News and events

Professor Alan Bryman presenting at York Policy Review event‌

News

Housing and Technology Capital Fund Scoping

Posted on Friday 8 February 2019

A scoping study to inform future housing for people with a learning disability, autism or both has recently been completed.

Commonwealth Scholarships
Commonwealth distance learning scholarships

Posted on Monday 4 February 2019

The University of York has been awarded 10 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships.

Supporting social work research in India

Posted on Friday 11 January 2019

Members of York's International Centre for Mental Health Social Research travelled to India to support social work research in the country.

Cold comfort

Posted on Wednesday 12 December 2018

Vulnerable groups frozen out of initiatives to keep people warm; needs not numbers must drive support measures.

Honorary Fellow continues busy conference activities

Posted on Monday 10 December 2018

Marilyn Crawshaw delivers presentations as a member of the Donor Conception Network and the steering group of York Human Rights City Network.

Events

Upcoming events

Wed
6
Mar

Hospital social work; under-recognised and under-valued?

Jo Moriarty will present the findings from a review of hospital social work for the Department of Health. Jo’s findings will cover the role of hospital social work in both adults and children.

Thu
14
Mar

Adolescent Neglect

An update of a long term study, including validating new measures of young people's experiences of parental care and support

Wed
3
Apr

‘Young Smiles’; an intervention for children with mentally ill parents

Young Smiles’ is a three year community-based research project to improve the quality of life in children of parents with serious mental ill-health. Lina Gega will present the findings of the research and introduce delegates to the delivery manual that supports interventions.

Thu
13
Jun

Understanding and Supporting Children with Harmful Sexual Behaviour

This event will cover understanding and responding to inappropriate sexual behaviour by children and young people and supporting those who parent children displaying this behaviour, particularly foster parents and carers.

Wed
3
Jul

Sex Work: connecting research, policy and practice

Rosie Campbell and Kate Brown will give an overview of their research along with insights into current policy, giving delegates opportunity to reflect on implications for practice.