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.
Category: SWU Campaign Fund
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.
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!
Apr
01
World Social Work Day 2026
SWU and BASW took the WSWD 2026 celebration to Westminster with the second meeting of the Cross-Party Group for Social Work.
Mar
26
Hundreds of social workers forced to cover basic essentials for vulnerable people from their own pockets
The Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund may still fall short of preventing frontline social workers from having to step in personally to support people in crisis.
Feb
05
A New Voice for London Social Workers: Why Now Matters – March 24th
The BASW London Branch is hosting an event on 24 March, and all London social workers are warmly invited to attend.
Jan
30
Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – February 19th
UK social work academics are invited to attend this follow-up campaign planning session to agree next steps.
Jan
22
Powering change together: get involved with the SWU Campaign Fund
The coming year offers a real opportunity for social workers to shape the future of our profession.
Dec
18
Solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes – January 20th
Social work lecturers in the UK, you are invited to talk with SWU about your experiences and present difficulties. Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday January 20th, 2026 from 4:15-5pm. The confidential feedback you give in this webinar Read more
Oct
16
Independent fostering assessors call for fair pay and recognition
SWU supports the ISW Fostering Assessors Support Group as they press for change.