Hello future agents of change!
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Student Conference of our faculty, organized by the Department of Social Work: ”The Future of Social Work in Motion: Advocacy, Action and Transformation’’.
Social work is never unchanging; it is a profession defined by constant evolution. Today, the challenges we are facingrequire more than just observation, they demand advocacy for the people who are marginalized, concrete and decisive action in volatile situations, and the power to drive social change tobroken systems.
As students, you are the architects of this evolution. If you are a social work student and an aspiring practitioner, this conference is your chance to present fresh perspectives, advocate for innovative ideas, and develop the essential communication skills for a successful career in the social sciences.
Recommended Topics:
1. Diversity in Contemporary Society: Exploring LGBTQ+ studies, cultural competence, and ethnic studies.
2. Human Rights & Intersectionality: Women’s and children’s rights, fighting discrimination, and ensuring access to mental health.
3. Gerontology: Addressing the challenges and opportunities of an aging population.
4. Deviance, Justice, and Criminality: Analyzing bullying/cyberbullying, substance abuse, and pathways to rehabilitation and social reintegration.
5. A Society in Crisis: Navigating migration, climate change, humanitarian aid in conflicts, digital challenges, and socio-economic deprivation.
6. Adaptive Competencies: Developing the tools needed for social work in volatile and unpredictable contexts.
7. Resilient Competencies: Strengthening modern social work practice through coping mechanisms and professional resilience.
Please keep in mind that while we’ve highlighted these core themes, this list is meant to be a springboard, not a boundary. Social work is a vast and ever-evolving field, so if you have a fresh perspective or a unique research topic that fits our „In Motion” theme, even if it isn’t explicitly mentioned above, we absolutely want to see it. Consider this list short but not limitative; we can’t wait to be surprised by your innovative ideas!
The aim of the conference:
The aim of ” The Future of Social Work in Motion: Advocacy, Action and Transformation” conference is to bring to the forefront the voices of young researchers. We seek to explore how social work practice and policy can transition from traditional methods to transformative actions that meet the needs of a modern, complex society.
o Deadline for sending the abstracts: 15.04.2026.
o Notification of acceptance: 29.04.2026.
The conference will take place onsite only. There is no charge for attending/presenting at the conference. The organizers will provide light refreshments for the 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:
o English
o 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
Contact Information:
Site: youngsocialwork
