Professor Janet Melville-Wiseman urges you to look beyond the obvious, and find hope this season in the unfamiliar and unexpected. For many people the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and […]
Shining a light on Sickle Cell Disorder, Beta Thalassemia and blood related disorders
Akudo Amadiegwu explains why it is so important to contribute to research and conversations about Sickle Cell Disorder, Beta Thalassemia and blood related disorders, and why ongoing advocacy and public […]
Strengthening social integration through social work
As Akudo Amadiegwu presents at the United Nation World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, she discusses how social work can strengthen social integration across the globe.
Supporting collaborative research for people with brain injury and their carers.
This Carers Week we take a pause to acknowledge the incredible efforts and personal sacrifices of unpaid carers around the world, particularly carers of people with brain injury.
Reflections on Victory in Europe and the critical importance of research ethics
Professor Janet Melville-Wiseman reflects on lessons learnt that have helped to shape our code of ethics for research. As we celebrate the end of World War II in Europe, we […]
The international role of social work
Akudo Amadiegwu discusses the importance of social work at the United Nations and how we should continue to infuse international social work in the curriculum.
Brain tumour research funding welcomed by social work professionals.
Akudo Amadiegwu, Lecturer in Social Work, discusses the importance of a new funding initiative into research and support for people with brain tumours.
Hands up for World Care Day 2024 – celebrating children and young people with care experience
Professor Janet Melville-Wisemen explores the campaigns and work that is supporting children and young people that have spent time in the care system and changing the stigma surrounding care experience.
Decolonising our health and social care curriculum for a more inclusive future workforce
Akudo Amadiegwu explains why changes are needed to be made to the health and social care curriculum to prepare future workforces for increasingly diverse patient groups.