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World Social Work Day, 18th March 2025, #WSWD - "Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing", IFSW - Social Workers Union (SWU)
Jul 07

SWU is proud to feature the winners of the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2025 Essay Competition

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Four social work students have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on social work training and practice.

World Social Work Day, 18th March 2025, #WSWD - Social Workers Union (SWU) #SWUAssignment
May 02

Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2025 Essay Competition

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Social work students & apprentices submit your entries by end of day June 14th for the chance to win £500.

Neil Thompson Academy
Mar 25

Social Work special offer from SWU Ambassador Neil Thompson

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SWU members have until April 6th to claim a 20% discount for Dr Neil Thompson’s online learning services.

I support social workers and the Social Workers Union (SWU) on World Social Work Day
Mar 18

SWU General Secretary John McGowan reflects on World Social Work Day

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I am writing this blog after a wonderful day meeting with SWU and BASW members and other social work professionals at the busy COMPASS Event in Birmingham.

World Social Work Day, 18th March 2025, #WSWD - Social Workers Union (SWU) #SWUAssignment
Mar 12

SWU Assignment essay competition for World Social Work Day 2025

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Social work students and apprentices get ready for the SWU Assignment 2025 with prizes of £500 for each winning entry!

Talk to SWU workplace issues webinar - back by popular demand!
Feb 10

Talk to SWU on World Social Work Day 2025

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This free workplace issues webinar on March 18th will answer your questions about health and safety challenges in social work. Do you ever think ‘this job is killing me’? Health and safety risks at work are not limited to extreme Read more

BUEN VIVIR: shared future for transformative change | World Social Work Day, 19th March 2024, #WSWD2024 | IFSW, Social Workers Union (SWU)
Jun 28

We are delighted to announce the winners of the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2024 Essay Competition

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Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on reflective supervision.

BUEN VIVIR: shared future for transformative change | World Social Work Day, 19th March 2024, #WSWD2024 | IFSW, Social Workers Union (SWU)
Apr 22

Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2024 Essay Competition

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Social work students and apprentices be sure to submit your entries by the end of day Sunday 16th June 2024 for the chance to win £500.

BUEN VIVIR: shared future for transformative change | World Social Work Day, 19th March 2024, #WSWD2024 | IFSW, Social Workers Union (SWU)
Apr 09

SWU at events during World Social Work Month 2024

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SWU spoke at the 2024 BASW Student Conference, Compass Birmingham Jobs Fair, and SASW “Still We Rise” WSWD webinar.

"Respecting diversity through joint social action" World Social Work Day, 21st March 2023 | #WSWD23 | IFSW, SWU
Jul 14

SWU is thrilled to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Assignment Competition

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Four social work students / apprentices have each won a prize of £500 for their outstanding essays on supporting diverse communities across the UK.

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