Death of the Northern Irish funeral? Project calls on public to share changing traditions

A new research project is seeking stories of Northern Irish funerals and wakes to document traditions before they are lost

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People across Northern Ireland are being asked to share their experiences of funerals and wakes

This is an opportunity to document the ordinary lives of people across Northern Ireland and the rituals that matter to them. The ways we gather, say goodbye, care for one another and remember those who have died are an important part of our shared history.

Dr Sharon Mallon, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Wellbeing

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Death of the Northern Irish funeral? Project calls on public to share changing traditions

A new research project is seeking stories of Northern Irish funerals and wakes to document traditions before they are lost

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Research identifies opportunities to rewrite the impact of Community Speed Watch letters

Rewording letters sent to people caught speeding could help to drive behaviour change, new research from University of Staffordshire suggests

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Rookies ranks Staffordshire Games Institute among best in the world

University of Staffordshire has retained its position as the UK’s top destination for Games Design and Development education

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021