Gary Quinn

Gary Quinn is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies. Their research focuses on sign linguistics, sign language variation, and inclusive education for Deaf communities. Quinn joined the university in 2006 and has been actively engaged in developing British Sign Language (BSL) terminology in scientific and mathematical domains.

Education background not explicitly stated in texts. Research projects include analyzing non-manual features in BSL pragmatics and the MEDISIGNS initiative (2010–2012) addressing interpreting challenges in healthcare settings. Publications span topics like alternative assessments for Deaf students and the sociocultural evolution of technical terminology in BSL.

Awards include the Guardian Social & Community Impact Award (2017), Highest Commended in the Disability Smart category (2024), and School of Social Sciences Staff Awards (2024). Recognized for innovative teaching practices, twice shortlisted for Heriot-Watt University's 'Switched On Member of Staff' (2013, 2015).

Key contributions include advancing inclusive communication strategies and promoting access for signing Deaf communities through collaborative projects like the 'Increasing participation, access, and inclusion for signing deaf communities' initiative.