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Mar 18

SWU General Secretary John McGowan reflects on World Social Work Day

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

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

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

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

Apr 22

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

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.

Apr 09

SWU at events during World Social Work Month 2024

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

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

Jun 01

Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Competition

Students and apprentices, for the chance to win one of four grants of £500 be sure to send in your entries by 5pm Friday June 23rd.

Mar 07

SWU announces theme for 2023 World Social Work Day Essay Competition

Social work students and apprentices: submit your best argument for this year’s question for the chance to win £500.

Talk to SWU (Social Workers Union): workplace issues webinar

Feb 14

World Social Work Month: Talk to SWU at our workplace issues webinar on 30 March 2023

All social workers and social work students in the UK are welcome to attend this free online advice and representation session.