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Anna Wilde

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PhD student at University of Birmingham (UK) researching death positivity - https://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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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Mar 21

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

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Sep 5

I can only imagine. Many thousands of people very much appreciate your efforts.

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Sep 5

This graffiti is a disgrace, both in terms of it being done at all, and how it defaces memories and the effort of volunteers.

UK National Covid Memorial Wall @covidmemorialwall.bsky.social · Sep 5

Shame on them. 💔

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Sep 4

Next time!

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Sep 3

It was great to meet you briefly at the conference dinner!

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Sep 1

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.

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 29

The ASDS Book Award has been won by Evie King for Ashes to Admin #DDD17 @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 29

The ASDS Public Engagement Award has gone to the Victoria and Stuart Project @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17 . Congratulations!

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 29

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!

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 29

Now on to the @asdsdeath.bsky.social ASDS Awards - Heather Conway is giving the introduction #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 29

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 29

Getting ready to experience our own death at #DDD17 with Prof Enny Das @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're loving Utrecht, the company, the papers and the chats! @asdsdeath.bsky.social #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social

Poppy Wilde @poppywilde.bsky.social · Aug 28

Having a great time at #DDD17 with @annawilde.bsky.social this week! Presented my paper on death games in the "Digital Death I" panel first thing, then the "Digital Death II" panel was so full myself and others watched along on my laptop from the garden behind the conference room! @ddd17.sites.uu.nl

Outdoor courtyard seating area with brick flooring, green plants along the wall, and a laptop on a round table under a large umbrella. The laptop screen shows a presentation slide. In the background, through large glass doors, people are sitting indoors at a table beneath a chandelier, and are watching the same presentation slides projected to a full room of people. A decorative wall fountain and potted shrubs add detail to the courtyard.

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 28

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!

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Aug 7

Turns out you can't write a conference presentation and a journal article in a day. #whoknew #Phdlife

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Jul 27

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

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Jun 25

Look forward to seeing you!

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sorry about that! Try this deathandsociety.org/eventsandgro...

Postgraduate Researcher Group – The Association for the Study of Death and Society

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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · Jun 19

“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...

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.

www.standard.co.uk

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Jun 19

This looks like it will be a fantastic volume!

Pop Culture & Theology (& Religion, too) @popandtheology.bsky.social · Jun 19

Call for Papers: Theology, Religion, and Middle Earth

Theology, Religion, and Middle Earth Edited by Scott Donahue-Martens, Ph.D., and Brandon Simonson, Ph.D. Few works have made such a lasting impact on the fantasy genre or captured the imagination a…

popularcultureandtheology.com

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · Jun 11

Interesting news on human composting and aquamation today terramation.uk/2025/06/11/u...

UK Government Moves to Legalise Human Composting – Terramation UK: The Home of Human Composting in the UK

Anna Wilde @annawilde.bsky.social · May 29

This looks fascinating 👇🏻

Poppy Wilde @poppywilde.bsky.social · May 29

Join us for the @bcmcr.bsky.social conference "Transgressive Identities and Subjectivities" - 17-18 June, Parkside Building, Birmingham City University!
In-person fee: £30/£15. Online fee: £15.
Schedule, abstracts, and info here: bcmcr.org/event/cfp-tr...

#media #culture #research #transgression

Transgressive Identities and Subjectivities Conference
17-18 June, Birmingham City University

Panels include:

Non-Human and Transgressive Bodies
Representing “Subversive” Genders
Horror and Monstrosity
Transgressive Game Cultures
Class, Culture and Consumerism
Music, place, and the articulation of transgressive identities: Popular Music Listening Session Playlist
Social Media and Online Transgressions
Cultural Theory Roundtable

In addition to standard paper presentations we have some short screenings, a listening session, a roundtable, and a panel of short takes.

In-person conference tickets include refreshments and lunch on both days, plus drinks reception on day one.