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A world on the move

Join us for a week of exploring the challenges and opportunities of migration for social work. Discover perspectives, implications, and approaches to practice with immigrants and refugees.

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A world on the move

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  1. International University Week at Hanze University Groningen 1st – 4th of May 2017 A world on the move Social Work in times of migration

  2. We face an interesting set of immigration challenges and opportunities: Demographic pressures as many European societies age, a lively and at times tense policy and political debate over questions of identity and immigrant integration, and a unique policy environment that has knit 28 European countries together with regards to the management of outer borders, asylum, and other immigration-related topics (MPI, 2016). More than a million refugees came to Europe in 2015, with war in Syria the single biggest driver. Many governments have been slow to act, and some hostile towards the “swarm” (in David Cameron’s words) of humanity (Guardian, March 15 2016). Now, where does that leave Social Work? Background information

  3. As governments have hesitated, social workers have stepped “into the vacuum,” says Vasilios Ioakimidis, senior lecturer in social work at Durham University. “Across Europe, they have managed to take sides, [supporting] migrants and refugees even where public opinion is against them.” Ruth Stark, president of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), says the SW profession exists to help people work through changes in their lives – and refugees are experiencing some of the most traumatic changes imaginable (Guardian, March 15, 2016). The International University Week Groningen is about WHY, HOW & WHAT does Social Work do with regards to the hardship that migrants and refugees have to overcome. Background information

  4. A world on the move: Social Work in times of migration • Perspectives on migration • Implications for Social Work • Social Work Approaches to Practice with Immigrants and Refugees • Immigrants and Refugees in Society: The Field of Action, Relations, Roles and Status • Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion • Settlement Practice and Ethical Principles IUW theme & sub-topics

  5. Students stay at the Bud Gett Hostel • Teachers at the Martini Hotel Arrival on Sunday April 30th

  6. Registration • Welcome • Introduction of participants • Keynote speakers • Lunch • Workshops • Welcome dinner • Pub crawl Program Monday

  7. Keynote speakers • Lunch • Workshops • Evening off Program Tuesday

  8. Social cultural program. Visits to e.g. • The Wadden Sea • Museum • City tour • Sport activities • Etc. Program Wednesday

  9. Workshops • Afternoon off / optional field visits • Farewell dinner & party Program Thursday

  10. Celebrate Liberation Day in Groningen Optional program on Friday

  11. Both students and teachers pay a fee of €155,- pp • The fee includes: • Accommodation incl. breakfast (Sunday – Friday) • Welcome / Farewell dinner & party • Lunches on Monday and Tuesday • Field visits + social and cultural activities • Dinner on Wednesday (teachers only) • Extra costs to stay till Saturday are €32,50 per person (excl. city tax of €1,40 per person per night) Costs

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