Altering micro-finance initiatives across the developing world to benefit poorer households
Our research project challenged the view that microfinance institutions (MFIs) could only assess their financial goals and not target social developments.
Case studies
Exploring our research and other stories from the University community.
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Building the future cemetery: where new technology and memories can meet
The Future Cemetery project is an initiative that explores new technology and innovative ways to engage people with end-of-life questions.
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Care Leavers in Custody
Read on to find out more about our research on care leavers in custody.
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CDAS Conference Keynote Speakers
Find out more about our Keynote Speakers at the Centre for Death and Society's Conference this May!
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Changing professional guidelines and quality standards for the treatment of dementia
Our research project to develop clinical guidelines for the treatment and management of dementia.
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Designing, Building and Opening Prisons
Read on to find out more about our research on designing, building and opening prisons.
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Direct Cremation: the post-pandemic future of funerals
Dr Kate Woodthorpe and Dr Hannah Rumble studied cremation choices and grief, specifically focusing on the reasons why people choose direct cremation.
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Eradicating extreme poverty in Bangladesh
Over 1 million people have increased access to livelihood support, enabling them to move out of extreme poverty as a direct result of our research.
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Funeral costs, affordability and public provision
Research from the University of Bath has shaped policy linked to the affordability and subsequent support available for UK funerals.
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How 'Old People's Home for 4 year olds' might force a shake-up in social care
Once confined to academic circles, intergenerational issues in social care are the focus of a hugely popular TV show and now everyone is talking about it.