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, Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
- Centre for Death and Society (CDAS)
Person: Postgraduate Research Student, Doctor of Philosophy, Teaching & Other
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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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Prison Homicide, Mental Health and Custodial Journeys
Gooch, K. (PI)
4/05/26 → 3/05/28
Project: Research council
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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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A Bourdieusian perspective on internal activism and professional careers
Hug, K., Gustafsson, S. & Chudzikowski, K., 24 Aug 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Human Relations. 34 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 AccessFile43 Downloads (Pure)
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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Alzheimer et recherche. Regards et apports des sciences humaines et sociales
Fletcher, J. (Speaker)
2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk
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Evidence presented to CMA funeral sector investigation
Woodthorpe, K. (No value)
Jul 2019Activity: Knowledge Exchange (Industry, Government, NGOs) › Giving evidence or preparing policy briefs
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Returns to testosterone across men’s earnings distribution in the UK
Kanabar, R. (No value)
13 Mar 2025Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
Prizes
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AOM Career Division Best Overall Paper Award Finalist
Gustafsson, S. (Recipient) & Empson, L. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2014 Images of Research Best Narrative Award
Troyer, J. (Recipient), May 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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I'm a researcher who has interviewed over 100 people about loneliness: Here's my best advice
26/04/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Understanding and working with tiredness of life: A training session for Age UK staff
1/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Stratford on Avon Literature Festival: Being Alone and Happy
5/05/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities