Why ~another~ social work journal? 🤔 How the new European Social Work Research Journal from @policypress and @ESWRA1 stands apart. buff.ly/4dUj4cU #AcademicJournal #SocialWork

A recap of 2025 at Bristol University Press and Policy Press. Milestones, events, achievements, celebrations and, most of all, a thank you to everyone involved in our publishing. We wish you the best for 2026! 🎉❤️ ow.ly/ACmp50XGhk3

Pick your perfect stocking filler. 🎄🎁 Compact and thought-provoking, these books make ideal Christmas stocking fillers for curious minds. The What Is It For? series explores the powerful concepts and systems that shape modern life. #ChristmasGifts bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…

Our Spring/Summer 2026 catalogue is here! ✨ We are delighted to bring you our Spring/Summer 2026 catalogue, featuring all forthcoming Bristol University Press and Policy Press titles. In addition, the 2026 Journals Catalogue is also available. ow.ly/xpq650XpmCk

#OpenAccess for #SocialChange, our mission is to make impactful research freely available to everyone. bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…

One of the most significant ways that #SocialWorkers can engage with policy is by holding elected office. How and why do social workers transition into political roles? Publishing #OpenAccess: policy.bristoluniversitypres…

Are you looking to get your research published? #SocialSciences Find your commissioning editor and start your publishing journey. 📩 ow.ly/v1z050WQx05

ECSWR 2026 Aberdeen abstract deadline: 19/09/25 The main theme is “Social Work and Interdisciplinary Research: researching and facilitating evidence informed practice and policy”. ecswr2026.org/

✍️ Got something to say about society, policy, or change? We’re looking for contributors to the Transforming Society blog. Share your research and join the conversation. #AcademicVoices #WriteForUs transformingsociety.co.uk/wr…

Get 50% off all textbooks until the end of August with code BUP08.🌻 We’re here to support students with textbooks and resources that build understanding, confidence and essential skills. #BacktoUni #StudentSavings #FlashSale bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…

A #CriminalJustice rather than #Welfare approach persists when dealing with children at risk of harm outside the family home. @BASW_UK .@carlenefirmin, co-editor of Contextual Safeguarding, in Professional Social Work Magazine. 📖50% off with code BUP07 ow.ly/JSHK50Wvmgi

New for 2026: Feminism and Organization This journal will publish work that challenges structural inequalities rooted in patriarchal systems, especially within the realm of work. Edited by @ProfPullen & Nela Smolović Jones bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…

ESWRA members Remember to vote! The ESWRA Board is your Board! eswra.org/ ballot closes 10 june

📢 Social Sciences researchers—want your voice heard? Pitch your ideas for our Transforming Society blog and share your expertise. 🖋️ ow.ly/GoLt50VJPgn

Are you a Social Worker or a Professional Advocate working in England? If yes, then you might be able to support our study at the University of Bath where we are exploring how people with learning disabilities are involved in safeguarding enquiries. We are looking for social workers and professional advocates who have direct practice experience of working with adults with learning disabilities who have been the subject of a safeguarding enquiry under the Care Act 2014 to take part in our research. This would involve taking part in an online focus group with other professionals. You would receive a £20 gift voucher for your time. If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, please email mlr40@bath.ac.uk. For more information about the study, you can have a look at our webpage bath.ac.uk/projects/involvin…. Please feel free to share this with colleagues who may be interested.

Today is #WorldObesityDay. #Obesity is a complex condition and each individual faces distinct needs & challenges. A healthier society is possible only if we prioritize community support & stand up against discrimination and stigma.

Congratulations to Laura Tucker, Hannah Jobling and Martin Webber whose journal article in @ESWRjournal (@BUP_Journals), was in the Top 5 most downloaded articles published in 2024 🎉 Available to access free until 28 February. Read it here: bristoluniversitypressdigita… #YorkResearch

In this week’s #podcast I explore the themes of #hope, #cynicism and the realities facing #socialcare at this #Christmas season. creators.spotify.com/pod/sho…

#NASW and the #NASWFoundation seek nominations for the National Recognition Awards, celebrating those promoting social work principles. NEW Deadline: Jan. 6, 2025. More info: buff.ly/3ON0w3k, naswfoundation@socialworkers.org, 202-336-8276.

Student placements in social work: what are the impacts of secondary traumatic stress? 🧑‍🎓 Read the study by @IvanaBabicova and Diana Conroy here 📌 buff.ly/3Bt9LCk #SecondaryTraumaticStress #FutureSocialWorkers