Social Policy and Social Work
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News
The Climate Justice and Social Policy Group
Posted on Friday 14 May 2021
The Social Policy Association Executive Committee launches The Climate Justice and Social Policy Group.
A new home for the Department
Posted on Tuesday 4 May 2021
We're excited to announce that SPSW will be moving to a new space on campus.
Virtual event to mark World Social Work Day 2021
Posted on Friday 23 April 2021
Solidarity and global connectedness shone through at an event hosted by the Yorkshire Urban and Rural Teaching Partnership for professional social workers and students.
Research
SPSW experts in national debate:
- Dr Ruth Patrick - Covid Realities: Parents and carers living on low incomes during the pandemic
- Jo Dixon - Children's Social Care Innovation Programme: improving services for vulnerable children, young people and families
Athena SWAN
The Department of Social Policy and Social Work holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
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The Department of Social Policy and Social Work at York is one of the leading UK centres for teaching and research in social policy, social work and professional development for public managers.
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