Series of events to help inspire next generation of 鈥楥hangemakers鈥
Wed 18 December, 2024The 亚色视频 will be presenting a series of thought-provoking events throughout January and March 2025 to inspire young minds and provide networking opportunities for current students interested in the world of social policy.
In January, the Changemakers will be hosting their first 2025 event in the form of a 鈥楤lack Criminology Network鈥 that will allow the next generation of ambassadors to meet and liaise with their peers. Come March, the group will be hosting a variety of interesting activities including a book launch with the University鈥檚 Dr Joy White in conversation with Dr Sireita Mullings (Co-Leader of the Changemaker events), the annual Festival of Applied Social Sciences, and a celebration for World Social Work Day.
Offering change-making and career-inspired events such as book launches, film screenings, Q&As and cultural events, the University鈥檚 School of Applied Social Sciences (SASS) aims to support students throughout these extra-curricular activities, with a key focus on shared experiences.
Dr Roma Thomas 鈥 Principal Lecturer and Co-Leader of the University鈥檚 #SASS Changemakers group 鈥 commented: 鈥淲e believe that all our students are 鈥榗hange makers鈥 鈥 people who make a difference in their communities, families and the wider world. Our #SASS Changemaker initiative aims to support the work that current and former students are involved in, both on and off campus, and as a means to enhance student employability prospects here in our region.鈥
This is the third #SASS Changemaker series of extra-curricular seminars, featuring more than 25 scheduled events. These are held regularly to help develop students鈥 learning and awareness of topical and current social issues, as well as involving recent graduates and educational partners.
Previous events have included a study of 鈥楤lack Trailblazers鈥 and a celebration of youth workers, as well as film screenings and dance events commemorating Black History Month.
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