Deaf Studies Esteemed Chancellor and Vice Chancellor Esteemed Ladies and Gentlemen We write today to express our deep concern about the planned termination of the undergraduate programme in Deaf Studies at University of Bristol. CDS is a unique learning and research centre in the European context. No Austrian university has such a centre yet and therefore CDS serves as [...] Mon, May 17 2010 Today’s Demo and Lobby of Councillors, Prior to the Council... Save Deaf Studies This afternoon the Council met. There was a demo and a lobby of councillors beforehand, to hit home on key points central to this campaign. A petition with 4,500 was presented and taken into the meeting. “The world is watching!” was the demo's slogan, which was quite apt (thanks to each person who has [...] Fri, May 14 2010 Letter to UoB from the European Union of the Deaf (EUD) Save Deaf Studies The European Union of the Deaf (EUD) supports the campaign to save Deaf Studies at the University of Bristol. As the representative organisation of Deaf people in Europe we strongly urge the University to continue this course. The Centre for Deaf Studies (CDS) was the first centre to solely focus on Deaf Studies. In its 30-year [...] Fri, May 14 2010 Letter (2) to UoB from Professor Viv Edwards, University of... Save Deaf Studies Dear Council members I feel moved to write to you again in response to the statement I have received from the University in relation to the Centre for Deaf Studies. There is no indication in the statement of the University having consulted the Deaf community as part of its review, or indeed of the disproportionate impact which [...] Thu, May 13 2010 Letter to UoB from Dr. Jordan Eickman, Associate Professor,... Save Deaf Studies Dear Professors Thomas and Clarke, and Council Members, I am writing with grave concern regarding the news that serious cuts to the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of Bristol, including the elimination of the BSc degree in Deaf Studies, are being considered, and that input from CDS, the British Deaf community, and particularly Deaf [...] Thu, May 13 2010 Letter to the UoB, from Dr. Breda Carty, Australia Save Deaf Studies Dear Professor Thomas, I write to urge you and the University Council to retain the pioneering Centre for Deaf Studies and all of its programmes, including its BSc. This Centre has an international reputation and has inspired the work of many other Deaf Studies scholars around the world, including myself and my colleagues in Australia. While [...] Thu, May 13 2010 Public Statement by Dr Mike Gulliver Save Deaf Studies - Public Statement - Dear Reader, It has come to my attention that quotes from a document that I wrote have been 'sliced up' and used out of context, to justify the University of Bristol's proposal to withdraw the BSc in Deaf Studies. I am appalled by this news, and by the way that it casts [...] Thu, May 13 2010 Letter to UoB from Professional Deaf Australians Save Deaf Studies My name is Tony Nicholas. I am a writer, artist and producer based in Australia. I also run the social and networking group, Professional Deaf Australians. I am writing to express my concern over the University of Bristol’s plan to close the Centre of Deaf Studies [CDS]. The Centre of Deaf Studies has [...] Thu, May 13 2010 Response to the University of Bristol’s Statement Save Deaf Studies Those people who have taken the time to write to the University of Bristol, have received a reply. The official University reply has been broken down below (in itallics), and underneath is what we believe the reality to be. The University is in the process of deciding whether to withdraw its BSc in Deaf Studies. [...] Thu, May 13 2010 Letter to UoB from Benjamin Lewis, Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand Save Deaf Studies To whom it may concern, I am hugely disappointed that you are considering shutting down the Deaf Studies programmes at University of Bristol. I have been working for Deaf Aotearoa here in New Zealand as Communications manager. I have been working closely with Deaf and hearing impaired community members throughout the country. I have learnt that we [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Bob Duncan (Writer, Producer, Director) Save Deaf Studies Dear Professor Thomas, Members of the Senate and Council Deaf Studies at Bristol University I am one of over a thousand people from all over the world who, in less than 48 hours, have signed the online petition asking you not to do irreparable damage to the Centre for Deaf Studies. As Dr Christopher Stone [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to the UoB from Simon Davis, Parent Save Deaf Studies I have a personal interest in this story as my wife and I attended courses run by Bristol University CDS department when our daughter was born deaf. The quality of our and our daughter's life is attributable to the fact that there is a CDS course that helps train people in interpretation and deaf issues. I [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Geraldine Muse Save Deaf Studies Attn: Prof. Eric Thomas, and Prof. David Clarke, I find I have to write a letter I could never have imagined – to petition against the threatened closure of the BSc Degree in Deaf Studies and other related CDS work. I have worked in the D/deaf world for 16 years, after qualifying as an electronic notetaker at [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Christopher & Patricia Smith Save Deaf Studies We wish to express our concern at the proposals to close the Centre for Deaf Studies at Bristol University. This can only exacerbate the existing crisis in the UK Deaf community caused by the acute shortage of interpreters. Graduate courses leading to BSL qualifications should be expanding to meet the needs of our community, not [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Caroline O’Brien, Parent of a Deaf Child Save Deaf Studies I am horrified to hear that CDS is at risk of closure. The courses that I have attended at CDS have allowed me to learn to communicate with my son who is Deaf. My personal feeling is that it is essential that friends and family of deaf people have the opportunity to learn [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to University of Bristol, from Elizabeth S.... Save Deaf Studies Dear Sir I write to express my concern at news that the Centre for Deaf Studies at your university is under threat of drastic funding cuts. I am currently completing my PhD examining Deaf Education in Ireland, having completed a MA in Deaf Education as a Fulbright student at Gallaudet University, Washington DC. As an academic [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Pat Drummond, Wollongong, Australia Save Deaf Studies Dear Sir It has come to my attention that the University of Bristol is considering plans to close the BSc degree in Deaf studies and also other areas of study for the Deaf. As a retired teacher for the Deaf in Wollongong , Australia I would oppose any cuts or closure to Deaf studies. There is a [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Professor Richard Howitt, Macquarie... Save Deaf Studies Dear Professor Thomas and Professor Clarke I am writing in response to news of the University's proposed changes to Deaf Studies at Bristol. I write as a committed university teacher for whom access to higher education for students who are deaf is important. It is also important to acknowledge the importance of facilities such as CDS [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Christopher Krentz, Associate Professor,... Save Deaf Studies Dear Professors Thomas and Clarke, I would like to add my voice to those expressing concern about the possible cuts to Bristol's distinguished Deaf Studies program, the first of its kind in Europe. Bristol's faculty has produced important scholarship, trained new researchers and sign language interpreters, and raised the quality of services available to d... Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to the UoB from Dr. Matt Dye, University of Illinois... Save Deaf Studies Dear Deputy Vice Chancellor, I am writing to protest the proposed closure of the B.Sc. program in Deaf Studies at the University of Bristol. While all programs rise or fall under their own merits, the merit of this program is strong (albeit difficult to quantify). The Centre for Deaf Studies paved the way in Europe for the [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Kay Cutting, Parent Save Deaf Studies Dear Professor Squires As a parent of a student with a place on the Deaf Studies course starting October 2010, I am extremely disturbed by the report today that the university is considering cutting the course. I have taught in Special Education for 26 years and see the need for such courses as of utmost importance. [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Teresa Copp, MBE Save Deaf Studies As a deaf person, I ask the University to review all the proposals put before them and to urgently reconsider their decision to withdraw the Deaf Studies BSc. As the RNID can confirm, one in 7 people are deaf, so understanding and knowledge of deaf issues and communication is of paramount importance to many people today [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Lettter to UoB from Patti Durr, Assistant Professor, NTID... Save Deaf Studies 11 May 2010 Greetings Professors Clarke and Thomas: I am a professor of Deaf Cultural Studies and Social Sciences in the U.S. and have been fortunate to work with many professors and alumni of the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of Bristol. Their scholarship, progressivism, contributions, and leadership to the field of [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Sadie Birks, Politics BSc Undergraduate Save Deaf Studies I am writing briefly to you in your capacity as a Council Member in order to register my displeasure at preliminary plans regarding the closure of the Bsc Deaf Studies programme at Bristol University. I am contacting you now as I understand that the key decision making on this matter is taking place this [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Professor Christian Rathmann, University... Save Deaf Studies Dear Professor Dr. Thomas, Dear Professor Dr. Clarke, Dear Council members, As a professor and chair at the Institute of German Sign Language and Communication of the Deaf, University of Hamburg, I am writing to request that the recommendation for the possible closure of the BSc in Deaf Studies at the University of Bristol not be pursued for [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Danny Stubbs, MASLI MRSLI Save Deaf Studies I am deeply concerned with the news I have heard regarding the potential closure of the BSc Deaf Studies and other parts of the CDS work at your university. I’m sending you this as someone who has no real attachments to the centre, but I know, from working within the field of Deafness for many [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB from Mark Schofield, MRSLI MASLI Save Deaf Studies Dear Council I am a graduate of the Centre for Deaf Studies (CDS) and a former employee of the University of Bristol. I understand that the University is considering plans to close the CDS’ long-running BSc degree in Deaf Studies and other parts of CDS’ work. I know that many universities have difficult decisions to make [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Letter to UoB, from Joseph Murray, Assistant Professor,... Save Deaf Studies Dear Professors David Clarke and Council Members, I am writing this letter of support for the Centre for Deaf Studies (CDS) at the University of Bristol, which I understand is facing drastic budget cuts which will lead to loss of staff and cuts in its BS.c. program in Deaf Studies. It is with some astonishment that I [...] Wed, May 12 2010 Bristol Evening Post Article Save Deaf Studies The protest made today's Bristol Evening Post. Staff and students turn out in force to protest at Bristol University's plan to cut deaf studies A UNIVERSITY centre that has played a “trailblazing role” in deaf studies could be forced to close its degree course amid money-saving cuts. Staff and students from the University of Bristol turned out ... Tue, May 11 2010 We Know Where Our Supporters Are! Save Deaf Studies We have just gone over 2500 signatures! and this map shows where those signatures have come from. We already knew that people from around the world want to save BSc Deaf Studies and CDS's continued future but we thought it was best shown on a MAP! Thank you to everyone who has already signed our petition [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Letter to the UoB, from Harlan Lane, Matthews University... Save Deaf Studies Dear Professor Clarke, I am informed that Bristol University is considering a major reduction in its Deaf Studies programs. Such a development would be a great loss to the worldwide field of Deaf Studies so I feel impelled to write. We have come to look to Bristol for outstanding scholarship in our field and for [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Letter to University of Bristol, from Franz Dotter,... Save Deaf Studies Dear Vice Chancellors of Bristol University, Since we began our work on deaf issues in Austria in the 90s, Bristol was one of our scientific identification points. I am really appalled at the fact that you think about closing CDS. The current situation concerning deaf people is complicated and shows big dynamics: On the one hand, it is [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Letter to UoB from Flavia Fleischer & William Garrow, Utah... Save Deaf Studies Dear Professors Eric Thomas and David Clarke It has come to our understanding that plans are being implemented to cut various aspects of Centre for Deaf Studies Programme including the BSc degree at your institution. we are writing in concern of the plan to cut such an important programme. The Centre of Deaf Studies [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Letter to the University of Bristol from Dr. Kristin... Save Deaf Studies May 10, 2010. Dear Dr. Thomas and Dr. Clarke: I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the proposed closing of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Deaf Studies at the University of Bristol. As a Canadian Deaf researcher, I am well aware of the importance of university sign language and Deaf studies programs at the [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Letter to the University of Bristol from Iain Sutherland Save Deaf Studies Hi, I would like to ask few questions? 1. Was equal impact assessment done on the effects of closing Deaf Studies course and potentially centre for Deaf studies itself? According to Disability Discrimination Act 2005, the consultation is required legally especially if it will have big consequence for Deaf community and Deaf employees plus Deaf students? 2. Can [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Letter to the University of Bristol from Vicki Jerreat,... Save Deaf Studies To whom it may concern, I was just contacting you to express my sadness at your potential decision to shut the Deaf Studies Degree at Bristol University. As someone who works within the field of Interpreting and Deaf related issues I am shocked that you would even consider altering what is seen by most of my [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Please Contact all of Council Members Save Deaf Studies To those who have written to the university, thank you for your support. It means a lot. If you're going to write to the University or you've already written as asked here, please could you copy this to the University's Council. It is the Council that is making the decision on Friday. [...] Tue, May 11 2010 Our Petition Has Gone Over 2000 Signatures!!!
Save Deaf Studies This was expected because we know the support that is out there for our campaign and people's love of the work that Staff and Students at Centre for Deaf Studies do. Although it is still amazing to think that we have gathered over 2000 signatures! in less than three days of the petition going online! [...] Tue, May 11 2010 |
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