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Local Learning Partnerships

Iriss is pleased to be a national partner in the Local Learning Partnerships initiative led by the Scottish Government.   You may have heard about the recent announcement of investment for Test of Change activities to support social work education partners to strengthen and develop…
Published 17 Feb 2026 in News
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Listen up! New look for Iriss.fm podcast

We’ve refreshed and updated Scotland's social services podcast - audio gold on research, projects, people and events related to social work and social care.
Published 15 Jul 2019 in News
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New guide to service user involvement in community justice

A practical guide that can contribute to service innovation, help recovery and support desistance from offending. 
Published 11 Jul 2019 in News
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New Restorative Justice Action Plan

The Scottish Government has published a new Restorative Justice Action Plan, which sets out its vision for high-quality restorative justice services.
Published 8 Jul 2019 in News
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The 'fringe' of inclusive service design

Josie Vallely provides reflections on two Fringe by Design events - the principles of what makes inclusive service design.
Published 2 Jul 2019 in News
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Refugee Week 2019

A celebration of the theme 'Different pasts, shared future' and features Refugee Festival Scotland.
Published 18 Jun 2019 in News
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Rights, relationships and recognition

The Social Work Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition is being held on 12 and 13 June at the Crieff Hydro. 
Published 12 Jun 2019 in News
Scottish Social Services Awards 2019

Achievements of social services celebrated

The Scottish Social Services Awards 2019 was celebrated on 5 June in Edinburgh.
Published 6 Jun 2019 in News
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Social pedagogy's relevance for social welfare

We've published an Iriss Insight on the topic of social pedagogy.
Published 6 Jun 2019 in News
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Communicate with impact

Sign up for a creative 'HOW to communicate with impact' workshop.
Published 24 May 2019 in News
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Come work with us, we're hiring!

We're seeking an Information Specialist and Project Manager (Innovation and Improvement).
Published 22 May 2019 in News

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