News and blog
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news about the Art of Dying Well.
27th September 2022
The most pressing personal, social and public health issue?
In September we welcomed over 140 delegates to our Why End of Life Companionship Matters conference. More >
19th August 2022
Why end of life companionship matters
Dr Kathryn Mannix, Retired palliative care doctor explains why it’s a conference not to be missed. More >
30th June 2022
Why End of Life Companionship Matters (Conference: 22nd September 2022)
A conference hosted by St Mary’s University’s Centre for the Art of Dying Well. More >
11th May 2022
What can art teach us about living well?
Dying well means having lived well. Episode 29 of our podcast explores this concept through art. More >
23rd March 2022
A poem for the dying and those caring for the dying
A poem specially written for our podcast by noted poet Audrey Arden-Jones. More >
20th March 2022
Broadcaster Colin Brazier on men and grief
Broadcaster Colin Brazier talks to us about his grief journey following the death of his wife. More >
17th October 2021
Teacher training and bereavement in the classroom
Coping with death and dying as a young person is not easy. How can teachers provide better support? More >
4th September 2021
Grief in the classroom – why training in bereavement care is so important
Our latest podcast highlights the overwhelming need for new teachers to receive bereavement training More >
8th August 2021
How do we help people who have been given a terminal diagnosis?
We discuss the difficult subject of diagnosing dying with Professor Julia Riley. More >