universities were churning out "crap" Social Workers. His exact wording was: "(...) all these academics turning out crap social workers writing to the Guardian". The booing was initiated by Harry Ferguson, professor of Social Work at the University of Nottingham. He said: "Now I'm going to take a bit of a risk here – I thought a collective bonding experience would be for us on the count of three to all go 'boo'.". Ferguson stated that Wood's remark was "appalling", arguing that Social Work needs an alternative narrative to the constant negativity that surrounds the profession. References External links Site of the ADCS Living people 1954 births Alumni of the University of York British social workers Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Knights Bachelor People from Stepney Labour Party (UK) councillors Councillors in the London Borough of Camden