Applications are open for our 2026 MSc programmes in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Social Work π
Our staff team are running a series of information sessions for anyone interested in applying π»
Register here: https://t.co/5ZbpjVilgc
It was wonderful to meet our 2025 Graduate Certificate in Practice Learning cohort this week. Their commitment to supporting the social work profession through practice education is so encouraging.
Do you think self-care is important for social work students and professionals? Check out the great new article Self-Care in Social Work: An Imperative or Beyond Reach? co-authored by Dr Sarah Rose, ENU Lecturer of Social Work and colleagues from University of Edinburgh.
Dr Jana Rek, MSW Programme Lead is a member of the the ENU Centre for Child and Family Law and Policy. Jana is currently working on "Managing family relationship disagreements: developing multi-disciplinary approach". Check out the work of the centre: https://t.co/gYOML9Dx9u
The social work team recently met with Liza Noble, SSSC to discuss Newly Qualified Social Worker pathways. It's so important that students are well supported as they make the transition from social work education to newly qualified social workers.
π| Get to know us!
Delighted to share with you another fabulous podcast episode, introducing you to our @socialworkENU colleague, Kate Fennell!
Listen to hear more about Kate's contributions to the AHP-SW programmes at #EdNapier.π§ποΈ
https://t.co/K1llmuv0FN
Thinking of undertaking a post graduate degree in social work? If so, come and meet the social work team on 21st November. We'd be delighted to discuss all things Master of Social Work with you! Register using the link below:
https://t.co/f6UWLPML4w
Irish Napier academics recently met with the Consulate General of Ireland & Ambassador Fraser at an event for Irish academics in Edinburgh .Β MSW's Kate Fennell said it provided a great opportunity to explore & develop research connections between Ireland and Scotland.
Check out this thought provoking Blog on the Digital Divide in adult protection practice written by lecturer Kate Fennell for Napier's Centre of Mental Health Practice, Policy and Law Research CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE, POLICY AND LAW RESEARCH NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2024
The @SWstudentsunite campaign, backed by SWU & @ScotsSW, is about 2 basic principles: fair compensation for doing frontline work in the public sector and students on social work courses being treated like their peers on nursing & paramedic degrees: https://t.co/5I7ZUvmKAH
Only One Week to Go!
The next Student and NQSW Support and Mentoring Forum is happening soon! ποΈ Join us on 7th November, 4-5pm to share your experiences and gain valuable insights in a supportive network. π€
Don't miss outβbook your free place now! π https://t.co/EmBSxu71tS
π°| Interested in Simulation Based Learning in our programme?
Take a look at this great article by @LynneTurnbull2 on our interprofessional simulation, currently delivered alongside @PhysioEdinNap with plans to widen this further to include @socialworkENU in 2025! π
π | Interprofessional team working!
Busy day at #EdNapier as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Social Work teams came together to strengthen our interprofessional modules!
@PhysioEdinNap @socialworkENU
Our Year 2 MSW students are beginning to think about applying for social work posts. They so appreciated the session delivered by Billy Brown, John Whitelaw and Helen Williams, City of Edinburgh Council on completing application forms and preparing for interviews.
It was wonderful to welcome former MSW student Lorraine Otieno back to ENU! Lorraine delivered a great input to our practice educator candidates on Cultural Awareness, Competency and Diversity. Thank you Lorraine.
Wonderful to touch base with our MSW Year 1 students who are currently out on placement. Special thanks to Susan Dobson, SASW for coming to our recall day and providing such an informative input on reflective supervision.