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.
Black History Month: celebrating knowledge from Southern Africa
Siliba Sibanda, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, discusses why Black History Month should be celebrated all year round.
Mothering Sunday and reflections on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores how the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp stood against NATO for the sake of their children and all children of the future.
Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores the messages behind the John Lewis Christmas adverts and how we can take them onboard, especially when it comes to our welcome for care experienced young people.