Durham University
IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell has been awarded an Honorary Professor title at Durham University in England. “This is the highest honorary academic title that Durham University offers”, said Dr Vasilios Ioakimidis who leads the MA International Social Work and Community Development. “The role was offered to Dr. Truell in recognition of his contributions to global social work agendas that have driven worldwide policies, actions and campaigns based on social work solutions to global problems. These outcomes have grown the united voice of the profession and elevated the profession’s status in many countries. Our collaboration with Dr Truell confirms Durham University’s commitment to creating an intellectually rigorous environment for international social work students and researchers.”
Rory Truell said, “It is a wonderful to be awarded this Honorary Professor title. I am very much looking forward to working with the team of world class social work educators at Durham who over many years have made such major contributions to the profession. This collaboration will enable more opportunities to develop stronger practitioner links with research, and to build-on the international strategic connections between IFSW structures and academic communities. It will be such a pleasure to be supporting the internationally focused students, advising on research projects/opportunities and being able to co-contribute to the vision of Durham University’s Social Work Programme. I am certain that these exposures will also assist me in better fulfilling my role within IFSW ”.
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