isit of Dr. Denise MacDermott, Ulster University, Belfast | Invite

4th December 2024

Dear All,

Sub: Visit of Dr. Denise MacDermott, Ulster University, Belfast, to MCC, tomorrow, Thursday, 5th December 2024 – Reg.

Dr Denise MacDermott, Reader in Social Work with Ulster University, Belfast, UK, will be visiting us in Campus tomorrow from 10.30 onwards.

About Dr. Denise

Dr. Denise has published articles and book chapters making important contributions to the field of social work education. She is committed to promoting civic engagement, volunteering and social justice, and she is actively involved in fundraising projects.

She is an experienced peer reviewer for several leading social work journals including International Social Work, British Journal of Social Work, Social Work Education and Health Promotion International.

Her innovations include

Inclusive assessments within social work education

Social Work Placement Professional Competence Model

Peer Learning Bubble Model

Shared Stories Narrative Model

DOIRE (Discovering Opportunities in Returning to Education) project in partnership with Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum.

Adults Learning Together (ALT Project) Community Engagement Project.

If you are interested in pursuing your Master’s Programme in the UK, you are welcome to take part in the interactions with Dr. Denise.

Kindly confirm your participation by sending an email to Prof. Arun Kumar, Associate Dean of International Programmes, on his email id – adip@mcc.edu.in

Warm regards,

Office of International Programmes

MCC 

International Webinar with Ulster University, Belfast, UK

International Webinar by Department of Social Work (SFS)

16th October 2024 | A Report

The Department of Social Work (SFS), in collaboration with the Office of International Programmes, MCC, organized an International Webinar on the theme, “Opportunities for Social Work in UK”, on 16th October 2024 from 2 pm to 3.25 pm via Microsoft Teams.

The meeting commenced at 14:00 IST, with Vignesh from the 2nd year BSW program serving as the master of Ceremonies. He welcomed the participants and initiated the proceedings with the college prayer.

Following the prayer, Vignesh invited Dr. Janice Shiji, Assistant Professor in charge, to deliver the welcome address.

Abhishek from the 2nd year BSW then introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Denise MacDermott, Reader in Social Work, Ulster University, Belfast, UK. Dr. Denise provided an insightful presentation on Ulster University, its course offerings, and the available scholarships. She also discussed various opportunities for students, covering topics such as admissions, scholarships, dormitory facilities, fees, and employment prospects.

The Meet was attended by 136 participants. Following the presentation, a question-and-answer session took place, focusing on scholarships, the enrollment process, accommodation, fee structures, and career opportunities.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Shiya Justin from the 2nd year BSW program, after which the meeting concluded at 15:25 IST

The Invitation of the International Webinar