Ask David Kessler: Stories of Grief, Hope and Meaning (in person, London)
UCL Main Campus, London, WC1E 6AE
Friday 11th September 2026
How can we find meaning after life’s most devastating experiences?
Join us in London for this special opportunity to hear from David Kessler, one of the world’s leading voices on grief. David co‑authored On Grief and Grieving and wrote Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Grief Research and Engagement at the University of Bristol.
In conversation with Dr Lesel Dawson from the Bristol Centre for Grief Research and Engagement, David will reflect on what he has learnt from decades supporting bereaved people – and his own personal experiences of loss. Together, they will explore gentle, practical ways to navigate grief with compassion and hope.
The second half of the event will be devoted to audience questions, which can be submitted in advance or asked in person during the live session.
Whether you're grieving yourself, supporting someone else, or simply interested in understanding grief more deeply, we’d love to have you with us.
This event will be held in person in the Sir Ambrose Fleming Lecture Theatre G06 Roberts Building, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE. More details will be emailed to everyone who registers in the days before the event. Please get in touch at [email protected] if there's anything we can do to support your access needs.
This event is jointly organised by Good Grief Festival, the Bristol Centre for Grief Research and Engagement at the University of Bristol, and the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department at UCL.
Ticket costs:
Standard rate: £7
Discounted rate (Please choose this ticket if you are on a low income, unwaged, a student, retired on a limited income, or if a reduced price would make it easier for you to attend): £5
If cost is a barrier to purchasing a ticket, please get in touch. You can email us at [email protected]
Join us in London for this special opportunity to hear from David Kessler, one of the world’s leading voices on grief. David co‑authored On Grief and Grieving and wrote Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Grief Research and Engagement at the University of Bristol.
In conversation with Dr Lesel Dawson from the Bristol Centre for Grief Research and Engagement, David will reflect on what he has learnt from decades supporting bereaved people – and his own personal experiences of loss. Together, they will explore gentle, practical ways to navigate grief with compassion and hope.
The second half of the event will be devoted to audience questions, which can be submitted in advance or asked in person during the live session.
Whether you're grieving yourself, supporting someone else, or simply interested in understanding grief more deeply, we’d love to have you with us.
This event will be held in person in the Sir Ambrose Fleming Lecture Theatre G06 Roberts Building, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE. More details will be emailed to everyone who registers in the days before the event. Please get in touch at [email protected] if there's anything we can do to support your access needs.
This event is jointly organised by Good Grief Festival, the Bristol Centre for Grief Research and Engagement at the University of Bristol, and the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department at UCL.
Ticket costs:
Standard rate: £7
Discounted rate (Please choose this ticket if you are on a low income, unwaged, a student, retired on a limited income, or if a reduced price would make it easier for you to attend): £5
If cost is a barrier to purchasing a ticket, please get in touch. You can email us at [email protected]
