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Anna Wilde

@annawilde.bsky.social
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PhD student at University of Birmingham (UK) researching death positivity - deathpositiveresearch.com Works at Caring for God's Acre @caringforgodsacre.bsky.social. Loves dachshunds, fibre arts, cake, poetry, books and lives in the country.

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
🦇 Would your place of worship benefit from a small grant to help manage bat roost-related issues? Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant applications are open and will close at 10am, 26 October. More information: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/bui...
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⛩️ 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒃𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊 ⛩️ @deathbyhibachi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Oh, When Did This Happen? #Art by Tiny Piece of Mercury
Distressed skully smokes a cig while small flowers grow from his hand, neck, and head.
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Joy Parry @joy13.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Ben Whatley is one of the British 400+ deaths alongside other NATO troop casualties in Afghanistan - who Trump so disparagingly said stayed "a little off the frontlines". Trump - Disgusting. Disrespectful. Liar. He demeans the office of President of the US 😡
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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · 23/01/2026
@pollytoynbee.bsky.social in @theguardian.com exposes deliberate filibustering of the assisted dying Bill by a small group of long-opposed Peers. She captures growing frustration at, and rising pressure, on hardline opponents to allow the Bill to move forward. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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If the assisted dying bill is killed off by the Lords, let that be the end for this unelected chamber | Polly Toynbee
With filibustering slowing the pace to a crawl, there is no chance the legislation will get through – unless the government shows some backbone, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Respect. To Jay and to the bones ❤️
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This is my exact feeling. Mine used to be front left, but has changed to rear left due to change of cooker
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
I can only imagine. Many thousands of people very much appreciate your efforts.
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
This graffiti is a disgrace, both in terms of it being done at all, and how it defaces memories and the effort of volunteers.
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Next time!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
It was great to meet you briefly at the conference dinner!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Finally home after a wonderful week at the #DDD17 conference in beautiful Utrecht. Huge thanks to the organisers @ddd17-2025.bsky.social, to @asdsdeath.bsky.social, @cendeathsociety.bsky.social for lunch, and to all the presenters who made for a fascinating week.
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
The ASDS Mortality Article Award has been won by Katherina Meyr, Niklas Barth, Andreas Walker and Sophie Gigou for their article "Organised Rituals - Ritualised Reflections". Congratulations! @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
The ASDS Book Award has been won by Evie King for Ashes to Admin #DDD17 @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
The ASDS Public Engagement Award has gone to the Victoria and Stuart Project @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17 . Congratulations!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
The ASDS Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Professor Douglas Davies from Durham University. @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17. Douglas joined us via video link. Congratulations!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Now on to the @asdsdeath.bsky.social ASDS Awards - Heather Conway is giving the introduction #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
A conference stage features a large presentation screen displaying the logo of Utrecht University and the title “POLITICS OF DEATH DD17.” The programme outlines two events: “Experience Your Own Death” by Prof. Enny Das from Radboud University, scheduled from 16:30 to 17:30, and an ASDS Award Ceremony from 17:45 to 18:30. Two individuals, one gesturing while talking and the other standing with hands folded, are present on stage. The lower part of the image shows the backs of audience seats, some with colorful covers. Various university and organizational logos are lined up along the bottom of the presentation slide.
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Getting ready to experience our own death at #DDD17 with Prof Enny Das @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We're loving Utrecht, the company, the papers and the chats! @asdsdeath.bsky.social #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Great presentation on AI depictions on TikTok by @kotlet00.bsky.social at today's #ddd17 @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social - the whole panel of talks was fascinating!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
I'm at the #ddd17 conference in Utrecht, where everything is going well, fascinating panels, loads of networking and general meetups and scholarly goings-on! @asdsdeath.bsky.social @cendeathsociety.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #death #dying
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Turns out you can't write a conference presentation and a journal article in a day. #whoknew #Phdlife
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Studying anything death-related for #PhD or #Masters? Join us for an informal Zoom on all things death-related - cemeteries, grief, bereavement, death and dying - all welcome. JULY 30th, 9 - 10AM free tickets here deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro... #death #dying #research #PhD
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Look forward to seeing you!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Studying anything death-related for #PhD or #Masters? Join us for an informal Zoom on all things death-related - cemeteries, grief, bereavement, death and dying - all welcome. THURSDAY June 26th, 6pm - 7pm free tickets here deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro...
Statue hand holding a dead rose
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Sorry about that! Try this deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro...
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Postgraduate Researcher Group – The Association for the Study of Death and Society
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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · 19/06/2025
“We need to show that we are an empathetic country that appreciates choice at the end of your life.” www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter ‘hopeful’ assisted dying Bill can pass major vote
MPs will gather for the next major vote on the Bill on Friday, which could see it either fall or progress to the Lords.
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
This looks like it will be a fantastic volume!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Interesting news on human composting and aquamation today terramation.uk/2025/06/11/u...
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UK Government Moves to Legalise Human Composting – Terramation UK: The Home of Human Composting in the UK
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
This looks fascinating 👇🏻
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Studying anything death-related for #PhD or #Masters? Join us for an informal Zoom on all things death-related - cemeteries, grief, bereavement, death and dying - all welcome. Tomorrow Friday 23rd May, 9am - free tickets here deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro...
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
I've always said I'm a PhD student - in my 5th part-time year currently. But I note on my Uni website I'm a "Doctoral Researcher", which sounds grand and possibly more in keeping with my advanced years. What do you call yourself?
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Shocking that prosecution is even considered in thd circumstances
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
I'd like to champion the return of funeral biscuits. Maybe I'll add it to my last wishes 🤔
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Katy Montgomerie 🦗 @katymontgomerie.com · 22/04/2025
This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic www.crabmuseum.org/visit 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Thank you #brainfried
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I've shocked myself and written 1,000 words today. They may not be good words, or the correct words but they are down there! Ably assisted by the #PhDachshund himself, Mr Twiglet❤️
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
I was interviewed by @jessicaabrahams.bsky.social for @prospectmagazine.co.uk about death positivity, the subject of my research. You can read it here www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/a-good...
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Scared of dying? Try death positivity
Like sex positivity, a new movement seeks to dismantle the taboos around the end of life
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Thank you!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Thank you!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Oh, excitement! my copy of the book, Death and Institutions, arrived today! My chapter on the Death Positive Movement in inside 😊- first proper publication! #phdlife
woman holding a copy of the newly published Death and Institutions book
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Thank you, please do!
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Delighted to say that I have a chapter in the edited collection Death and Institutions, published today! The chapter (and my research) examines the Death Positivity Movement. Many thanks to the editors and more details here: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
Cover of book Death and Institutions
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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Higher education is already in crisis. We're looking at mass job losses and a future with fewer institutions, fewer students, fewer researchers. The death of British universities will deskill the labour market and strangle innovation. So how does this square with the Government's growth priority?
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Don't forget tomorrow's post grad researchers Zoom, 6pm, if you're studying anything related to #death or #dying, #grief or #bereavement. Details below, join us!
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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
PhD Studentship: Exploring the Visual Record of Black Caribbean Men and Women Serving in the UK During the Second World War- University of Westminster - School of Humanities #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMH227/p...
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PhD Studentship: Exploring the Visual Record of Black Caribbean Men and Women Serving in the UK During the Second World War at University of Westminster
Find a PhD Studentship: Exploring the Visual Record of Black Caribbean Men and Women Serving in the UK During the Second World War on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board in higher education. Click to view m...
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
More rubbery than slimy I was thinking. But I know nothing!
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Lucy Selman @lucyselman.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
We are looking forward to welcoming the amazing Dr Kathryn Mannix to Weston-super-Mare in May! Please spread the word🙏 #Weston-super-mare #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek @capcbristol.bsky.social @danaldridgemp.bsky.social @bwhc.bsky.social @hospiceuk.bsky.social www.goodgrieffest.com/events/talki...
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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
So what does an eel pie taste like? I'm going for rubbery texture, and probably not fishy. Sad to tell you I would never even try to eat one #eelsupinsideyou
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