“Embracing Democracy in Social Work Practice and Research”

We are excited to have you at the European Conference for Social Work Research 2025 from March 12 to 14!

Let us explore the role of democracy in social work practice and research and what role social work plays in safeguarding democratic values. Together, we’ll discuss cutting-edge research, fostering open dialogue and collaboration.

Subthemes:

1. Challenges and opportunities for social work research, practice, policy or education in contemporary contexts
2. Social work research, policy, practice or education across national, social, cultural, disciplinary and professional boundaries
3. Exploring the impact and effectiveness of social work practice
4. Social work history and identity as a profession and discipline
5. Theorizing social work and/or social work research
6. Connecting social work research and practice, including the co-creation of knowledge
7. Methodological development, innovation and capacity building in social work research
8. Management and Leadership in Social Work as means for change and cohesion
9. Arts for Change and Social Justice: Integrating art-based Practice in Social Work