Meeting Social Work in Perspective: History, Ethics and Professional Practice
The event reflects on the history, ethics and contemporary challenges of Social Work, bringing together specialists and students
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
As part of the celebrations of World Social Work Day 2026, the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work will promote the event entitled “Social Work in Perspective: History, Ethics and Professional Practice” at Lusófona University - Porto University Centre, at Polo 3.
This initiative aims to promote a space for critical reflection on the historical, ethical and contemporary challenges of professional practice in Social Work, bringing together different perspectives and experiences.
Programme
10:00 am | Opening Session
- President of the Portuguese Order of Social Workers, Professor Fernanda Rodrigues
- Director of FCESE, Professor Diana Dias
- Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Professor Cristiana Almeida
10:30 am | Panel 1 - Ethics and Professional Practice in Social Work: Contemporary Challenges
- Ethical Challenges for Social Workers in the Face of Societal Changes and New Social Policies, Professor Berta Granja
- Professional Practice and Ethical Issues, Dr Sandra Barbosa
- Moderator: Professor Mónica Teixeira
12:00 pm | Tuna Universidade Lusófona
12:30 pm | Lunch
2:00 pm | Panel 2 - History and Professional Regulation: The Path and Recognition of Social Work
- Contributions to the History of Social Work in the Final Years of the Estado Novo - Social Work in the Municipal Neighbourhoods of Porto, Professor Teresa Alves
- Professional Regulation: The Path and Recognition of Social Workers, Professor Sónia Guadalupe
- Moderator: Professor Eva Chaves
4:00 pm | Community Intervention Practices in Social Work: Student Experiences
- Moderator: Professor Ana Paula Caetano
5:00 pm | Closing Session
