Akudo Amadiegwu explains why it is important that social worker are supported and protected in their roles, and offers a call to action to safeguard them and their service users. […]
Reflections on Mothering Sunday for children coming into care
Professor Janet Melville-Wiseman looks at the true meaning of Mothering Sunday for children coming into care, and suggests that we should all celebrate nurture and love. This year Mothering Sunday, […]
Supporting the next generation of social workers with courtroom skills
Lauren Martins and Claire Yates explain how, in the face of ever-increasing scrutiny on child safeguarding, they are building a meaningful bridge between theory and practice, and preparing the next generation of social work professionals to […]
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.
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.
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.