Signed in British Sign Language, described in English

Acknowledgements

Signing Biotechnology was a collaborative project run by the Scottish Institute for Biotechnology Education.

The project team

The Signing Biotechnology project was facilitated by Jan Barfoot, with a project team that consisted of Rosie Addis, Audrey Cameron and Tania Allan. The Scottish Institute for Biotechnology Education are extremely grateful to them for all the time, effort and enthusiasm they put into the project.

  • Jan Barfoot (project facilitator)
  • Rosie Addis
  • Audrey Cameron
  • Tania Allan

We also wish to thank all those who supported the project and assisted with the production of this resource. In particular:

  • Judith Mole and Diane Peacock for helpful discussions and much encouragement.
  • Judith Philp for scientific evaluation of the resource.
  • The Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology for allowing us to host the workshops in University of Edinburgh laboratories.
  • Joseph Sheridan and the staff at Granada Media for evaluation of the resource.
  • Mary Brennan and Marian Grimes from the Scottish Sensory Centre for helpful discussions and information.
  • Scott Kerr from the COPUS grant scheme for helpful discussions and useful contacts.
  • Dominic Delaney for support from Bio-Rad.
  • David Summersgill and Jo Ross for their excellent interpreting skills and enthusiasm.
  • Antony Weir for helpful discussions and advice.
  • Liz Mitchell from the British Deaf Association.
  • Adrian Fenton from the Association for Science Education.
  • Graham Johnson for his images.
  • Richard Rowley and John Wexford at the GMRC.
  • Russell Hamilton for his skills in developing the original site.

Funders

The project was supported by the University of Edinburgh, SASLI, Bio-Rad, Midlothian Council and East Lothian Council, and was funded by:

  • Wellcome Trust
  • COPUS / The Royal Society
  • Darwin Trust of Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I make the videos smaller or bigger?
The videos now scale to fit your screen automatically, so there is no need to choose a size. The original CD-ROM version stored each clip at a single fixed size, and the original website offered three sizes; this version uses one size that works well everywhere, which keeps the download fast and the page usable on phones as well as projectors.
The video is slow to start. What can I do?
Videos only load when you press play, so the page itself stays quick. On a slow connection the first few seconds may take a moment to buffer.
Can I use these materials in my classroom?
Yes. The resource was created for interpreters, teachers of the Deaf and communication support workers to use in classrooms, science festivals and public lectures.
Where can I get the laboratory materials?
Everything needed to carry out the experiments, together with full written notes for teachers and technicians, can be ordered from the Life Science Education section of Bio-Rad.
Does the site use cookies or track me?
No. There are no cookies, no advertising and no third-party analytics or trackers.
What happened to the CD-ROM version?
The resource began life as a CD-ROM and an accompanying website. The video clips and written descriptions from those versions are all preserved here; the site has simply been rebuilt so that it continues to work in modern browsers.