Ep. 474 End of Life Studies Postgraduate Program in Glasgow UK with Marian Krawczyk

Oct 7, 2024

Marian Krawczyk, a medical anthropologist and Lead Convenor for the End of Life Studies Program at the University of Glasgow, explores a unique postgraduate initiative that examines death and dying through a global lens. The program attracts diverse students from over 20 countries, offering non-traditional pathways like introductory courses. Marian discusses her research on the death doula movement and ecological grief stemming from climate change. She emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary education and community engagement in transforming end-of-life care.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Transforming Death Education in Glasgow

04:24 • 13min

Global Connections in Postgraduate Learning

17:47 • 2min

Building Connections through Podcasting in Death and Dying Conversations

19:54 • 3min

Paths of Impact: Alumni from End-of-Life Studies

23:14 • 6min

Navigating Ecological Grief

28:50 • 8min

Rethinking End-of-Life Care

36:27 • 22min

Reflections on End of Life Studies and Community Engagement

58:51 • 4min

Learn about a unique postgraduate program in Scotland that offers a global and cultural context to end of life studies for a diverse group of students.

My guest Marian Krawczyk is a medical anthropologist interested in the culture of health, illness and medicine, particularly in relation to the end of life. She is the Lead Convenor for the End of Life Studies Program at the University of Glasgow and will discuss what this program offers and what makes it unique in the field of end-of-life education. We will set the stage for future interviews with some of the graduates of the program where they will share their original research projects. Marian is also the founder of the End-of-Life Doula International Research Group, which you can learn more about at the following website:

eold.org

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This episode includes:

How Marian is researching the rise of the death doula movement
How the Glasgow program approaches the interdisciplinary study of death and dying
A non-traditional pathway of entry into the program is available including an introductory microcourse and a “taster” course
The diversity of students who have been attracted to the program from multiple countries
Insights from comparative studies across different cultural and international contexts
Being part of the “community of the unalike”
Marian’s research on experiences of ecological grief related to climate change and her interest in meeting students who are drawn to this work
Key issues that will shape the future of end-of-life studies
How to learn more about the Glasgow program of End of Life Studies

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End of Life Studies Programme at the University of Glasgow
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