Social Dialogue #31 Theme : Current issues facing social work globally, regionally and locally This 31st edition of IASSW’s social dialogue calls for short articles exploring the current issues facing social work in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania. There is no particular topic, but what contributors would like to share about their research,...
You are invited to participate in this free Global Standards E-Learning Programme. Below is the link to the innovative e-learning programme on the Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training. Please complete the modules and circulate this information widely among social work staff, students, researchers, and practitioners. The steps are explained in the attachments....
The Journal of Human Rights and Social Work invites submissions for a Special Issue on “Social Work Despite Hostility: Hope, Human Rights, and Resistance”, co-edited by Emilio José Gómez Ciriano (Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha), David Androff (Arizona State University), and Jane McPherson (University of Georgia). This special issue seeks scholarship and reflections that illuminate the...
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) participated in the International Conference, “Social Work in Action: Interdisciplinary and Global-Informed Strategies for Bridging and Advancing Sustainable Development in Central Asia”, held from 4-5 May 2026, Almaty, Kazakhstan. The conference was organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Centre...
The Social Work Department of the University of Bucharest is pleased to invite submissions for presentations at the 10th edition of the Social Work International Conference (SWIC), to be held from 4–6 November 2026. Conference Theme:Voices for Change: Social Work Leadership in Policy and Advocacy Conference Details: Dates: 4–6 November 2026 Venue: Faculty of Sociology...
The journal Social Policy & Administration is now inviting proposals for special issues to be published in 2028. The submission deadline is 1 June 2026. Proposals should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief, Menno Fenger, via email at fenger@essb.eur.nl. Evaluation Criteria: Scope and originality of the proposed theme Coherence among the proposed papers Editorial experience of...
The Department of Social Work and Social Administration at The University of Hong Kong invites applications for tenure-track positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge teaching and research in the field of social work. Details of the positions are provided below: Tenure-track Professor /...
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) has received requests from several members to extend the online voting deadline, as they were unable to vote due to unforeseen circumstances. In response, the IASSW Election Committee has decided to extend the voting deadline to Friday, 15th May 2026. How to Cast Your Vote Electronic...
Prof. Golam Mathbor, Interim Dean and Professor in the School of Social Work at Monmouth University and Vice President of IASSW, recently presented at the International Network of Social Work Praxis and Innovation for Research, Advancing Scholarship, Rights, and Education (INSPIRARE) Global Project Launch and Virtual Event. The event brought together participants from 28 countries and 22...
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is delighted to celebrate the publication of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Social Work, an important and timely scholarly contribution to the advancement of global social work knowledge. Edited by Christa Fouché and Liz Beddoe, this landmark volume brings together more than 160 research-informed entries that define...
