Author: Simon Francis

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New project seeks to save animals from plastic pollution

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Whilst extensive research has previously focused on the impact of plastic pollution in marine environments, its repercussions on land animals remain an underexplored frontier. A new study will take a major step towards unravelling the critical issue of plastic pollution and its far-reaching consequences, especially for animals like livestock and working animals such as donkeys, […]

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Social work students win partial funding reform

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Postgraduate social work students will be able to benefit from reform to the bursaries system in Scotland after a Government announcement. Speaking at the Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW) conference on 29 November, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Angela Constance MSP confirmed that postgraduate students not eligible to receive bursary […]

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Midlands schools’ zero-carbon boost

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The Midlands is set to lead the way in sustainability thanks to the arrival of a new Climate Action Advisor team. The Let’s Go Zero campaign, which unites UK schools working to be zero carbon, has recruited  talented six climate action advisors to lead the regions’ schools in creating and embedding zero- carbon practises. This will […]

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Film highlights value of youth work

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Seven inspiring young people from across the country are sharing their stories of how youth work has transformed their lives as part of a national campaign mounted by the National Youth Agency to raise awareness of the impact of youth work on young people’s lives. The Youth Work in all places and spaces film has […]

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Councils to attend emergency summit

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Over 100 councils will attend an emergency summit taking place on Tuesday 31 October to discuss the escalating social and financial crisis created by the unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation. Hosted by Eastbourne Borough Council and the District Councils’ Network, this summit aims to share insight from the councils attending and will result in a […]

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Social work neurodiversity taskforce meets

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A group of neurodivergent social workers have started work on a new employers’ pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.  With the backing of the Social Workers Union (SWU), the group is drafting a pledge which will encourage employers to recognise the contribution neurodivergent social workers bring to their roles and commit to act towards […]

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The Rooftop returns for your regular dose of good news

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After a summer spent reflecting on how we best use The Rooftop going forward, we’re delighted to be back up and running! We’re returning with the same regular dose of positive news – and with weekly newsletter rounding up the best feel good stories straight to your inbox. And we’ve taken the time to make […]

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Large-scale study shows success of 20mph speed limit

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A study has shown that the rollout of 20mph speed limits across the Scottish Borders has reduced average speeds.

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Students unite to call for English bursary reform

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Hundreds of social work students and recent graduates have joined a call to reform bursaries across England.

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Ocean rowing science challenge inspires local children

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Horndean Junior School spent an afternoon learning about how a non-stop rowing challenge can be used to collect vital scientific data

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