We are excited to host a multidisciplinary panel conversation on aquamation (also known as resomation or alkaline hydrolysis). Project members and international speakers will provide you with novel perspectives on this technique that is steadily gaining attention in Belgium. This session brings together experts from the Death Care project with international academics to discuss various aspects of this technique. There will be sufficient time for questions from the audience.
Speakers:
- Dr. Georgina Robinson (University of Melbourne) - author of a PhD dissertation Alkaline Hydrolysis: The Future of British Death-Styles
- Dr. ir. Marieke Sonneveld (TU Delft) - professor industrial design, collaborated with her students to explore how the technique aquamation can be embedded in novel funerary experiences
- Hanne Dielis (UAntwerpen) - PhD researcher at Death Care, her work includes comparative legal research into frameworks and regulations on humusation and aquamation
- Prof. Sarah Vandevelde (UAntwerpen) - researcher in the sociological work package of Death Care, conducted a support study on humusation and aquamation in Flanders
More information on the speakers and the programme of this event will be added later.
Time: Tuesday 12 May, 11h-13h
Location: room S.R.219 (second floor) of the R-building of Antwerp University (Rodestraat 14, 2000 Antwerpen)
Language: English
Registration: participation is free, but registration is required. To register, send an email to project manager Emma Moormann (emma.moormann@uantwerpen.be). Coffee, tea, water and cake will be provided. If applicable, please let us know about any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs in your email.