International Summer School 2018

Social Work and Social Science from a Global Perspective

Social work has become a global profession. The transnational nature of issues such as poverty, immigration, violence, and environmental degradation require a global perspective.

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Travelling to and in Rovaniemi

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The International Summer School in Rovaniemi, Finland now in its 21^st year, enables students and professionals in social work and related human service fields to explore the meanings, practices and implications of social work from a global perspective. A multinational cohort of students and faculty create an enriching environment for expanding and deepening understanding of global issues and how social workers can work collaboratively to address them. Participants engage in lectures, small group discussions and informal interaction. They learn about issues and challenges faced by social workers in different parts of the world and innovative responses to them. In addition, participants have opportunities to travel throughout Finland learning about its progressive social welfare system and social work services and experiencing Finland’s environmental and cultural treasures.

Since 1998, more than 900 students from approximately 45 countries have participated in the summer school. Student evaluations consistently rate the program as a highly meaningful and valuable educational experience, in some cases even life changing!

We invite you to consider participating in this unique educational experience.

Stanley Witkin

Leader, International Summer School
Faculty (part-time), School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Emeritus Professor of Social Work, University of Vermont, USA
President, Global Partnership for Transformative Social Work, www.gptsw.net

Heli Valokivi

Professor
University of Lapland
Department of Social Work
P.O.Box 122
FIN-96101 Rovaniemi
Finland
Tel: +358 (0) 40 484 4257
forename.surname@ulapland.fi

Kaisa Thessler