Jun
29
SWU survey finds unacceptable pressures on social work departments in UK universities
The SWU survey results highlight alarming pressures and raise significant concerns about the future of social work education.
Year: 2026
Jun
23
Scotland’s care system emergency
Vulnerable children are in danger and staff are being pushed beyond breaking point. This must not be normalised.
Jun
22
A&R Team Digest – What to Expect from Fitness to Practice Hearings
BASW/SWU Advice & Representation A&R Officer Laura Sheridan answers commonly asked questions about the fitness to practice process.
Jun
18
We Stand with Migrant and Racialised Communities in Belfast
We stand in full solidarity with migrant and racialised communities in Belfast who have been subjected to coordinated racist violence.
Jun
12
SWU and the GFTU are official supporters of the International Conference Against War
Every student and worker, every trade unionist and anti-war activist is invited to join us in London on 20th June 2026.
Jun
09
Solidarity with Social Work Educators: Support the campaign and take the survey
A profession that teaches advocacy, social justice, and anti-oppressive practice must also be willing to advocate for those who educate its future workforce.
Jun
08
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2026
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month calls us to remember not only where we have come from but also where we still need to go.
Jun
01
Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2026 Essay Competition
Social work students and apprentices be sure to submit your entries by June 14th for the chance to win £500.
May
29
SWU invites social workers, trade unionists, and activists to join us for the online screening of the new version of The Story of Jenin followed by a Q&A with director Ehab Ghafri
SWU will screen the new version of The Story of Jenin on June 10th at 7pm and a Q&A with the director afterward.
May
28
Asylum Matters, SWU, and BASW urge social workers to oppose changes to support for children and families without secure immigration status
This consultation is one of the only opportunities to highlight the harm these proposals will do to children and adults, and the problems they are likely to cause for local authorities and the voluntary sector left to pick up the pieces when people are left without support.