Event Summary

CSWDSN 2025 Annual Conference

The CSWDSN 2025 Annual Conference is set to be an enriching gathering featuring stimulating discussions, networking sessions, and profound presentations. The conference will occur in Toronto, ON, hosted by the University of Toronto, York University, and McMaster University. It is a prime chance for doctoral students in social work to engage with critical matters in the field.

This year's pre-conference workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025.

A networking dinner is planned for Friday, May 2, 2025, with the venue to be revealed shortly.

Conference Venue

📍Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

📍McMaster 180 Bloor Location, Toronto, ON

Transportation Information

• Adjacent subway stations: St. George, Museum, Queen’s Park
• UP Express from Pearson Airport to Union Station (25 min)
• TTC subway from Union Station to St. George Station (10 min)

Registration Details

📝 Deadline for Registration: April 26, 2025!

• Doctoral Students: $50 (Access to the entire conference, pre-conference workshop, and networking dinner).
• Guests for Networking Dinner: $30 (Applicable for guests, faculty, and colleagues).
• Pre-Conference Workshop (May 1): Limited availability (50 attendees).

Conference Theme & Schedule

Theme: "Reimagining Social Work: Innovative and Decolonized Approaches for a Just Future"

Participants will delve into innovative and decolonized practices within social work research and implementation.

📅 Overview of the Program:

• Day 1 (May 1): Pre-Conference Workshop – Professional Development & Career Planning
• Day 2 (May 2): Keynote Panel for Doctoral Students | Conference | Networking Dinner
• Day 3 (May 3): Poster Presentations | Round Tables | Various Presentations
• Day 4 (May 4): Presentations | Closing of the Conference

Pre-Conference Workshop (May 1, 2025)

📍 Location: Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Workshop Focus: Pathways to Impact: Social Work PhD Networking and Career Planning

This pre-conference workshop will kick off the conference experience specifically for PhD students in Social Work, with sessions including:

• A panel with PhD alumni from academia, government, and policy fields.
• Interactive group discussions on career options, networking, and professional growth.

Conference (May 2-4, 2025)

📍 Location: McMaster 180 Bloor Location, Toronto, ON
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

🔹 Limited Attendance! Early registration is encouraged to guarantee participation.

Stay Updated

🔗 For further information and updates:
📢 CSWDSN Facebook Group
🌐 CSWDSN Website

Anticipation is building for the gathering in Toronto for CSWDSN 2025! 🚀

Contact Information

For any questions, the conference co-chairs can be contacted as follows:

University of Toronto

📧 Rasnat Chowdhury: rasnat.chowdhury@mail.utoronto.ca
📧 Yahan Yang: yhan.yang@mail.utoronto.ca

York University

📧 Adrienne Young: anyoung@yorku.ca
📧 Kamilah Clayton: kclayton@yorku.ca

McMaster University

📧 Anjali Upadhya-O'Brien: upadhyas@mcmaster.ca
📧 Kusum Bhatta: bhattk18@mcmaster.ca
📧 Rochelle Maurice: maurir1@mcmaster.ca