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Collaborate | Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing

The Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing takes commissions from partners who want to research and evaluate aspects of their own activity.

Our breadth of knowledge exchange is illustrated by the range of partners that we work with in communities which includes the public sector organisations in health and wellbeing and third sector organisations. We work with our partners to enhance policies, services and processes to support innovation through engagement. 

Our enterprise and engagement activities occur through a variety of approaches such as workforce development, research, consultancy and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP). Our expertise is underpinned by research and professional practice in the following areas:

  • Children, family and communities
  • Disability
  • Early Years
  • Education – School and Post Compulsory Sector
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Public and Community Health
  • Participatory Social Research and Evaluation

 Discover how you can work with our expert academics to enhance your organisation.

Current Research & Consultancy

Find out more about some of the on-going work within the department:

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Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
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Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

At Northumbria University, our higher and degree apprenticeships are more than a learning programme; they are a partnership. We work with organisations to create courses that meet the demands of businesses.

 

CPD
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CPD and Short Courses

Our Continual Professional Development (CPD) courses are designed to open up exciting new possibilities for individuals and organisations. By increasing skills and knowledge and introducing new ways of thinking and working we create impact in performance at all levels.

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Launch of The Regeneration Shop in Chopwell. Sarah Cotton, Senior Programmes Manager at Chopwell Regeneration Group; Jennine Wilson, Lecturer in Fashion and Senior Technician at Northumbria University; Hal Convery, Shop Manager at The Regeneration Shop; Crystal Hicks, Executive Director of Chopwell Regeneration Group; Gayle Cantrell, Assistant Professor BA Fashion Communication at Northumbria University; Sophie Wetherell, Assistant Professor BA Fashion / MA Fashion Design at Northumbria University; Emma Jane Goldsmith Assistant Professor BA Fashion / MA Fashion Design at Northumbria University; Professor Anne Peirson-Smith, Head of Fashion at Northumbria University.
Professor Matthew Johnson.
A three-year research project, led by academics from Northumbria University, aims to better connect the care system and expand it include creative health approaches such as art, crafts, sports, gardening or cooking to provide holistic support tailored to individuals. Getty Images.
Research led by Northumbria academics shines a light on the impact of moving patients from hospitals to care homes during the pandemic. Photo - Getty Images
Researchers secure funds for brain health study on military veterans
New project to improve data on veteran health and social care provision in the UK
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Research with the North East Ambulance Service aims to support callers experiencing loneliness.

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