Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Our research relates to:
- the experience of death and bereavement
- practice and policy concerning the dying, the dead, and the bereaved
- how end-of-life practices require yet can foster community development
- relationships between the living and the dead
- influences of economics, politics, inequality, social networks, technology and culture
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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Catriona Brickel
- Department of Social & Policy Sciences - Postgraduate Research Student
- Centre for Death and Society (CDAS)
Person: Postgraduate Research Student, Doctor of Philosophy
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Louise Brown
- Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
- Centre for Death and Society (CDAS)
- Department of Social & Policy Sciences - Professor Emeritus
Person: Core staff, Research & Teaching, Honorary / Visiting Staff
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Exploring palliative patients, families, care giver and clinicians’ views on the use of wearable neurotechnology (EEG) and neurofeedback feasibility and acceptability in those with lived experience of neuropathic pain (NP).
Coyle, D. (PI), Teggi, D. (CoI), Fisher, E. (CoI), Keogh, E. (CoI) & Wan, Y. (Researcher CoI)
1/09/26 → 1/09/27
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award
Manning, P. (PI), Salter, M. (CoI) & Richards, E. (CoI)
1/09/25 → …
Project: Other
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ESRC IAA - Food and Transport: A system that works for everyone
Blackwood, L. (PI) & Fletcher, J. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/10/26
Project: Research council
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A Migrant Dies in Egypt: Jacob's Spectacular Repatriation to His Family Tomb
Gumisiriza, G., 22 Jan 2026, Decolonising Death Studies. Pentaris, P., Pitsillides, S. & Ghorbani, H. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Routledge, p. 169-184 16 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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An interview with Dr Adi Cooper OBE: An insight into the development of making safeguarding personal
Burden, R. & Cooper, A., 1 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Adult Protection. 28, 3, p. 105-111Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Open AccessFile -
A Qualitative Study Into Caregiving Experience of Unpaid Carers of People With Schizophrenia in Taiwan
Liu, Y. C., 22 May 2026, In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 2026, 1, 12 p., 1318082.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Dataset for 'How smart do smart meters need to be?'
Mogles, N. (Creator), Walker, I. (Creator), Ramallo-González, A. (Creator), Lee, J. (Creator), Natarajan, S. (Creator), Padget, J. (Creator), Gabe-Thomas, E. (Creator), Hyniewska, S. (Creator), Lovett, T. (Creator), Ren, G. (Creator), O'Neill, E. (Creator), Hourizi, R. (Creator) & Coley, D. (Creator), University of Bath, 1 Oct 2016
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00256
Dataset
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How we remember war and violence: theory and practice UNREST MOOC
Parish, N. (Creator), Sené, A. (Creator), Berger, S. (Researcher), Kansteiner, W. (Researcher), Ferrandiz, F. (Researcher), Hristova, M. (Researcher), Rowley, E. (Researcher), Bull, A. (Researcher), Reynolds, C. (Researcher), Grinat, D. (Researcher), De Angeli, D. (Researcher) & Gonzalez-Martin, D. (Researcher), University of Bath, 29 Mar 2019
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00620, https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/memory-of-war/ and 2 more links, https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-we-remember-war-and-violence-12081969, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7sqk_rdDgZ0_yqs4ch4cA (show fewer)
Dataset
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Understanding and responding to adults bereaved following a drug or alcohol-related death
Walter, T. (Creator), Valentine, C. (Creator), Templeton, L. (Contributor), McKell, J. (Contributor), Ford, A. (Contributor), Velleman, R. (Contributor), Hay, G. (Contributor) & Bauld, L. (Contributor), UK Data Service, 9 Dec 2015
Dataset
Student theses
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A Gradual Farewell with music: Exploring the role of music in bereaved people’s everyday lives in facing the death and dying of a loved one.
Comery, A. (Author), Troyer, J. (Supervisor) & Robb, M. (Supervisor), 20 May 2026Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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A mixed-method psychosocial analysis how senior health care professionals recognise dying and engage patients and families in the negotiation of key decisions.
Wilson, J. (Author), Smith, P. (Supervisor), Lucey, H. (Supervisor) & Dack, C. (Supervisor), 2 Oct 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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An Analysis Of The Treatment Of Informal Care As A Social Risk in England
Morgan, F. (Author), Carmel, E. (Supervisor) & Johnson, M. (Supervisor), 2 Jul 2015Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Activities
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Centre for Death and Society book event -- Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins with author Amy Shea
Troyer, J. (Host)
23 Sept 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Other academic event (organisation, presentation, attendance)
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Marginalized Ways of Understanding Death: From Fiji to Africa to Turtle Island -- A Centre for Death and Society Panel Discussion with Dr. Ron Vave, George Gumisiriza, and Dr. Shelbi Nahwilet Meissner
Troyer, J. (Chair) & Gumisiriza, G. (Speaker)
19 Mar 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Loneliness Awareness Week Public Panel Discussion
Carr, S. (Speaker)
9 Jun 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
Prizes
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University of Birmingham’s Charles Beale Award for Policy Advancement
Gooch, K. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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John Willis Teaching Award
Troyer, J. (Recipient), May 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Brocher Fondation, Radboud University and World Health Organisation international workshop
Woodthorpe, K. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: National/international honour
Press/Media
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The Lost Tribe: Finding Connection in an Age of Loneliness
5/10/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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We are good neighbours, but we are not carers!" Conflicted ideas about frailty and (in)dependence in retirement community residents
14/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities