UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice
@ucdspswsj.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary research and teaching hub for policy, practice and equality l RT is not an endorsement.
Congratulations UCD Professor Emeritus, Marie Keenan who, with co-authors Prof Anne-Marie McAlinden (QUB) and Dr James Gallen (DCU) has been awarded the 2026 European Society of Criminology Book Award in recognition of their book Transforming Justice Responses to Non-Recent Institutional Abuses.
Our micro-credential course, Working with People of Refugee Background, co-designed and co-delivered with the www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie, will open for applicants next Tuesday the 18th of August. springboardcourses.ie #microcredentials #socialjustice #solidarity #standwithrefugees #community
We're in up and running in sunny UCD at the Thinking Gender Justice conference this morning! #gender #socialjustice #feminism
UCD Centre for Gender Feminisms and Sexualities will host the Thinking Gender Justice: Oppression, Resistance, Liberation Conference 17-19 June
Dr Orla Kelly will co-lead a new €3.1 million Horizon Europe-funded international research project examining the impact of shorter working weeks across Europe. The #Four4All project will bring together researchers from seven countries for one of the largest studies of working time reduction to date.
All are welcome to attend the launch of our colleague Mick Byrne's book, Beyond Generation Rent, 26th May 6pm at MOLI. Mick will be joined in conversation by Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne and Kitty Holland, Irish Times. Register using the QR code #housing #books #equality #generationrent
Delighted that UCD Social Policy is in the Top 100 QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2026 Great news for @ucdspswsj.bsky.social Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...
New Publication alert! Check out our editorial for the Special Issue of BJSW on Older People and Gerontological Social Work🔽 @ucdspswsj.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social Improving the lives of older people: Challenges and potential of gerontological social work academic.oup.com/bjsw/article...
Improving the lives of older people: Challenges and potential of gerontological social work
The idea for this special issue emerged from the work of the European Social Work Research Association Special Interest Group on Gerontological Social Work
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#UCDEqualityStudiesCentre annual lecture with #remijosephsalisbury, 16th April 2026. Scan QR code to register
Dr Mary McAuliffe writes on the student experience in the Irish Examiner: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Students deserve more than a hollowed out college experience
The minister's request for third-level institutions to compress their lecturing days indicates a minister who is completely out of touch with how student life works, writes Mary McAuliffe
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Are you interested in working in social justice, gender and equality? Join our webinar on March 31st (6:30pm- 7:30pm) to hear short talks from Social Justice professionals Webinar link: ucd-ie.zoom.us/j/6946960915... For any queries please contact Michael Byrne (michael.byrne@ucd.ie)
Very insightful and constructive commentary by my colleague Prof. Michelle Norris @ucdspswsj.bsky.social on the proposed new rent regulation regime, so that all rents across the republic are protected New ‘reference rental’ system: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
Congratulations Dr Butler 🎉🏆
Phil Butler@philomenab.bsky.social · 2y agoYesterday I successfully defended my thesis at my PhD Viva in UCD! Thanks so much to @sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social and Sarah Morton for your supervision and support over the past 6 years!! It's been a long road with highs and lows but am so grateful for the opportunity #phd @ucdspswsj.bsky.social
Congratulations to you Prospera and to your co-author on this really important book!
Dr Prospera Tedam@profprosperatedam.bsky.social · 2y agoThe 2nd edition of this book is out. Co-authored with a survivor of child witchcraft abuse. Order online using SW2025 for your 20% discount at www.criticalpublishing.com @jojofinchers.bsky.social @drmuireann.bsky.social @drleticia.bsky.social @scotssocialwork.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social
Congratulations @profprosperatedam.bsky.social and colleagues- looking forward to reading👏👏👏
Dr Prospera Tedam@profprosperatedam.bsky.social · 2y agoThe 2nd edition of this book is out. Co-authored with a survivor of child witchcraft abuse. Order online using SW2025 for your 20% discount at www.criticalpublishing.com @jojofinchers.bsky.social @drmuireann.bsky.social @drleticia.bsky.social @scotssocialwork.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social
Congratulations to our colleague Prof @profprosperatedam.bsky.social on this vital resource for child protection, 'Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work' 🎉🎉
Dr Prospera Tedam@profprosperatedam.bsky.social · 2y agoA few tickets remaining for the launch of the 2nd edition of this book. Venue Old Street Gallery, London 10/02/2025. @tinyiry.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social @nimaljude.bsky.social @socialworkengland.bsky.social Grateful to #AFRUCA for organising. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
The 2nd edition of this book is out. Co-authored with a survivor of child witchcraft abuse. Order online using SW2025 for your 20% discount at www.criticalpublishing.com @jojofinchers.bsky.social @drmuireann.bsky.social @drleticia.bsky.social @scotssocialwork.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social
We are recruiting Social Care Workers and professionals to participate in this important research project. Interviews are confidential and voluntary. Contact muireann.niraghallaigh@ucd.ie. @drmuireann.bsky.social @profprosperatedam.bsky.social
New publication from our #FiveNations Working Group "Carer harm: a challenge for practitioners, services and research", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. ahead-of-print #OpenAccess Available: doi.org/10.1108/JAP-... @ucdspswsj.bsky.social
Carer harm: a challenge for practitioners, services and research | Emerald Insight
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Many thanks @irishexaminer.bsky.social for their piece on our 'Understanding Carer Harm' study and for highlighting the significant challenges facing our Family Carers @ucdspswsj.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
‘Perfect storm’ leading to higher levels of carer harm, say researchers
Shrinking support services are putting family carers at risk
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Particularly interested in speaking with staff working in ‘special emergency arrangements’ for separated children/ unaccompanied minors. Please get in touch if you have any questions about taking part.
UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice@ucdspswsj.bsky.social · 2y agoWe are recruiting Social Care Workers and professionals to participate in this important research project. Interviews are confidential and voluntary. Contact muireann.niraghallaigh@ucd.ie. @drmuireann.bsky.social @profprosperatedam.bsky.social
We are recruiting Social Care Workers and professionals to participate in this important research project. Interviews are confidential and voluntary. Contact muireann.niraghallaigh@ucd.ie. @drmuireann.bsky.social @profprosperatedam.bsky.social
Meet with our staff and students and find out about full-time and part time postgraduate options, including programmes in Equality Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy and Professional Masters in Social Work. Register now! www.ucd.ie/graduateadmi...
Great opportunity to join our School!
UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice@ucdspswsj.bsky.social · 2y agoWelcoming applicants with a PhD in social policy or a cognate social science discipline (e.g. sociology, political science, economics, public administration) and a record of research and teaching in this field. Closing date 13/02/25. www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...
Tionólfar Lá Oscailte UCD d’Iarchéimithe, Dé Céadaoin, 26 Feabhra. Seo do sheans labhairt lenár bhfhoireann agus lenár mic léinn chun eolas a fháil ar na deiseanna staidéir uilig d’iarchéimithe atá ar fáil in UCD. Cláraigh anois ag: www.ucd.ie/graduateadmi...
"The UCD Postgraduate Open Day is taking place on Wednesday 26th February. This is your chance to talk to our staff and students and find out about all the postgraduate study options at UCD, including full-time and part time programmes. Register now at www.ucd.ie/graduateadmi...
Ad Astra Assistant Prof in Public Policy and Administration position at our School - a great opportunity!
UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice@ucdspswsj.bsky.social · 2y agoApply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo... ⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.
Hot off the press: Exploring unintentional ‘carer harm’—Insights from family carers and professionals:An Irish case study, The British Journal of Social Work #OpenAccess @ucdspswsj.bsky.social Sincere thanks to our participants, Family Carers Ireland +coauthors. #CarerHarm doi.org/10.1093/bjsw...
Exploring unintentional ‘carer harm’—Insights from family carers and professionals: An Irish case study
Carer harm is when family carers experience harm from the person they are caring for. However, we know very little about this topic. We carried out nine in
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