New book by social work expert outlines ramifications of privatising services 6th February 2019 A book setting out the far-reaching implications of privatising social work has been unveiled by Prof Ray Jones.
Social Work celebrates 100% overall satisfaction in National Student Survey 23rd August 2018 Kingston University’s social work courses have topped the national leader board for student satisfaction in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS).
Success celebrated at Social Work and Social Care Annual Conference 22nd March 2018 Over 200 delegates, employers and publishers attended this year’s Department of Social Work and Social Care Annual Conference at the Kingston Hill campus on World Social Work Day, 21 March 2018.
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Final year Social work BA student appointed Student Representative of Merton’s Children Social Care Social Work Board during placement. 14th May 2015 A first person account by Yvonne Bryant about her placement, what led her to becoming a student representative and the exciting new doors it opened for her.
Associate Professor of Social Work, Keith Davies publishes a book on the ‘Troubled families initiative’ which evaluates the ‘whole family’ approach to families facing multiple problems. 1st April 2015 A Critical Introduction to the Social Work with Troubled Families Programme, explores the roots, significance and effectiveness of troubled family approaches in social work.
Research studentships at Kingston University 2015-16 announced. 13th February 2015 Kingston and St George’s Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education is delighted to participate in the doctoral studentship programme being offered by Kingston University for students to commence in October 2015.
School of Social Work student shines at the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2014. 3rd December 2014 Social work graduate Shanti Boafor won the Silver Award (runner-up) for Student Social Worker of the Year at the recently held Social Worker of the Year Awards 2014.
Professor Andy Kent, new Dean for Kingston University and St George’s University of London joint Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education. 7th November 2014 Professor Andy Kent has been appointed to lead Kingston and St George’s joint Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education.
Dr Nan Greenwood publishes research on experiences of ethnic minority carers of people with stroke. 13th October 2014 Dr Nan Greenwood, Associate Professor, is principal investigator on a qualitative NIHR-SSCR funded project looking at satisfaction with social care among carers from different ethnic groups.
