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Social Policy, Social Work, Community Work, Youth Work, Early Years & Childhood Education, Research
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Research
We are a research active School with a strong commitment to both applied and more theoretical research
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Community Engagement
Many of the staff are involved in civil society, working actively in the voluntary and community sector
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News and Events
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New Self-Care Resource for Health and Social Care Professionals
SPARK² is a free, evidence-informed self-care tool designed for professionals working in health, social care, and community services. Developed at University College Cork by Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony, and Elaine O’Callaghan, the tool supports practitioners to reflect on ten key areas of their personal and professional lives — from sleep and physical health to supervision, technology use, and emotional wellbeing.
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Dr. Calvin Swords awarded a Research Ireland New Foundations Grant
Dr. Calvin Swords has been awarded a Research Ireland New Foundations Grant for a project in partnership with Shine: Mental Health Support, Advocacy, Education.
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Webinar #13: Children's rights in alternative care - hearing directly from children
Thursday 19th February 2026, 1-2 pm (Irish time, same time as London, Lisbon). Click on the read more button to find out more about this free webinar. Click here to watch the webinar. Presenter: Dr Elina Pekkarinen, Ombudsman for Children, Finland
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16 Jan 2026
Virtual Reality Project wins National Simulation Award for Innovation
The School of Applied Social Studies recently won the National Simulation Award for using Virtual Reality (VR) as a learning and teaching tool on the Apprenticeship/Masters in Social Work programme.
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School of Applied Social Studies
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William Thompson House, Donovan's Road, Cork, Ireland.,