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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Mar 14

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 ([email protected])

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Stephan Köppe @drkoeppe.bsky.social · Feb 11

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...

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Feb 28

Congratulations Dr Butler 🎉🏆

Phil Butler @philomenab.bsky.social · Feb 20

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

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Dr. Muireann Ní Raghallaigh @drmuireann.bsky.social · Feb 9

Congratulations to you Prospera and to your co-author on this really important book!

Dr Prospera Tedam @profprosperatedam.bsky.social · Feb 9

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

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Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social · Feb 10

Congratulations @profprosperatedam.bsky.social and colleagues- looking forward to reading👏👏👏

Dr Prospera Tedam @profprosperatedam.bsky.social · Feb 9

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

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Feb 10

Congratulations to our colleague Prof @profprosperatedam.bsky.social on this vital resource for child protection, 'Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work' 🎉🎉

Dr Prospera Tedam @profprosperatedam.bsky.social · Jan 30

A few tickets remaining for the launch of the 2nd edition of this book. Venue Old Street Gallery, London 10/02/2025. @tinyiry.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social @nimaljude.bsky.social @socialworkengland.bsky.social Grateful to #AFRUCA for organising. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

Book Launch - Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work

Join us for the launch of the updated Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work, a vital resource for child protection!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Prospera Tedam @profprosperatedam.bsky.social · Feb 9

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

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Feb 6

We are recruiting Social Care Workers and professionals to participate in this important research project. Interviews are confidential and voluntary. Contact [email protected]. @drmuireann.bsky.social @profprosperatedam.bsky.social

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Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social · Feb 10

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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doi.org

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Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social · Feb 8

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

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Dr. Muireann Ní Raghallaigh @drmuireann.bsky.social · Feb 6

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.

UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Feb 6

We are recruiting Social Care Workers and professionals to participate in this important research project. Interviews are confidential and voluntary. Contact [email protected]. @drmuireann.bsky.social @profprosperatedam.bsky.social

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Feb 6

We are recruiting Social Care Workers and professionals to participate in this important research project. Interviews are confidential and voluntary. Contact [email protected]. @drmuireann.bsky.social @profprosperatedam.bsky.social

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Feb 6

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...

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Dr. Muireann Ní Raghallaigh @drmuireann.bsky.social · Jan 31

Great opportunity to join our School!

UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 22

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...

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Dr. Muireann Ní Raghallaigh @drmuireann.bsky.social · Jan 31

Another great opportunity to join our School as an Ad Astra Fellow!

UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

Apply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...

⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 30

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...

UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 30

"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...

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Dr. Muireann Ní Raghallaigh @drmuireann.bsky.social · Jan 27

Ad Astra Assistant Prof in Public Policy and Administration position at our School - a great opportunity!

UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

Apply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...

⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.

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Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social · Jan 27

Great job opportunity- see details below!

UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

Apply Now! www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...

⏰ Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.

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Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1.bsky.social · Jan 28

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

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

➡️ strengthen relationships between UCD researchers and policy makers,
➡️ build UCD’s public policy research and impact capacity, and
➡️ provide public policy education programmes from micro-credential to doctoral level.
#hiring #jobs #ucd #research #academia

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

Led by the UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy, EPEX aims to enable policy makers in Ireland and internationally to achieve excellence in policymaking, implementation and evaluation using an innovative combination of measures to:

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

We are seeking candidates who can make a significant contribution to strengthening UCD’s public policy research capacity and play a leadership role in the implementation of the Empowering Policy Excellence (EPEx) programme.

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

We welcome applicants with a PhD in public policy or a policy-focused PhD in a cognate social science discipline (e.g. social policy, sociology, political science, economics, public administration) and an excellent record of research and teaching in public policy and of policy impact activity.

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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice @ucdspswsj.bsky.social · Jan 27

Ad Astra Fellow - Lecturer/Assistant Prof in Public Policy and Administration, UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice with the Geary Institute for Public Policy in UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucddublin.bsky.social

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