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Reflections on Victory in Europe and the critical importance of research ethics

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 […]

08 May, 2025 Research, Social Work, Uncategorised
The international role of social work

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.

14 Apr, 202514 Apr, 2025 Social Justice, Social Work, Uncategorised
Brain tumour research funding welcomed by social work professionals.  

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.

21 May, 202421 May, 2024 Social Work
Decolonising our health and social care curriculum for a more inclusive future workforce

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.

17 Nov, 202317 Nov, 2023 Health, Social Work
Black History Month: celebrating knowledge from Southern Africa

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.

25 Oct, 202327 Oct, 2023 Research, Social Work
Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas

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.

18 Nov, 202221 Nov, 2022 Education, Film and TV, Media, Social Work, Society
Time to get the education of social workers right

Time to get the education of social workers right

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman looks at the proposed contentious fast track entry route to social work.

17 Dec, 202117 Dec, 2021 Education, Social Work
Please don’t put me in a box…social construction of whiteness and identity discourse in the academy

Please don’t put me in a box…social construction of whiteness and identity discourse in the academy

Edith Lewis challenges the use of racial classifications and argues for the recognition of individual identity and narratives.

19 Mar, 202119 Mar, 2021 Social Work, Society
Supporting Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters into Higher Education

Supporting Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters into Higher Education

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman looks at how universities can pledge support for the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater Communities in higher education.

19 Feb, 202119 Feb, 2021 Education, Society

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