University of East Anglia School of Social Work

21/05/2026

Thinking about a career in Social Work?

Join our next Online Information Event on 27th May to discover more about our MA in Social Work.

During the session, you’ll hear directly from our social work experts, learn what to expect from the course, and explore the wide range of career pathways available after you graduate. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and find out about the support we offer throughout your studies.

Whether you have already applied, or are only just starting to think about whether social work is a career for you, anyone is welcome to our Online Information Events.

Register now:

Wednesday 27th May, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/2ky7r4z2
Wednesday 17th June, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/94k7mpxv

Find out more:
MA Social Work course information: https://tinyurl.com/wkdy4yem
Watch ‘Why study social Work?’ video: https://tinyurl.com/2s3tk7zz
Listen to our Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/56nkh2xv

19/05/2026

We’re looking forward to our final CRCF Lunchtime Seminar of the Spring Season, 'Hidden in Plain Sight: Young Carers in India, taking place online tomorrow, Wednesday 20th May at 1pm.

There’s still time to register—details below ⬇️

We hope you can join us.

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07/05/2026

*Job Vacancy: Senior Research Associate*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate to join the UEA School of Social Work to explore how children and their adoptive families navigate the early days of family building once the child comes to live in the family home.

It is a qualitative study working closely with national and regional partners to understand the experiences of families and the professionals who worked with them.

Part-time: 0.6 FTE
Fixed term: 12 months
Closing date: 15 May 2026

Find out more and apply:

https://vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/2188/senior-research-associate-ra2390.html

28/04/2026

We’re looking forward to our next CRCF Lunchtime Seminar, taking place online tomorrow, Wednesday 29 April, at 1pm.

There’s still time to register—details below ⬇️

We hope you can join us.

Our second Spring CRCF Lunchtime Seminar is taking place on Wednesday 29th April and we are delighted to welcome Professor Lisa Wallander, from Lund University in Sweden for her presentation entitled:

Inside professional judgement: What vignette experiments reveal about knowledge use in social work

For over two decades, Professor Lisa Wallander has used vignette experiments (also known as factorial surveys) to investigate professional judgement in social work and related professions. This highly flexible method makes it possible to analyse which factors shape assessments and what kinds of domain knowledge practitioners draw upon in their decision‑making.

Beyond research, vignette experiments have also been applied in professional development and social work education, where they function as powerful tools for strengthening reasoning, reflection, and argumentation.

This presentation will include examples from empirical studies and demonstrate how these findings can be theorised and translated into practical and pedagogical applications.

Wednesday 29th April | 1pm - 2pm | MS Teams

Find out more and sign up: d84c216e-2bdd-475f-8fb4-26028056b0d4@c65f8795-ba3d-4351-8a07-0865e5d8f090" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d84c216e-2bdd-475f-8fb4-26028056b0d4@c65f8795-ba3d-4351-8a07-0865e5d8f090

The full line-up can be found here: https://www.uea.ac.uk/.../centre-for.../whats-on/seminars

23/04/2026

Our second Spring CRCF Lunchtime Seminar is taking place on Wednesday 29th April and we are delighted to welcome Professor Lisa Wallander, from Lund University in Sweden for her presentation entitled:

Inside professional judgement: What vignette experiments reveal about knowledge use in social work

For over two decades, Professor Lisa Wallander has used vignette experiments (also known as factorial surveys) to investigate professional judgement in social work and related professions. This highly flexible method makes it possible to analyse which factors shape assessments and what kinds of domain knowledge practitioners draw upon in their decision‑making.

Beyond research, vignette experiments have also been applied in professional development and social work education, where they function as powerful tools for strengthening reasoning, reflection, and argumentation.

This presentation will include examples from empirical studies and demonstrate how these findings can be theorised and translated into practical and pedagogical applications.

Wednesday 29th April | 1pm - 2pm | MS Teams

Find out more and sign up: d84c216e-2bdd-475f-8fb4-26028056b0d4@c65f8795-ba3d-4351-8a07-0865e5d8f090" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d84c216e-2bdd-475f-8fb4-26028056b0d4@c65f8795-ba3d-4351-8a07-0865e5d8f090

The full line-up can be found here: https://www.uea.ac.uk/.../centre-for.../whats-on/seminars

21/04/2026

Calling all School of Social Work alumni - you are invited to a free campus networking event for all alumni on Thursday 14th May 2026.

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance: https://www.alumni.uea.ac.uk/may-alumni-networking-event

Stay on campus 13th-14th May and get 10% off at our Broadview Hotel (event attendees only) using code Alumni26: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/information-for-visitors/broadview-hotel

01/04/2026

Thinking about a career in Social Work?

Join one of our upcoming Online Information Events to discover more about our MA in Social Work.

During the session, you’ll hear directly from our social work experts, learn what to expect from the course, and explore the wide range of career pathways available after you graduate. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and find out about the support we offer throughout your studies.

Whether you have already applied, or are only just starting to think about whether social work is a career for you, anyone is welcome to our Online Information Events.

Register now for one of the upcoming Events ( held via MS Teams Webinar):

Wednesday 29th April, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/57rpe35d
Wednesday 27th May, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/2ky7r4z2
Wednesday 17th June, 5.30-6.30pm: https://tinyurl.com/94k7mpxv

Find out more:

MA Social Work course information: https://tinyurl.com/wkdy4yem
Watch ‘Why study social Work?’ video: https://tinyurl.com/2s3tk7zz
Listen to our Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/56nkh2xv

18/03/2026

As part of Social Work Week, Mark Gregory, UEA Lecturer, will be contributing to Social Work England's 'Developments in practice education' session on Friday 20th March.

Organised by Social Work England, this special week showcases a wide range of free online sessions, covering key topics across the profession. It brings people together to celebrate social work and the positive impact it has on individuals, families, and communities across the country.

👉 Find out more and explore the full programme here: https://ow.ly/O6F350YuC0q

09/03/2026

Our first Spring CRCF Lunchtime Seminar is taking place this Wednesday and are looking forward to welcoming Vânia Pinto, Senior Research Associate in Social Work at UEA, who will be sharing insights from her recent international study:

Relationships that matter: Young people’s and young adults’ perspectives on identity development and the role of foster care in England, Portugal, and Spain

This presentation reports findings from a recently concluded qualitative study at UEA, which found that across England, Portugal, and Spain, young people and young adults with foster care experience emphasised the central role of a sense of belonging in their identity development.

It will explore both shared principles and contrasting practices across these countries, offering comparative insights and highlighting implications for foster care practice and policy.

Wednesday 11th March 2026 | 1pm - 2pm | MS Teams

Find out more and sign up:
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25/02/2026

🌼 Just two weeks to go until our first Spring CRCF Lunchtime Seminar!

We’re delighted to welcome Vânia Pinto, Senior Research Associate in Social Work at UEA, who will be sharing insights from her recent international study:

Relationships that matter: Young people’s and young adults’ perspectives on identity development and the role of foster care in England, Portugal, and Spain

This presentation reports findings from a recently concluded qualitative study at UEA, which found that across England, Portugal, and Spain, young people and young adults with foster care experience emphasised the central role of a sense of belonging in their identity development. It will explore both shared principles and contrasting practices across these countries, offering comparative insights and highlighting implications for foster care practice and policy.

Wednesday 11th March 2026 | 1pm - 2pm | MS Teams

Find out more and sign up: https://www.uea.ac.uk/groups-and-centres/centre-for-research-on-children-and-families/whats-on/seminars