Dr Cameron received her award for contributions to science education and accessibility for the Deaf community. “Sign language and science have too often been kept apart” Dr Cameron, a Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, is one of 27 medal and award winners recognised by the Royal Society for outstanding contributions to scientific discovery, public engagement and research culture. She works at the intersection of science education and British Sign Language (BSL) research. Dr Cameron also leads the Scottish Sensory Centre's BSL Glossary project, a collaboration between 46 Deaf scientists, educators and BSL sign linguists that has produced over 4,500 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) signs with BSL definitions and examples. "Sign language and science have too often been kept apart, and this award is a powerful acknowledgement that they belong together," Dr Cameron said. "I hope it inspires young Deaf people to see themselves in STEM and encourages the scientific community to recognise sign language as a tool for understanding, not just access." Significant contributions recognised Dr Cameron’s award recognises her contributions to both science education and accessibility for the Deaf community. "I feel deeply honoured and genuinely surprised to receive this medal from the Royal Society,” she said “This recognition means so much to me – not just personally, but because I feel I am accepting it on behalf of the Deaf community and the sign development team, whose work is at the heart of everything this award recognises." In addition to her research, Dr Cameron teaches on the PGDE Secondary Education (Chemistry/General Science) programme and delivers the Deaf Studies module as part of the MSc Inclusive Education team. Congratulations, Audrey! Related information: Dr Audrey Cameron Inclusive Education PGDE BSL Glossary Royal Society Awards A conversation about conservation: New BSL signs and restoring Scottish waters Planting the seed: New project promotes horticulture conversation for the deaf community Tags Awards and funding British Sign Language (BSL) Celebrations and ceremonies Education news Equality, diversity and inclusion news Inclusive Education Our community This article was published on Friday 4 September 2026
