Social Policy and Social Work
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SPSW students win student volunteering award
Posted on Friday 12 June 2020
Three SPSW students are recognised for their volunteering work by York Carers Centre.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work stays in the UK top ten
Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2020
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 6th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2021.
Launch of The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research
Posted on Wednesday 27 May 2020
The Department of Social Policy and Social Work plays leading role in a new international social work handbook.
Research
SPSW experts in national debate:
- Professor Nicholas Pleace - Housing First: Innovative model can reduce homelessness
- Professor Charlie Lloyd - EPRA Report: Ex-Prisoners Recovering from Addiction
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