International Summer School 2023

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.

Johanna M. Hefel

Kelly Melekis

Team International Summer School of Social Work from a Global Perspective
MSW, PhD
Associate Professor and MSW Program Coordinator
Department of Social Work; College of Education and Social Services
University of Vermont, USA
U.S. Fulbright Scholar
Global Partnership for Transformative Social Work Board Member
kelly.melekis@uvm.edu

Henna Pirskanen

Eveliina Harju

Team International Summer School of Social Work from a Global Perspective
Summer School Intern
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Lapland
eveliina.harju(at)ulapland.fi

Syed Musa Kajim Nuri

Team International Summer School of Social Work from a Global Perspective
PhD Student, Summer School Intern
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Lapland
snuri(at)ulapland.fi

Eve Orhanli

Team International Summer School of Social Work from a Global Perspective
M.Soc.Sc.
University Teacher in Social Work
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Lapland
eve.orhanli(at)ulapland.fi

Katriina Sirkka

Program

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Travelling to and in Rovaniemi

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The International Summer School in Rovaniemi, Finland now in its 24th 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 1 000 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.