Durham University Centre for Death and Life Studies

14/04/2026

29/08/2025

Congratulations to our very own Prof Douglas Davies FBA for his Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognises his immense contributions to our field and his deep, thoughtful, and wise leadership over a lifetime of research and teaching. We join the chorus of generations of scholars who wish to express their gratitude. 🎓

The 2025 ASDS Lifetime Achievement Award is conferred upon Professor Douglas Davies FBA, of Durham University, for outstanding contributions to Death Studies over the course of his career.

Douglas Davies is a name known to all who work in the interdisciplinary field of Death Studies. From early career scholars, fresh in the field, through to senior colleagues who have themselves deeply influenced the field, the stories that people tell of their experiences of Douglas are always warm and encouraging, yet unique to the individual: the time and care Douglas gives to all who encounter him is a true testament of his character.

Durham University