Overview of Conference Events

Below is a brief overview of ICPR7, covering the events leading up to the conference, key highlights during the main conference, and activities following it.

For details on Speakers and programmes, please refer to the specific programme pages. 

 

DATE:
Throughout 2025 & 2026
1.

[Completed] Uniqueness of Practice Research

By the International Community of Practice Research Board

  • 21 February 2025
    2pm - 3.30pm
2.

[Completed] 12-Steps to Do Practice Research

By Prof. Lynette Joubert

  • 5 May 2025
    2pm - 3.30pm
3.

Randomised Controlled Trials of Social Interventions

By Prof. Martin Webber and Team, The University of York

  • 19 September 2025
    5pm - 6.30pm
4.

Qualitative Practice Research – Dialogical Analysis

By Associate Prof. Sui Ting Kong & Team,

Durham University

  • 1 December 2025
    5pm - 6.30pm
5.

General AI and Qualitative Data Analysis

By Prof. Christa Fouche & Prof. Laura Chubb,

University of Auckland

  • 2 February 2026
    2pm - 3.30pm
6.

Service Users and Others Involvement in Practice Research

Dr Sidsel Therese Natland, Oslo Metropolitan University

  • 6 April 2026
    2pm - 3.30pm
DATE:
6 July 2026
1.

Pre-Conference Practice Research Institute

By Prof. Bowen McBeath, Portland State University

  • 10am - 5pm
6.

The “Doing” of Participation in Practice-Research

By Prof. Christa Fouché and Prof. Laura Chubb, University of Auckland

  • 2pm - 5pm
2.

How to Use Randomized Experiments to Evaluate Social Work Practice Outcomes

By Prof. Bruce Thyer, Florida State University

  • 10am - 1pm
7.

Theorising from Practice: Qualitative Approaches

By Dr Sui Ting Kong, Durham University

  • 2pm - 5pm
3.

Understanding Therapists Effects: Why Are Some Therapists Better Than Others?

By Prof. Rick Miller, Brigham Young University

  • 10am - 1pm
8.

Becoming an Outstanding Marriage and Family Therapist: Lessons I Have Learned During My 40 Years as a Therapist

By Prof. Rick Miller, Brigham Young University

  • 2pm - 5pm
4.

Challenges and Opportunities of Practice Research: Assessing Multiple-Family Therapy for Families of Mental Health Challenges in Hong Kong

By Emeritus Prof. Joyce Ma, Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • 10am - 1pm
5.

Blended Mode Group Body/Mind/Spirit Therapy for TCM Stagnation Syndrome and Clinical Data Mining

By Prof. Ng Siu Man, Hong Kong Association of Schools of Social Work

  • 10am - 1pm
9.

Strengthening Health Social Work Practice Research through the Academic–Practitioner Model

By Prof. Lynette Joubert, The University of Melbourne

  • 10am - 1pm
DATE:
7 - 9 July 2026
9.30am - 10.50am

Keynotes

A keynote will open each day of the conference, with a final one closing the event – all delivered by distinguished speakers to inspire reflection on the theme of Change and Inclusion Across Sectors and Contexts Through Practice Research.

  • Auditorium
11am - 12.30pm

Workshops, PechaKucha, Practice Research Collaboratives (PRCs), and Roundtables

Engaging spaces for sharing experiences, deepening understanding, and advancing dialogue on practice research in relation to change and inclusion.

  • Various SUSS Classrooms/SUSS Board Room (Roundtables)
12.30pm - 2pm

Lunch: Food, Fun and Friendship

  • SUSS Foyer
2pm - 3pm

Parallel Plenaries

Parallel plenaries will offer tailored insights into practice research in social work, fostering rich interaction and exchange around the theme of change and inclusion.

  • SUSS Blk C Classrooms
3.30pm - 5.30pm

Workshops, PechaKucha, and Collaborative Practice Research (CPR) Meetings

  • SUSS Blk C Classrooms
DATE:
10 July 2026
Master Workshop 1

Clinically Data-Mining Available Randomized Experimental Data: From Effect Size to Practice Decision-Making

By Emeritus Prof. Irwin Epstein, Prof. Herman Lo,

Prof. Siu-man Ng

Master Workshop 2

What Lies Beneath: Using Critical Reflection to Research Hidden Influences in Practice

By Prof. Jan Fook

Community Partner Showcase

Engage with local Social Service Organisations (SSOs) to discover how collaborative research and practice are transforming service delivery and driving meaningful impact in Singapore.

Programme Booklet

A comprehensive, easy to download set of information about the conference.

Coming Soon!

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