About the Centre for Death & Society
The Centre for Death & Society provides a forum for our community of researchers and practitioners to share their expertise in death, dying and bereavement.
Centre for Death & Society
CDAS is an internationally recognised research centre focusing on the interdisciplinary social aspects of death, dying and bereavement.
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Members of the Centre for Death & Society
Our members are mainly located within the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, although we welcome members from across the University of Bath.
Centre for Death & Society Newsletter 2019
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Centre for Death & Society Global Events Calendar
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Organisations and resources with an interest in the study of death and dying
You can find details of useful resources and associated organisations who have a shared interest in death and dying with our Centre for Death & Society.
Centre for Death & Society Early Career Visiting Fellow's Programme
If you're an early career researcher examining topics related to death and dying, then you can create a formal link with our Centre for Death & Society.
Our research
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Current Centre for Death & Society research projects
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Past Centre for Death & Society projects
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Centre for Death & Society publications
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Upcoming events
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14th International Conference on the Social Context of Death, Dying and Disposal
4 Sep 2019 12.00pm
East Building & The Edge,
University of Bath
Covering all aspects of death, dying and disposal this conference is a multi-disciplinary conference open to all, including academics and practitioners.
News
View the latest updates from the Centre for Death & Society.
The rise of ‘pauper’s funerals’ is a disgraceful reminder of Britain’s inequalities
Dr Kate Woodthorpe writes for The Independent in response to a report about increasing funeral poverty in the UK.
BAFTA-nominated ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’ returns to Channel 4
The heart-warming C4 programme returns bringing together old and young in an experiment to tackle social isolation which involved Professor Malcolm Johnson.
Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds wins Grierson Award
The popular Channel 4 series, which features Bath Professor Malcolm Johnson, took home a prestigious Grierson Award at last week’s ceremony.
From Prince Charles and his mother down, why Britain finds it hard to talk about death
Dr Kate Woodthorpe writes for The Conversation about the British perceptions of death and dying.
Dr John Troyer selected as an Alumnus of Notable Achievement at the University of Minnesota
Lecturer Dr John Troyer has been awarded this honour as a result of his work on death and end-of-life issues and leadership of the Centre for Death & Society.
About us
The Centre for Death & Society is a leading research Centre for research related to death, dying and society.
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