ScOPTNews
50th Anniversary Celebration of Social Work Education at RGU
The School of Applied Social Studies invites you to the attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Social Work Education at Robert Gordon University
New training resources: NHS Education for Scotland bereavement films for professionals
These materials are all openly accessible on the Support Around Death website and can be used in a range of different teaching settings for health and social care professionals.
IRISS Finding and Using Evidence in Social Care and Services – online course launch 2019
IRISS online course on finding and using evidence launching early 2019. Relevant to social work students, practice educators and practitioners committed to informing their practice and using evidence to make sound choices and decisions.
User Involvement in Social Work Education
IRISS have published a series of stories of service user involvement in Social Work Education.
Professional tutor in social work, vacancy, University of Dundee
A professional development opportunity has become available within Social Work at the University of Dundee.
Neil Thompson – Special Discount Offer on “The Social Worker’s Practice Manual”
Neil Thompson offers a special discount to ScOPT members on his latest publication, The Social Worker’s Practice Manual.
Neil Thompson YouTube Channel
Dr Neil Thompson, writer, educator and advisor in Social Work, invites us to subscribe to his YouTube channel.
Challenge Poverty Week 1-7 October
For all in Social Work- students and practitioners alike- it is critical that we are informed about the impact of poverty and understand our roles in combating this, in partnership with health and third sector partners. How is Scotland marking this week and how can we get involved?
Supporting Students’ Mental Well-being 16 October University of Edinburgh
Supporting students’ mental well-being is the subject of a pop-up lecture by Douglas Sharp at the University of Edinburgh.
Evidence Search and Summary Service – IRISS
As registered social workers and Practice Educators, having a sound evidence base for our own practice and ability to support students to develop theirs is critical. This is a fantastic resource and includes individual support to anyone trying to identify research in their chosen field.