Three social work students have each won £500 Arzu Bokhari of Cardiff University, Natalia Phillips of Brunel University, and Marissa Bruneau of the University of Dundee wrote winning essays to the question: “Considering the current negative TV and general media portrayals of social workers what Read more
Submit your essay by 5pm on 24th June 2022 for the chance to win one of four grants Each year the Social Workers Union (SWU) runs a World Social Work Day SWU Assignment student essay competition in which we pose Read more
BASW hosted and SWU chaired the panel discussion on March 28 that explored media and public perceptions of social work, impact, and change The Social Work Future: Media and public perceptions of social work, impact and change online event was an opportunity Read more
11 unions express their support and appreciation for the Social Workers Union and the social work profession The Social Workers Union (SWU) believes in the value of solidarity between unions as we work towards a more inclusive and just society, Read more
This is a chance for all UK social workers and social work students to talk with the Social Workers Union about workplace issues in a free online session
Four grants of £500 will be awarded to the best arguments for how to change media portrayals of social workers The Social Workers Union (SWU) has announced the theme for their annual World Social Work Day student essay competition. The competition Read more
“I want to make a difference” is a common phrase used by social workers and students when asked why they joined the profession. So is choosing to become a social worker a political decision as well as an action and, Read more
SWU World Social Work Day 2021 student essay competition will award £500 grants to four winners Calling all Social Work Students: Answer this year’s SWU Assignment question for the chance to win a £500 grant. You have until June 4 Read more
“Working Better Together: How do we build stronger relationships between social workers and people using services?”
Four social work students have written their way to £500 each in 2019