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13th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference Registration

Research conference registration now open

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference.

The event will take place on 11 March, 2026 at Riddel Hall, Belfast.

This event is the pinnacle of the social work and social care calendar, with research and innovation a key part of the agenda.

This year, keynote speakers include Dr Donald Macaskill from Glasgow, Dr Kenneth Burns from Cork, Professor Paul Best, Dr Gerry Marshall from Queens University, Carole Kirk and Jonathan Dillon from Northern Health and Social Care Trust.

The conference will also include oral and poster presentations, networking opportunities and the opportunity to share and disseminate research and evidence.

Please note, places at the conference are limited and reserved on a first come, first served basis.

A waiting list will be created once we reach our capacity but not a place guarantee.

We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Click the button below to book your place

Further Info: If you require assistance in booking your place, please contact Andriana Alkiviadou, at: SWSCResearchConference@hscni.net.

Service notice

Our online services are experiencing intermittent downtime. We hope to have services back to normal as soon as possible. For registrants and employers, for urgent matters you can email: registration@niscc.hscni.net and or call our advisory line on 028 9536 2600. Thank you for your patience.