Brookes Social Work Society

24/03/2022

This Saturday is Earth hour 🌎

Earth Hour is a global movement that reminds us that even small actions can make a big difference. Change is possible, but only if we act together.

We all need nature. And nature needs us to stand up for it every day. By 2030, nature and wildlife could be recovering all around us.

DURING EARTH HOUR
Switch off your lights and take an hour to reflect on what nature means to you.

Enjoy a meat-free meal by candlelight with your friends and family.

And most importantly put your phone on do not disturb 🌿🍃

20/10/2021

As it is Black History Month we want to share you with the . The Global Majority Collective (GMC) has been created by black students within the social work programme to be a safe space for those who identify as a person of colour.
“The Global Majority Collective is for students who describe themselves as person of colour. The collective has become a safe space where students can come together from various ethnic backgrounds, discuss personal experiences and provide support to each other.” Tomorrow at 6pm they are having an online presentation in celebration of Black History Month. During their presentation not only will they be talking about what Black History Month means to them as students within the social work programme. But also more about the GMC as a collective and what their aims and objectives are for the current academic year
If you are interested in hearing and learning more about the GMC then please do follow them on ig and watch their online presentation tomorrow @ 6pm!

09/10/2021

Hello Everyone, As we approach World Mental Health day on Sunday we just wanted to let you know that you are not alone! After the last year or so we are now in a time where the the importance of our mental health and mental health awareness is not at all time high! It is important for spaces to be created for us to feel comfortable in sharing our experiences when it comes to mental health. As we know that within our profession there are many inequalities when it comes to mental health.
Which is why we wanted to announced that Jil Childs will be talking in Jack FM tomorrow morning about 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'. In addition to this she will also be taking on BBC Radio Oxford Monday morning about the work taking place throughout the Social Work Programme to become Anti-Racist provision.

14/09/2021

The Oxford Hub are putting together activity packs for children arriving from Afghanistan in Oxfordshire. You can help to fill packs by donating items from there Amazon Wishlist by tomorrow! Using this link http://ow.ly/ TPdm50G93v3 📦 Each child will receive stationary 🖊 🎨 and activities for when they arrive in transit hotels!

The packs will be made on Friday to be delivered over the weekend! If you are interested in becoming an volunteer please sign up here! http://ow.ly/TPdm50G93v3

11/09/2021

It’s time to announce our new society members!!

Your new president is Alex Evangelou, Alex is in her third year at Oxford Brooke’s
- Alex will also be our charity’s Liaison officer , this year we will be working with the Oxford Food Hub .
We will be doing collections through out this academic year for this amazing charity.

Your new Vice President is Richard Allen who is in his second year at oxford Brooke’s.
- Richard will also be running the buddying system!
It’s not too late to sign up to be a buddy for the first years! If you’re infested in being a buddy, drop us a message ✌🏻

This year we have 2 social work Brooke’s students supporting us in the role of publicity and media officer.
I would like to introduce you to Chevell and Tee, they are both in their second year at Brooke’s!

WELCOME EVERYONE !!!

09/09/2021

We want to apologise for the lack of posts these past few months! It has been a hectic last few months at university for everyone!

However we are now BACK!🥳
Over the next few days we will be announcing your new social work committee members 2021-2023♥️

We would also like to thank all the Brooke’s social work students who have graduated this year!
You are all amazing and we wish you all the best of luck 👩🏼‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓

17/05/2021

2 hour warning!⚠️ Join using the details below😁

Join: https://brookes.zoom.us/j/85460003334?pwd=VTV0WWJMRjRqVkNkNGJFUWFqUWVMZz09

Password: 0820791263

We are very excited to announce a BRAND NEW dissertation workshop!😆📚

We hope you are able to join us on Monday at 6pm! This is an opportunity to ease dissertation anxieties and ask current members of the society’s committee any questions you have about the dissertation process🤔📚🎓

Zoom details to follow!💻

14/05/2021

We are very excited to announce a BRAND NEW dissertation workshop!😆📚

We hope you are able to join us on Monday at 6pm! This is an opportunity to ease dissertation anxieties and ask current members of the society’s committee any questions you have about the dissertation process🤔📚🎓

Zoom details to follow!💻

03/05/2021

📣 Are you interested in joining the 2021/22 Social Work Society Committee⁉️🎓

We are filling at least 4 positions:
- Vice-President 🗣
- Media and Publicity Officer(s) 📲
- Events Officer(s) 🎭
- Charities Officer(s) 🎗

Being on the committee is a highly rewarding opportunity to develop many transferable skills and be the voice of the BA & MA Social Work Programmes at Brookes!☺️💪 DM us for more info😁👍

10/04/2021

🚨Placement Q&A Session next Thursday!🚨

Come along to this session for a friendly and relaxed Q&A session with members of the Social Work Society where you can ask anything and everything about placement experiences!🤔 Social Work placements can seem daunting and challenging to begin with, so we want to help ease those anxieties as best we can by answering your questions!☺️

Sign up using this Google Form to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/pQewnVD4cBB4YguV8 😊

We look forward to seeing you all there😁💪

21/03/2021

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination✊🏾🌍

This year’s theme is “youth standing up against racism”, so please take today to call upon your peers to stand up against any forms of racial injustice👊🏿

Racism, xenophobia and intolerance are problems prevalent in all societies. But every day, each and every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes. Be a human rights champion, and 💪🏽🖤

Read more here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day