Anna Wilde
@annawilde.bsky.social
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.
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...
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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 😡
Trump - Disgusting. Disrespectful. Liar. He demeans the office of President of the US 😡
January 23, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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 😡
Trump - Disgusting. Disrespectful. Liar. He demeans the office of President of the US 😡
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@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...
She captures growing frustration at, and rising pressure, on hardline opponents to allow the Bill to move forward.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:47 PM
@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...
She captures growing frustration at, and rising pressure, on hardline opponents to allow the Bill to move forward.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Respect. To Jay and to the bones ❤️
A few days ago, I stood in the graveyard of an 1100 year old church, getting damper and damper in the drizzling rain.
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Respect. To Jay and to the bones ❤️
This graffiti is a disgrace, both in terms of it being done at all, and how it defaces memories and the effort of volunteers.
September 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This graffiti is a disgrace, both in terms of it being done at all, and how it defaces memories and the effort of volunteers.
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.
September 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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.
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
August 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
The ASDS Book Award has been won by Evie King for Ashes to Admin #DDD17 @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The ASDS Book Award has been won by Evie King for Ashes to Admin #DDD17 @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
The ASDS Public Engagement Award has gone to the Victoria and Stuart Project @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17 . Congratulations!
August 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The ASDS Public Engagement Award has gone to the Victoria and Stuart Project @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social #DDD17 . Congratulations!
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!
August 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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!
Now on to the @asdsdeath.bsky.social ASDS Awards - Heather Conway is giving the introduction #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Now on to the @asdsdeath.bsky.social ASDS Awards - Heather Conway is giving the introduction #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
Getting ready to experience our own death at #DDD17 with Prof Enny Das @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Getting ready to experience our own death at #DDD17 with Prof Enny Das @asdsdeath.bsky.social @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
We're loving Utrecht, the company, the papers and the chats! @asdsdeath.bsky.social #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
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
August 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We're loving Utrecht, the company, the papers and the chats! @asdsdeath.bsky.social #DDD17 @ddd17-2025.bsky.social
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!
August 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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!
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
@ddd17-2025.bsky.social #death #dying
August 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
@ddd17-2025.bsky.social #death #dying
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
July 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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...
June 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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...
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“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
June 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“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...
This looks like it will be a fantastic volume!
June 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This looks like it will be a fantastic volume!
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
terramation.uk
June 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Interesting news on human composting and aquamation today terramation.uk/2025/06/11/u...
This looks fascinating 👇🏻
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
In-person fee: £30/£15. Online fee: £15.
Schedule, abstracts, and info here: bcmcr.org/event/cfp-tr...
#media #culture #research #transgression
May 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This looks fascinating 👇🏻
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...
May 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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...
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?
May 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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?
Shocking that prosecution is even considered in thd circumstances
Louise Shackleton surrendered herself to police after returning from Switzerland having seen her husband Anthony die.
Compassion should not be a crime.
news.sky.com/story/widow-...
Compassion should not be a crime.
news.sky.com/story/widow-...
Widow has 'no regrets' over assisted suicide of husband despite 'ongoing' police investigation
Louise Shackleton surrendered herself to police after returning from Switzerland having seen her husband Anthony die.
news.sky.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Shocking that prosecution is even considered in thd circumstances
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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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www.crabmuseum.org/visit
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April 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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
🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
www.crabmuseum.org/visit
🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀