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“We discussed the possibility that the organization could list possible research assignments related to their work which our students could base their dissertations on. The student’s work would of course be conducted independently and without any demands from the organization. This is an idea that could also strengthen our internationalization efforts at the School of Social Work, while at the same time providing students with the opportunity to write their dissertations in an applied research context. As for the development of collaborations with NGOs in Nepal, I also believe that they could result in opportunities for work placements for our students on the bachelor’s programme.”
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“I think fieldwork and work placements in Nepal would be an exciting and interesting experience for our students. In Sweden, the field of social work is often confined to government jobs where the social worker is a city official, focused on social services casework. In Nepal, social work is more about community work, mobilization and social entrepreneurship where the social worker – usually on behalf of an aid organization – acts as an advocate, representing the vulnerable and marginalized in society and working to empower these groups and make them aware of their rights in society.”