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Author: Dina Vasileiou

Dina Vasileiou is a post-doctoral Research Associate at the University of Bath. On the LiDA project Dina works closely with Julie Barnett, and is responsible for the day-to-day planning, conduct and analysis of the qualitative fieldwork that forms the basis of the first half of the project.
‘The Age of loneliness’ BBC programme: A few thoughts

‘The Age of loneliness’ BBC programme: A few thoughts

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In an attempt to illustrate the various forms of loneliness experienced by people at different stages of their life trajectory and within different life circumstances, ‘The Age of Loneliness’ was broadcasted, on 7th of January, on BBC 1[1]. A striking element of this programme was that loneliness, as articulated in the deeply touching narratives of these people – especially of the elderly and those you had lost a partner – often constituted a fear that exceeded the fear of death…

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LiDA team members at the Campaign to End Loneliness Research Hub

LiDA team members at the Campaign to End Loneliness Research Hub

Four of the LiDA team – Mike Wilson, Shaun Lawson, John Vines and Dina Vasileiou – attended the Research Hub event organised by the Campaign to End Loneliness* on 23 January 2015 in London. The researchers had the opportunity to hear some of the latest research on loneliness conducted within UK academic institutions and the public sector and to meet and discuss with other leading researchers in the field. The LiDA team took this event as an opportunity to introduce the…

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