School of Social Work & Social Policy
We're one of six schools in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (HaSS). Our staff come from a range of disciplines and address contemporary issues in the areas of social work and social policy.
News
CYCJ study highlights concerns over cross-border secure care placements
A study by the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has revealed that the most vulnerable children in England and Wales are being sent to secure children's homes in Scotland when places can't be found for them locally.
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
The Higher Education Funding councils have just published the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework assessments. SWSP had the highest quality profile for research publications in Scotland in our REF 2021 unit of assessment, according to the THE’s GPA calculations, with almost half of our nominated publications being classed as ‘world-leading’.
CYCJ launches 'Thinking About Justice' child led research
Children feel that justice should create an opportunity to learn from mistakes, get access to support, and lead to everyone having a second chance, according to new creative research by the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ).
Events
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28June2023
The NHS at 75: Public attitudes and why they matter
A keynote lecture for the Centre for Health Policy. Speakers include Prof. John Curtice and Dr Ellen Stewart (University of Strathclyde) and Leonora Merry (the Nuffield Trust).
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Equally Safe in Higher Education
This Scottish Government funded programme aims to eradicate gender-based violence in Higher Education. The research team works on generating new data on attitudes to and the extent of gender-based violence with Scottish Higher Education institutions. Find out more about the programme.
StrathLife
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Research Seminar Series
Find out more about our exciting research seminar schedule for this semester. We have a wide range of interesting topics by staff and visiting scholars so please come along! In the meantime you can view all our past seminars here
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CELCIS
Find out more about the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection. We improve children’s lives by supporting people and organisations to drive long-lasting change in the services they need, and the practices used by people responsible for their care.
Children & Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ)
We're home to CYCJ - Scotland's national youth justice centre. It's funded by the Scottish Government and supports improvement in youth justice, contributing to the realisation of better lives for individuals and communities.
Kilbrandon Lectures
The lecture series was set up to commemorate the Kilbrandon Report of 1964, which led to the establishment of the Children's Hearings System.
Take a look at our links to previous lectures.