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Jane Wistow Durham Uni MSW Durham University Durham Sociology Dr Carol Long Lena Dominelli Durham Uni MSW "is the jewel in the crown of Durham University" says our VC Karen O'Brien, and she follows Helen Charnley that learning should meet the needs of the community and society at large... exactly the role of Social work


Jane Wistow Durham Uni MSW Durham University Durham Sociology Dr Carol Long Lena Dominelli Our final speaker of the day is Prof. Carlene Firmin talking about the future of social work at Durham.... There is so much still to come... Here's to the next 20 years ๐๐๐ Durham Uni MSW Durham University Durham Sociology




As we celebrate our 20th year our staff have a few words to say about the social work. Starting with Simon Hackett who has been with us the longest time! Durham University Durham Sociology staffblog.webspace.durham.ac.uk/20-years-of-msโฆ


Josie was a Social Worker for many years before coming to Durham University to undertake PhD research. She's now a valuable member of the team Durham Sociology and here she tells us about her passion and commitment to social work: staffblog.webspace.durham.ac.uk/20-years-of-msโฆ


Completing the MSW was fundamental in changing the way Nikki Rutter sees the world; "I canโt imagine doing any other job now. The MSW team absolutely embodies and models great social work practice" staffblog.webspace.durham.ac.uk/20-years-of-msโฆ

In the words of Prof. Carlene Firmin "If you care about children, families and/or their wider communities, and believe they have a right to thrive and not just survive, then what are you waiting for? Do it โ and join Durham Sociology to do so" staffblog.webspace.durham.ac.uk/20-years-of-msโฆ


Are you a social worker or social work student who is passionate about human rights and social justice? Do you want to help increase people's access to justice?ย Join SW Without Borders team of volunteers to increase capacity in this area of their work! actionnetwork.org/events/volunteโฆ

Two year Career Development Fellowship Durham Sociology Closing date 1 August. Please share ๐ durham.taleo.net/careersection/โฆ


Thoughtful and important article from Nikki Rutter capafirstresponse.org/explosive-and-โฆ

Excellent week with our returning 23-25 cohort. So good to catch up with students, and get ready for an exciting final year! Thanks to contributions from Clare Taylor, Catrin Noone Prof. Carlene Firmin - great insights and passion, as ever!



Loneliness experienced by older people is a big issue. Catrin Noone's Durham Sociology research explores the role of social work, day centres and tackling everyday #loneliness. ๐ brnw.ch/21wOpE9 Durham Uni MSW


Looking forward to meeting prospective students next week! Are you in your third year of a Durham Sociology Durham University UG programme, looking to train as a social worker? Come and learn about our Master of Social Work Degree!