Welcome to an anniversary afternoon with the social work programme
We at the social work programme invite you to an afternoon of interesting conversations and lectures within the framework of the anniversary year Mid Sweden University 20 years. During the day, we also offer some fun features and happenings – don't miss it.
Students and staff at Mid Sweden University, partners and the general public are warmly welcome to celebrate the day with us.
Today's program:
13.15–13.35
Welcome!
Anders Fällström, Vice-Chancellor of Mid Sweden University
Angelika Kaffrell Lindahl, Department of Psychology and Social Work
Evelina Zaar, social work student & SoaSek chair
13.35–14.05
Dr. Lakshmi Kumar, Swindia Project, India. For over 30 years, Lakshmi has received social work students from Sweden. Global Contexts, Local Lessons: The Power of Intercultural Experiential Learning
14.05–14.20
Carina Thörn, Department of Psychology and Social Work. The global in the local.
14.20–14.40
Break – coffee
14.40–15.20
Professor Emeritus. Vishanthie Sewpaul, South Africa. Mid Sweden University's honorary doctor and globally recognized professor of social work. Social Work, Peacebuilding and Advocacy: Ethical Imperatives
15.20–15.40
Dr. Wanjiku Kaime, Department of Psychology and Social Work. From Research on “Street Children” to Community-Based Field Practice Education: Learning Across Contexts in Kenya and Botkyrka, Sweden
15.40–16.00
Break – coffee
16.00–16.45
Monica Engström, Social Law Lawyer SSR. Transition – how does the new Social Services Act govern social workers?
17.00
Thank you for being part of celebrating this day with us!