The Future of Social Work in Motion: Advocacy, Action and Transformation

Hello enthusiastic students,

We are happy to announce the upcoming Student Conference, and we are excited to invite you to one of the most important educational events: The Future of Social Work in Motion: Advocacy, Action and Transformation.

As future social workers, students of the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that can help shape the future of this profession. Through presentations, you will have the opportunity to develop your communication skills—essential in the work of a social worker—as well as the ability to present and defend your own perspectives and ideas. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop yourself, learn more about who you are, and discover how you can help others.

Date: 14th May 2026, 11:00 – 16:00 Location: Open space, 4th floor

12:00 – 13:00 Keynote lecture by Tara Polane and Emile Metselaar from the Leiden University of Applied Sciences: Behind Behavior: Stories of Trauma, Addiction and the Power of Social Work (Location: Open space, 4th floor)

Full conference program: https://youngsocialwork.wordpress.com/