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We are pleased to welcome you to the 3rd International SWIS Conference (Social Work in Schools), which will take place on 14–15 October 2026 at Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden.

Collaboration, Inclusion and Student Well-Being

The conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to share research, practice-based knowledge, and experiences related to social work in schools from an international perspective.

Conference subthemes include:

• Student Health and Well-Being
• School Anxiety and School Avoidance
• Poverty-Aware Social Work Interventions in Schools
• Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education
• Professional Practice in School Social Work
• Family and Community Engagement
• Global Perspectives on Education and Welfare Policy

We hope you will join us for two inspiring days focused on collaboration, inclusion, and student well-being.

Deadline for abstract submission May 30th, 2026

Please see this link for more information. https://www.miun.se/en/Research/subject-research/social-work/3rd-international-social-work-in-schools-swis-conference-2026/ 

Note: The IJSSW will be hosting a special issue for the conference!