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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.
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)
March 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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...
February 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Congratulations Dr Butler 🎉🏆
Yesterday 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
February 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Congratulations to you Prospera and to your co-author on this really important book!
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
February 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Congratulations @profprosperatedam.bsky.social and colleagues- looking forward to reading👏👏👏
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
February 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Congratulations to our colleague Prof @profprosperatedam.bsky.social on this vital resource for child protection, 'Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work' 🎉🎉
February 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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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
February 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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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
February 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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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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February 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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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
www.irishexaminer.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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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.
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
February 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
February 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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...
February 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Great opportunity to join our School!
Welcoming 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...
January 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Another great opportunity to join our School as an Ad Astra Fellow!
Apply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...

⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.
January 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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...
January 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"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...
January 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Ad Astra Assistant Prof in Public Policy and Administration position at our School - a great opportunity!
Apply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...

⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.
January 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Great job opportunity- see details below!
Apply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...

⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.
January 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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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
doi.org
January 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Apply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...

⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.
January 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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And now with handle to @raygriffin.bsky.social. and congrats to Dr Niall Egan.
Congrats to Dr Niall Egan, Assistant Sec. Gen. of Dept of Social Protection on passing his viva🏆 🥳 👏 Many thanks to supervisors Dr @nessawinston-ucd.bsky.social and Michael Mulreany (IPA); and exam panel Dr Ray Griffin, Prof. @michellenorris.bsky.social & @naokody.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social
January 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Come and work with us!
Welcoming 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...
January 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Welcoming 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...
January 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Huge thanks to our amazing alumni Frances Fitzgerald, Richie Stafford and Rory O' Carroll for such an inspiring discussion celebrating the proud history of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work @ucddublin.bsky.social with Prof Orla Feely @niamhmcherry.bsky.social Aideen Quilty & Aoghan Mulcahy.
January 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM