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SWU Assignment Leaflet Feb 2021 v1
Jun 21

The Social Workers Union (SWU) is delighted to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2021 Essay Assignment Competition

SWU EditorBlog, WSWD

“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

Jan 18

SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day Student Essay Competition 2021

SWU EditorBlog, WSWD

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

WSWD 2020 Human Relationships SWU flyer
Jun 26

The Social Workers Union (SWU) is delighted to announce the winners of our World Social Work Day 2020 SWU Assignment Student Essay Competition

SWU EditorBlog, WSWD

“Working Better Together: How do we build stronger relationships between social workers and people using services?”

WSWD 2019 SWU flyer
Jul 11

SWU reveal winners of our World Social Work Day 2019 SWU Assignment Student Essay Competition

SWU EditorBlog, WSWD

Four social work students have written their way to £500 each in 2019

Jul 02

SWU reveal winners of our World Social Work Day 2018 SWU Assignment Student Essay Competition

SWU EditorBlog, WSWD

The Social Workers Union (SWU) is delighted to announce the winners of our recent World Social Work Day 2018 SWU Assignment Student Essay Competition. 

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