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SPSW welcomes Dr Shin of the OECD

Posted on Tuesday 24 March 2020

SPSW Taught Postgraduates welcomed Dr Eunkyung Shin from the OECD Social Policy Division in Paris.

Professor Becky Tunstall publishes 'The Rise and Fall of Social Housing'

Posted on Monday 9 March 2020

Professor Becky Tunstall's book, "The Fall and Rise of social housing: 100 years on 20 estates" is out now.

QS World Rankings by Subject 2020

Posted on Thursday 5 March 2020

Department of Social Policy and Social Work maintains its place in the world top 10 and UK top 5.

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SPSW experts in national debate:

Professor Nicholas Pleace - Innovative ‘Housing First’ model can reduce homelessness

Professor Charlie Lloyd - Ex-Prisoners Recovering from Addiction (EPRA) Report

Events

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Apr

Personality Disorder; Implications for the person, parenthood and children

This event will be of interest to those working with children with personality disorder as well as adults/parents who have a disorder.

Wed

Jun

The Internet and Social Media: Challenges for Adult Social Services

Adults and social media -join us for the latest research, debate, discussion and implications for practice

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Jun

Supporting positive sexual relationships and parenting for people with learning difficulties

Join us for the latest research, debate and discussion on this important issue

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