3rd International Social Work in Schools (SWIS) Conference 2026
We are pleased to welcome you to the 3rd International SWIS Conference (Social Work in Schools), which will take place on 14–15 October 2026 at Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden.
Collaboration, Inclusion and Student Well-Being
The conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to share research, practice-based knowledge, and experiences related to social work in schools from an international perspective.
Conference subthemes include:
- Student Health and Well-Being
- School Anxiety and School Avoidance
- Poverty-Aware Social Work Interventions in Schools
- Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education
- Professional Practice in School Social Work
- Family and Community Engagement
- Global Perspectives on Education and Welfare Policy
We hope you will join us for two inspiring days focused on collaboration, inclusion, and student well-being.
Organising Committee
- Per Jansson, Mid Sweden University
- Maria Kjellgren, Umeå University
- Jennifer Rafter, Anglia Ruskin University
- Prospera Tedam, University College Dublin
- Marelize Vergottini, North-West University
- Leticia Villarreal Sosa, University of Texas
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