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.
Category: Upcoming Events
A list of upcoming events in the SWU calendar
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.
May
12
SWU survey of social work academics working on university-based programmes in the UK
Calling all social work academics working on university-based programmes in the UK!
May
11
SWU General Secretary Election 2026 Result Announcement
We are pleased to announce the result of the election: Dave Callow has been elected as SWU General Secretary.
Jul
14
General Federation of Trade Unions launches new Education Programme for Trade Unionists and Activists
The majority of courses in the new GFTU Education Programme for 2025/2026 are free for SWU members.