Morag Faulds Lecture
Professor Robert Adams, delivers ‘Inaugural Morag Faulds Memorial Lecture’
One of the UK’s leading Professor’s of social work, Professor Robert Adams, delivered University of the West of Scotland’s prestigious ‘Inaugural Morag Faulds Memorial Lecture’ on Wednesday 10 September 2008.
Robert Adams, who is Professor of Social Work in the School of Health and Social Care at University of Teesside, delivered an address entitled ‘Challenge and Change in Social Work’.
Professor Adams has researched and published widely on Social Work, empowerment, participation and protests by people, over the past 25 years.
The Morag Faulds Memorial Lecture, which will be held annually, has been established to commemorate an approach to social work practice and education, promoted by Morag Faulds. She was instrumental in establishing the first undergraduate social work programme in Scotland in 1975, at the then Paisley College, from which developed the University.
Morag Faulds established a legacy of excellence in practice, placing particular emphasis on the quality of student placements and setting rigorous standards which students were required to meet. Prior to establishing the social work course at the then Paisley College, Morag Faulds worked as a medical social worker in both England and Scotland, subsequently becoming the first Director of Social Work for Inverness-shire. Morag Faulds also contributed to the work of a number of organisations, including chairing Barnardo's policy committee and undertaking the role of founding chairperson of the Scottish Child and Family Association.
A University of the West of Scotland spokesperson said: “We were delighted that Professor Adams delivered this lecture. He has made a significant contribution to the development of social work in the United Kingdom and beyond through his publications and other activities, by focusing upon the key themes and challenges facing the social work profession.
“Morag Faulds was instrumental in the development of our social work provision and we are delighted to be able to recognise her legacy with our annual lecture event.”