2014 news
Research Excellence Framework 2014 Results
Posted on Monday 22 December 2014
International impact of research excellence at SPSW is recognised
TCSW endorsement of the BA and MA social work programmes
Posted on Monday 15 December 2014
SPSW receives The College of Social Work (TCSW)'quality' mark endorsement
Child Well-Being - Keynote Address
Posted on Thursday 4 December 2014
Professor Kathleen Keirnan gave a Keynote address on Child-Well Being
Christine Skinner: international expert on child support
Posted on Tuesday 2 December 2014
Christine Skinner had been advising at international level on Child Support Policies
British Corporate Welfare
Posted on Tuesday 2 December 2014
Kevin Farnsworth's work on British Corporate Welfare has received significant coverage in the media in recent months, including an article in the Guardian
Heat or Eat: food and austerity
Posted on Wednesday 8 October 2014
Dr Carolyn Snell is beginning a new collaborative project with Sheffield University looking at eating and heating issues
Publications and presentation activities of the International Centre for Mental Health and Social Research
Posted on Tuesday 9 September 2014
Following its launch in June the ICMHSR presents at DARE in Belfast and produces several publications
Nina Biehal presents at EUSARF Conference
Posted on Friday 5 September 2014
Professor Biehal presented two papers to the conference of the European Scientific Association on Residential & Family Care for Children and Adolescents
Christine Skinner has a very busy summer!
Posted on Friday 5 September 2014
Dr Skinner is active with the DWP, the ESRC and the Korean Women's Development Institute
Stuart Lowe at the MRI Conference in Budapest
Posted on Friday 5 September 2014
Dr Lowe is to deliver a key note speech at The Silver Jubilee Conference - 25 years of Metropolitan Research Institute 2-4 November
Enrico Reuter presents at IPSA Congress in Montreal
Posted on Friday 5 September 2014
Enrico Reuter has given a paper presentation at the International Political Science Association, 23rd World Congress, 19 - 24 July
SPSW & Politics Departments organise Austerity workshop
Posted on Friday 5 September 2014
The international workshop 'Questioning Austerity: Realities and Alternatives' took place in July
Student wins Frances Sheldon Award
Posted on Monday 18 August 2014
Congratulations to MA Social Work student Craig Burrows for his winning dissertation entry “An Assisted Dying Law in the UK”
Graduation July 2014
Posted on Friday 18 July 2014
86 undergraduates, 34 postgraduates and 3 PhD students graduate from SPSW this July.
York hosts third international seminar on child maintenance
Posted on Tuesday 8 July 2014
ESRC seminar series looking at international perspectives and policy challenges
Public launch seminar of International Centre for Mental Health Social Research
Posted on Friday 27 June 2014
Associate Professor Lynette Joubert from the University of Melbourne gave a lecture on Tuesday 24th June 2014 to publicly launch the International Centre for Mental Health Social Research.
HEA Award for Department Web & VLE Coordinator
Posted on Sunday 15 June 2014
Matt Cornock has won a national award recognising the contribution of technicians in social work and social policy.
News in brief - May 2014
Posted on Saturday 31 May 2014
Latest activities of SPSW staff and students
Sharing Lived Experience - How personal is "personal"?
Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2014
Calling social work /social care practitioners to take part in a study about rating how "personal" information is. Have our boundaries changed?
York academic discusses measuring innovation in youth work
Posted on Tuesday 13 May 2014
Dr Aniela Wenham presents at the UK conference looking at creative practice in challenging times
Chief Social Workers debate on the future of social work
Posted on Friday 9 May 2014
Top social workers answered staff, students and practice educators' questions prior to keynote presentations for MRC
Department Learning Technologist Awarded
Posted on Thursday 8 May 2014
Matt Cornock receives Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award for his 'significant contribution' to the student learning experience
News in brief - April 2014
Posted on Wednesday 30 April 2014
Short Guide to Environmental Policy published, launch of major new research project into abused and neglected children and latest news from the Department
York academic delivers opening address at inaugural event
Posted on Wednesday 23 April 2014
Dr Stefan Kühner presented at the first Indian Social Policy Association event at O.P. Jindal Global University, India.
News in brief - March 2014
Posted on Monday 31 March 2014
First international seminars on child maintenance, message from former student and latest activities from staff and students.
The 'wicked social problem' of NEET
Posted on Monday 10 March 2014
York academic presents to major European conference on the employment and education of young people
News in brief - February 2014
Posted on Monday 3 March 2014
MA student raises money for Hospice Africa and debate on the purpose of social science
University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day: 19 February 2014
Posted on Wednesday 19 February 2014
The International Centre for Mental Health Social Research and the Department of Social Policy and Social Work are marking the University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day by asking, "What are your Mindapples?"
News in brief - January 2014
Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014
Launch of major ESRC project and introducing a new ESRC seminar series