News
New staff join the School
We are delighted to welcome the following....
Talking Hope
Emma Miller has been awarded funding from the European Social Fund
Sharing the voices of secure care
The voices of young people who contributed to a seminal report on secure care in Scotland have been shared in a new publication from the Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice (CYCJ).
Policy Exchange
In September 2017, Neil Quinn and Lee Knifton from the School of Social Work and Social Policy and Centre for Health Policy led a policy exchange for a group of leaders in mental health policy from Scotland to visit New York to exchange ideas on mental health policy and practice.
Bereavement Research and Innovation Group (BRIG)
Nina Vaswani (Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice) and Dr Sally Paul (Social Work and Social Policy) recently launched The Bereavement Research and Innovation Group....
New Female Social Work and Social Policy Academics Network
Today in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, the women academics stepped away from their computers and books and headed off campus for a spot of lunch and a supportive discussion about how we can help, support and mentor each other as women academics.
Massive open online course
The University of Strathclyde has launched a new online learning course aimed at tackling the global issue of violence against women.
International conference: “Human Rights, Policy, Theory and Practice”
Laura Piacentini has been invited to give the Key-Note Address at an international conference
Funding award
Andrew Eccles and Professor Ian Cunningham, Strathclyde Business School, have been awarded further funding by the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland for research on the implementation of Self Directed Support in Scotland.
13th International Symposium & 2017 Annual Conference on Social Policy in Nanchang
Professor Bernard Harris and Mr Andrew Eccles presented papers at the .....
The Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Bernard Harris and Mr Andrew Eccles presented papers at the .....
Funding awarded by the Robertson Trust
Dr Beth Weaver and Dr Claire Lightowler have been awarded funding by the Robertson Trust
British Society of Criminology conference in Sheffield
Dr Beth Weaver gave a key note address to the British Society of Criminology conference in Sheffield on 7th July 2017
CJPE summer course
Dr Beth Weaver gave a key note speech at the first European Summer Course, held in Barcelona, on 4-7 July 2017
Knowledge Exchange Events
Andrew Eccles and Professor Stephen Osborne of Edinburgh University, have been awarded Scottish Universities Insight Institute (SUII) funding
Continuing the Young Person’s Journey
An online resource based on research into young people’s understanding of court processes, undertaken by the Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice (CYCJ) and Iriss, will help children and young people who have been charged by the police.
Inspiring a brighter future for children
Young adults from a number of European countries joined Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, to mark the official launch of the new Institute for Inspiring Children’s Futures at the University of Strathclyde on June 28.
History of comparative social policy research and analysis
Dr Christopher Deeming and Dr Emanuele Farragina from Sciences Po, Paris, are to present a paper on the history of comparative social policy research and analysis at the 2017 European Network for Social Policy Analysis (ESPAnet) Conference, September 14 to 16, University of Lisbon.
Masters in Social Work
We have a small number of places available on this course for entry this September (2017). The places are supported by a bursary from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you are interested in applying, please complete an application via UCAS as soon as possible.
Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominations for the Teaching Excellence Awards 2017 have recently been announced and we are delighted that the four permanent members of the teaching team for the BA Education and Social Services have all been nominated by students for their exemplary teaching.
CYCJ study ‘shines a light’ on Chief Social Work Officers and secure care
A ground-breaking study by the Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice (CYCJ) has been praised for highlighting the current issues, challenges and opportunities for Chief Social Work Officers working with young people in and on the edges of secure care.
Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice Podcasts available
Two new podcasts available
New PhD in Criminology
The School of Social Work and Social Policy, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, is delighted to announce a new accredited PhD in Criminology.
Dr Beth Weaver wins international Criminology book prize
Dr Beth Weaver has won the British Society of Criminology Book of the Year Award for her book 'Offending and Desistance: The Importance of Social Relations', Routledge
New Research into Supporting Sibling Relationships
Dr Chris Jones from the School of Social work and Social Policy and Dr Gillian Henderson of Scottish Childrens Reporter Administration have recently produced a briefing paper outlining findings of the first stage of their research looking at sibling relationships of children in permanent foster care and adoptive families.
Making Education Equally Safe for All
This one day conference on 1st December 2016 is part of the 16 Days of International Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Making university campuses safer
Scottish universities are set to become even safer as they strive to prevent sexual harassment and assault across their campuses.
Guidance to help care leavers published
Two guidance documents aimed at improving the lives of Scotland's care leavers have been published.
Royal Society of Edinburgh prizes for Strathclyde academics
Two academics at the University of Strathclyde, and a prominent alumnus of the University, are among the winners of prizes newly announced by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
Welcome to Professor Ian Greener and Laura Piacentini
The School of Social Work & Social Policy has appointed two new members of staff
Reimagining Custody, Community & Citizenship for 21st Century Scotland
School of Social Work & Social Policy colleagues to participate in international prison conference
Knowledge Exchange & Impact Away Day 2017
The School of Social Work & Social Policy held a successful and highly stimulating Knowledge Exchange and Impact Away Day on 28 March.
MOOC ‘Caring for Vulnerable Children’
Our super successful MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) helps you explore and develop an understanding of the approaches involved in caring for vulnerable children.
Criminologist features on BBC4s Thinking Allowed
The School of Social Work & Social Policy’s Professor Laura Piacentini contributed to a vibrant discussion on BBC4’s flagship academic radio show Thinking Allowed on 17 May 2017.
Launching 2018: New MSc Criminology (Research Methods)
The School of Social Work and Social Policy is delighted to announce an exciting new Masters in Criminology (Research Methods) that will be offered in 2018.