We produce high-quality, impactful social work research that helps individuals, practitioners and policymakers to address the real world challenges that people experience throughout their lives.
Social Work at the University of York has a long tradition as a leading voice for social reform and social cohesion. Our applied research generates theory, evidence and impact for social justice, human rights and wellbeing. Our approach is collaborative and designed to capture the diverse voices of individuals and communities with lived experience, and practitioners, in a meaningful way.