-
New consortium aims to transform social work field education in northern Ontario
GeneralSchool of Social WorkA new collaboration led by Talena Jackson, Field Education Manager in Nipissing University’s School of Social Work, is set to transform social work field education across northern Ontario. The Northern Ontario Field Social Work Education Consortium brings together field education staff from Nipissing University, Algoma University, Laurentian University and Lakehead University with a shared goal. -
Nipissing University students and faculty collaborate on inclusive practices in disability and social work
GeneralSchool of Social WorkNipissing researchers are helping to shine a light on the importance of inclusivity in research. This commitment was on display at the PARN Research Camp, held this past October at Brock University’s St. Catharines campus, where students, researchers, and allies gathered to explore inclusive and participatory research methods. This immersive, three-day event shared insights and skills to improve research practices focused on enhancing the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. -
Nipissing University unveils state of the art simulation centre
GeneralSchool of NursingSchool of Social WorkCriminal JusticeToday, Nipissing University celebrated the opening of the George and Helen Vari Simulation Centre, an immersive and interactive learning environment designed to replicate a variety of real-life situations and procedures for students and professionals from various disciplines, including nursing, social work, and criminal justice. -
Social work education strengthened in North as School of Social Work at Nipissing University granted First Accreditation
GeneralSchool of Social WorkNipissing University’s School of Social Work has reached a new milestone, becoming the most recent program in Canada to be accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education’s (CASWE) Commission on Accreditation. -
Film screening aims to expand conversations on ending violence against women
GeneralSchool of Social WorkNipissing University’s School of Social Work, in partnership with the Nipissing Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee (VAWCC) and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, invite members of the community to attend the Smallest Steps Film Screening and Community Networking event on Monday, March 6 at 10 a.m. in the Nipissing University Theatre (100 College Drive, North Bay, ON). -
Hilary & Galen Weston Foundation grants $400,000 to Nipissing University to establish rare dementia support service
School of Social WorkResearchThe Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation has granted $400,000 to Nipissing University to support the establishment and growth of a new a support service for Canadians living with rare and young onset dementia called Rare Dementia Support Canada (RDS Canada).
