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"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.

"Respecting diversity through joint social action" World Social Work Day, 21st March 2023 | #WSWD23 | IFSW, SWU
Jun 01

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

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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.

"Respecting diversity through joint social action" World Social Work Day, 21st March 2023 | #WSWD23 | IFSW, SWU
Mar 07

SWU announces theme for 2023 World Social Work Day Essay Competition

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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

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

IFSW WSWD 15 March 2022
Jul 18

SWU is delighted to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2022 Student Essay Assignment Competition

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Three social work students have each won £500 Congratulations to Arzu Bokhari of Cardiff University, Natalia Phillips of Brunel University, and Marissa Bruneau of the University of Dundee on your winning essays! These students wrote winning essays to the question:  “Considering the current negative TV and Read more

IFSW WSWD 15 March 2022
Jun 13

SWU Assignment student essay competition will award £500 to each winning entry

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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

Apr 26

BASW and SWU event for World Social Work Month: Social Work Future

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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

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Mar 15

Unions in solidarity with SWU on World Social Work Day

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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

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Feb 22

Talk to SWU during World Social Work Month at our workplace issues webinar on 29 March 2022

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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

Feb 22

SWU announces theme for 2022 student essay competition

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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

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