Alumni profiles for the Institute of Applied Social Studies, School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham. http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/alumni.aspx?RelatedItemsList_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/keir-alexis.aspx Early highlights of my career include working with the Greater London Association of Disabled People (GLAD) and then spending two years with the Deaf Association of New Zealand, having been inspired to work abroad during my studies in Birmingham. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:39:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/keir-alexis.aspx alumni profile Alexis Keir School of Social Policy University of Birmingham social work SWORK MSocSci study social work iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/brown-alix.aspx As an independent social work consultant, trainer and psychotherapist, this work continues to evolve and I see more young people benefit. Currently I am doing further training in animal assisted therapy in order to work with young people whose sexual behaviour relates to deeper issues such as attachment and abuse. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/brown-alix.aspx alumni profile Alix Brown School of Social Policy University of Birmingham social work SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/foka-amanda.aspx My career after graduation has taken a promising start with my first job with the United Nations. Understanding of the concept of inequality and social exclusion is key in my work with the UN. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:18:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/foka-amanda.aspx alumni profile MA social work School of Social Policy University of Birmingham social work SWORK Amanda Foka iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/seeley-beth.aspx The most positive aspects of my social work degree were the range of practical placements I was provided with from the University, which meant I got to observe and get involved in many different areas. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/seeley-beth.aspx alumni profile Beth Seeley BA Social Work social work SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/halton-clare.aspx I work as a Social Worker in Australia for an NGO - The Salvation Army in Melbourne - as a programme coordinator for an education service provider for young people in residential care, who are no longer attached to a mainstream education setting due to their behaviour. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/halton-clare.aspx Clare Halton social work MA social work alumni profile School of Social Policy alumni SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/mallett-gemma.aspx The service user and carer involvement was brilliant and I learned a lot from their experiences of good and bad social work practice. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:33:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/mallett-gemma.aspx alumni BA Social Work School of Social Policy social work Gemma Mallett SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/cheese-laura.aspx I am working for Birmingham Local Authority in the Children and Families Directorate. I am a Social Worker in a Safeguarding Team. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/cheese-laura.aspx Laura Cheese alumni alumni profile BA Social Work social work programme undergraduate social work social work SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/gill-lydia.aspx The Social Work Degree prepared me for my practice in respect of the legislation and law. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/gill-lydia.aspx alumni alumni profile Lydia Gill BA Social Work social work SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/aksar-nafisa.aspx I feel that the opportunities that I have been given in terms of my work experience and also the theoretical knowledge, has really helped in my role as I am able to draw on things that I have learnt, to do my job as a social worker more effectively. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:22:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/aksar-nafisa.aspx alumni alumni profile BA Social Work Nafisa Aksar social work social worker social work course SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/reynolds-amy.aspx I am working as an International Volunteers Coordinator for an Indian based charity called PAVE. PAVE work to empower the lives of the poorest individuals in North India. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:09:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/reynolds-amy.aspx alumni profile Amy Reynolds BA Social Policy IASS Institute of Applied Social Studies School of Social Policy University of Birmingham UK SOCPOL iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/cresswell-caroline.aspx I've recently started my PhD here in Social Policy. The decision to come to university as a mature student has definitely changed the course of my life. There's not much else I'd rather be doing! Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/cresswell-caroline.aspx alumni profile Caroline Cresswell BA Social Policy School of Social Policy University of Birmingham UK social policy SOCPOL iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/wilson-george.aspx I took the single honours social policy degree. Over the course of my studies, I enjoyed the criminal justice modules and developed a particular interest in British Security Policy and Counter Terrorism, a topic which I chose to form the focus of my final year dissertation in which I explored the impacts of Security Policies upon British Muslims. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/wilson-george.aspx George Wilson BA Social Policy University of Birmingham alumni profile School of Social Policy UK SOCPOL iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/smith-josie.aspx I gained a place at the University of Birmingham through the Access to Birmingham (A2B) Scheme and chose the Social Policy programme due to its highly contemporary and interdisciplinary nature. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/smith-josie.aspx alumni profile BA Social Policy Josie Smith SOCPOL University of Birmingham social policy UK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/begum-naila.aspx I would thoroughly recommend the degree, as the expertise and knowledge that I gained from studying Social Policy has opened up an excellent career path for me which is a priceless asset to have in today's competitive world. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/begum-naila.aspx BA Social Policy Naila Begum alumni profile University of Birmingham UK social policy social policy degree SOCPOL iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/ahmed-naqeeb.aspx Since completing my degree, I have undertaken a three month research internship at the Young Foundation, been offered a further research internship at the New Local Government Network (a 'think tank' involved in local government research) and I am currently working at my local council as a policy analyst intern. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/ahmed-naqeeb.aspx alumni profile BA Social Policy Institute of Applied Social Studies IASS School of Social Policy SOCPOL iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/hardware-natalie.aspx Becoming a social worker has enabled me to put the information and knowledge gained through my studies into practice. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/hardware-natalie.aspx alumni profile Natalie Hardware BA Social Work IASS Institute of Applied Social Studies School of Social Policy University of Birmingham UK social work SWORK iassalumni http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/townhill-lydia.aspx I think that studying Social Policy gave me a sense of the history that this country has of trying to better itself, of applying the simple truths of loving your neighbour to a whole community, and of having confidence that change can happen. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/alumni/profiles/iass/townhill-lydia.aspx social policy alumni Lydia Townhill BA Social Policy SOCPOL iassalumni