
Calvin Swords
@swordscalvin
PhD, MSW, BSocSc | Lecturer in Social Work, UCC |
Former Irish research PhD scholar @swsp_tcd | Social Scientist |
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Webinar now ongoing examining eco-social work with FiachraOSuilleabhain (He/Him) and Mary Hurley from @UCCsocialwork Watch back here if you miss the webinar: ucc.ie/en/appsoc/comm… IASW Vivian Geiran UCC Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences CACSSS - Research UCC Research John O'Halloran



In a new op-ed from our CEO, Nicola Byrne, we respond to recent commentary on the Mental Health Bill 2024, which has included stigmatising language - particularly around individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges like psychosis. This piece outlines what the Bill

Comprehensive report examining the operation of the in camera rule in family law proceedings👇 bit.ly/4kavlgr 👏 to Kenneth Burns - @UCCsocialwork, Aisling Parkes - UCC School of Law & Simone McCaughren - SWSP_TCD Law Society Ireland The Bar of Ireland John O'Halloran John F. Cryan Family Lawyers Association of Ireland




“We punish people for surviving what others were protected from.” Grateful to have my piece published in today’s Irish Examiner - on poverty, privilege, and what justice really means. Special thanks to Deirdre O' Shaughnessy (Irish Examiner) irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…


A really interesting upcoming webinar from @UCCsocialwork Calvin Swords Exploring the evidence base of social recovery: implications for social work practice, register here⬇️⬇️⬇️ ucc.ie/en/appsoc/comm… Mental Health Reform HSE Mental Health Engagement and Recovery Shine IASW

Thank you Community Foundation Ireland The Late Late Show #rtetoyshow for supporting our Thriving Together programme and for believing in the transformative capacity it can have for young Travellers and their mental health 1/


Would you like to become a practice teacher in social work for UCC to help train the next generation in the profession? ✉️ Contact us [email protected]


What a an experience to have my research peer reviewed and present at the Trinity College Dublin Mary Butler TD #ENTERConference today 📚 #MastersResearch


Looking forward to today’s #socialwork graduation UCC Ireland 🙌 Bring the sunscreen ☀️🕶️

Thanks to Dr Anna Kingston Anna Kingston for all her work with CARL_UCC since 2011. She has mentored and supported many, many engaged student research projects in our School! You can read the CARL reports here: ucc.ie/en/scishop/rr/ UCC Research FiachraOSuilleabhain (He/Him)


Amazing weather for our social work graduation UCC Ireland last week. Best of luck with your careers and keep in touch with @UCCsocialwork


Seeking Professional Development opportunities and CPD credits? UCC is currently seeking Practice Teachers for our September to December placement block. Please email [email protected] for further details. 



Thanks to the Cork Family Lawyers Association for inviting us to talk about our research report on the “in camera” rule in Family Law. Funded by Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration ✍️ Kenneth Burns, Aisling Parkes and Simone McCaughren Report & plain language summary 👇 gov.ie/en/department-…
