Introduction
Hello, enthusiastic students eager to broaden their horizons!
We are thrilled to invite you to one of the most captivating educational experiences of the year – the International Student Conference themed “The Challenges of Social Work in Times of Crisis – The Perspective of Young Researchers”. This multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary conference serves as a crucial platform for young researchers in the field of social work, as well as related fields such as sociology, communication, human resources, or anthropology, offering the opportunity to analyze and understand the current challenges of social work in the contemporary context of multiple crises. Through presentations, workshops, and idea exchanges, you will have the chance to develop your communication skills and enhance your ability to present and articulate your own perspectives clearly and convincingly. Don’t miss the chance to engage in constructive dialogues and connect with colleagues passionate about positive change and progress in social science!
Recommended Topics
“Life is one crisis after another” – Richard M. Nixon. Building upon this premise, we acknowledge that contemporary societies face numerous social issues due to periods of crisis, and these issues affect people on multiple levels of life: socially, economically, and culturally. Having this in mind, we invite papers on topics such as:
- migration
- climate change
- children’s/human rights
- conflicts (Palestine, Ukraine)/humanitarian aid
- health crisis
- socio-economic deprivation
- addictions and digital challenges
- intersectionality/discrimination
- resilience/coping mechanisms
- gerontology/aging population
- technology and social work intervention
- mental health in crisis
- cultural competence in crisis intervention
- youth empowerment
- acculturation in contemporary society
- theories of social work in crisis
- connecting social work research with practice
- participatory approaches in social sciences
The aim of the conference
The aims of the International Student Conference „The Challenges of Social Work in Times of Crisis – The Perspective of Young Researchers” is to gather young researchers in social work and related fields to discuss how they can address societal challenges during times of crises. Furthermore, by focusing on involvement and collaboration on innovative ideas, participants will explore ways to promote social justice in communities facing adversities. Important dates and format:
- Deadline for sending the abstracts – 29th of April 2024, 11:59 pm
- Notification of acceptance – 2nd of May 2024, 11:59 pm
- Final date – 23rd-25th of May 2024
The conference will take place onsite only. There is no charge for attending/presenting at the conference. The organizers will provide daily light refreshments and offer accommodation for two nights during the conference, for accepted participants.
Conference VENUE: Babeş-Bolyai University, Faculty of Sociology and Social Work, 21 Decembrie 1989 Street, no. 128-130; Cluj-Napoca, Romania
CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE: Certificates of attendance will be offered at the end of the conference for students who have presentations.
Targeted participants
- bachelor’s degree
- master’s degree
Language
- English
- Romanian
Submission Guidelines
When writing an abstract, you should focus on:
- What your research is about
- What methods and procedures have been used
- What are the research findings/results
The length of the abstract must not exceed 250-300 words.
Ensure that the abstract is self-contained, without abbreviations, footnotes, or incomplete references. Include keywords throughout, but make sure the writing still flows naturally.
You should also avoid including any images, background information or technical terms that may not be understood without further explanation.
The abstract should be submitted to this email address: young.socialworkers24@gmail.com
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