Welcome to the School of Applied Social Studies


Community work, early years and childhood education, research, social policy, social work, youth work


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Welcome to the School of Applied Social Studies

We provide an educational and research environment which promotes a culture of critical intellectual and practice enquiry in the social sciences based upon participation, inclusion and diversity.

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22 Sep 2023

Dr. Conor Cashman presents to Oireachtas Committee meeting on Arranmore.

On Friday, Sept. 22nd, our colleague Dr. Conor Cashman presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development focusing on housing research on the offshore islands. The research was conducted by Dr. Cashman and his colleague Dr. Siobhán O'Sullivan.  This was an historic occasion as the committee met on Arranmore which was the first time an Oireachtas Committee has met on an offshore island: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/press-centre/news-and-features/20230918-in-a-unique-event-arainn-mhor-will-host-official-oireachtas-business/  
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27 Jun 2023

Webinar #3: Reforming the Norwegian Child Protection System

Click here to watch the webinar (a new window will open). Reforming the Norwegian Child Protection System Tuesday 27th June. Click on the read more button to find out more about this free webinar.  Presenter: Professor Marit Skivenes, Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, University of Bergen, Norway Joint webinar: @UCCsocialwork, School of Law, UCC and University of Bergen, Norway
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12 Jun 2023

Webinar #2: Family homelessness in Ireland: causes, impacts & issues for practice

Click to watch (a new window will open). Family homelessness in Ireland: causes, impacts & issues for practice Monday 12th June, 1-2pm (online). Click on read more button to find out more about this free webinar and to register.  Presenter: Professor Cathal O'Connell, UCC
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