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Month: June 2026

Jun 22

A&R Team Digest – What to Expect from Fitness to Practice Hearings

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BASW/SWU Advice & Representation A&R Officer Laura Sheridan answers commonly asked questions about the fitness to practice process.

Migrants' Rights Network: Belfast Solidarity Statement
Jun 18

We Stand with Migrant and Racialised Communities in Belfast

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We stand in full solidarity with migrant and racialised communities in Belfast who have been subjected to coordinated racist violence.

International Conference Against War - Saturday 20 June 2026, London
Jun 12

SWU and the GFTU are official supporters of the International Conference Against War

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Every student and worker, every trade unionist and anti-war activist is invited to join us in London on 20th June 2026.

SWU Campaign Survey and Call for Evidence in solidarity with UK Social Work Educators
Jun 09

Solidarity with Social Work Educators: Support the campaign and take the survey

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A profession that teaches advocacy, social justice, and anti-oppressive practice must also be willing to advocate for those who educate its future workforce.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2026
Jun 08

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2026

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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.

SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2026 Essay Competition
Jun 01

Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2026 Essay Competition

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Social work students and apprentices be sure to submit your entries by June 14th for the chance to win £500.

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