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Department of Social Policy and Social Work maintains its place in the UK top 10
Posted on Friday 25 June 2021
This week the Department confirmed its place among the UK's most highly regarded departments for the subject of Social Work. The Department is ranked 4th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2022.
Dr Nicola Moran of SPSW wins YUSU Excellence Award for Supervisor of the Year
Posted on Thursday 24 June 2021
We are delighted to announce Nicola's major achievement and recognition by students of her outstanding supervision work.
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.
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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