Queen’s Social Work Society students are excited to host their inaugural conference next week for our Social Work students and staff, exploring the power of kindness and how students can nurture and grow kindness in their social work practice.

The student organisers of Holding onto Kindness in Social Work said: “This promises to be an inspiring day using creativity, reflection and discussion to explore the power of kindness in social work. It is a great way for social work students to further develop their knowledge and skills in this area.” 

The conference is supported by the School of SSESW and the British Association of Social Workers Northern Ireland (BASW NI). It includes a keynote address by Professor Leah Dominelli from Stirling University and a diverse range of speakers across social work practice, academia, students and mental health campaigners, all of them leaders in kindness.

The conference will provide all SSESW student attendees with a reflective and creative space to hold important conversations on the importance of kindness. They will also have opportunities to call at information stands and network with visiting organisations and employers including Northern Ireland Social Care Council, Probation Board for Northern Ireland, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Youth Justice Agency.

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