Calvin Swords

New chapter in University College Cork as a Lecturer in Social Work @UCCAppSoc . Excited for a new adventure in my career.

📢📢Come and study for your Master/PDSWS of #socialwork @uccsocialwork. More info at ucc.ie/en/msw. Closing date for applications is 9th Feb '26'. Reasons to studying with us? See what are students are saying: @CACSSS1 @tusla @WeHSCPs @CareersUCC

@RRitunnano Big congrats!

Although I'm not on this platform very often these days, just a quick note for those who still follow me here...it looks like I made it there in the end... 📢Now you can call me Dr Dr 😂📢🎉🎉🎉

My article on #SocialWork & #Probation + value of strengthening SW role in criminal justice in Ireland, just published in @ProbationJnl ⬇️ I discuss / critique recent developments & offer recommendations for future actions. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Thanks to the Cork Family Lawyers Association for inviting us to talk about our research report on the “in camera” rule in Family Law. Funded by @DeptJusticeIRL ✍️ Kenneth Burns, @AislingParkes and @McCaughrenS Report & plain language summary 👇 gov.ie/en/department-…

Join our Shine Peer Support Group for relatives & supporters at the 📍 Patrickswell Community Resource Centre, Main Street, Patrickswell, Co Limerick, every 1st Wednesday of the month, from 8:00pm to 9:30pm. 👉 Next group: July 2nd. 👥 Our peer support groups provide a non-judgmental environment where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. For more information about our groups or services: 🔗Website: shine.ie 📞 Phone: 01 860 1610 or 086 040 7701 ✉️ E-mail: support@shine.ie #EndTheStigma

Seeking Professional Development opportunities and CPD credits? UCC is currently seeking Practice Teachers for our September to December placement block. Please email swfieldwork@ucc.ie for further details. 

Thanks to Dr Anna Kingston @KajsaCork for all her work with @CARL_UCC since 2011. She has mentored and supported many, many engaged student research projects in our School! You can read the CARL reports here: ucc.ie/en/scishop/rr/ @UCCResearch @FiachraOS

Amazing weather for our social work graduation @UCC last week. Best of luck with your careers and keep in touch with @uccsocialwork

Looking forward to today’s #socialwork graduation @UCC 🙌 Bring the sunscreen ☀️🕶️

What a an experience to have my research peer reviewed and present at the @tcddublin @MaryButlerTD #ENTERConference today 📚 #MastersResearch

Would you like to become a practice teacher in social work for UCC to help train the next generation in the profession? ✉️ Contact us swfieldwork@ucc.ie

Thank you @CommunityFound @RTELateLateShow #rtetoyshow for supporting our Thriving Together programme and for believing in the transformative capacity it can have for young Travellers and their mental health 1/

A really interesting upcoming webinar from @uccsocialwork @SwordsCalvin Exploring the evidence base of social recovery: implications for social work practice, register here⬇️⬇️⬇️ ucc.ie/en/appsoc/comm… @MHReform @MHER_Ire @ShineOnlineIE @IASW_IRL

We are in the final stages of recruitment for our study on mental health help seeking of farming families. Please complete our survey or share with any farming families you know. dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25…

🎙️Our upcoming interview with Nicola Byrne, CEO of @ShineOnlineIE is a must-listen. We discuss the findings of the Psychosis Survey and what this means for all of us. To listen in full, be sure to be subscribed to our newsletter. mentalhealthreform.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3f…

#CharitySummit #MentalHealth #TravellerPride

In a new op-ed from our CEO, @NicolaMByrne, we respond to recent commentary on the Mental Health Bill 2024, which has included stigmatising language - particularly around individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges like psychosis. This piece outlines what the Bill actually says about involuntary admission and treatment, and why respectful, informed discussion is so important. Read more: shine.ie/news/pushing-b… #MentalHealthBill2024 #EndTheStigma

Comprehensive report examining the operation of the in camera rule in family law proceedings👇 bit.ly/4kavlgr 👏 to Kenneth Burns - @uccsocialwork, @AislingParkes - @LawUCC & @McCaughrenS - @SWSP_TCD @LawSocIreland @TheBarofIreland @johbees @jfcryan @lawyers_ireland

Practical advice on green / eco-social work and climate change. Watch back here (in a few days): ucc.ie/en/appsoc/comm…