SUSS Podcast

Can social mobility and social compact work together to create a more inclusive society?  In the second episode of the Thought Starters podcast series, Mr Ho Han Peng, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Social Good at SUSS , and Mr Jai Prakash Ramalingam, Associate Lecturer in the Social Work Programme at the SR Nathan School of Human Development , return to explore these intersections.  The...

The Forward Singapore exercise and the concept of social compact have become central to Singapore’s national narrative in recent years. As the nation approaches its 60th year of independence and with a new generation of leaders at the helm, the question arises: how can we redefine our social compact to foster a deeper sense of belonging in our society? In the first episode of the Thought Starters...

The traditional linear economy model based on ‘take-make-waste’ is increasingly unsustainable in the built environment domain. Embracing circularity is not an option but urgently needed to secure a greener future.  In this podcast, Dr Sheila Conejos, Head of Facilities Management at SUSS School of Science and Technology, and Cynthia Chang, Head, Office of Service-Learning & Community Engagemen...

The traditional linear economy model based on ‘take-make-waste’ is increasingly unsustainable in the built environment domain. Embracing circularity is not an option but urgently needed to secure a greener future.  In this podcast, Associate Professor Sheila Conejos, from SUSS School of Science and Technology and SUSS Office of Service-Learning's Cynthia Chang, discuss the shift towards a cir...

Corruption in its multifaceted forms continues to be a dynamic problem plaguing many countries and businesses around the world. The Covid-19 pandemic did further exacerbate this, with technology being a double-edged sword in the proliferation and mitigation of corruption. Join Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor Soh Kee Hean, Head of Criminal Investigation Minor, from S...

Corruption in its multifaceted forms continues to be a dynamic problem plaguing many countries and businesses around the world. The Covid-19 pandemic did further exacerbate this, with technology being a double-edged sword in the proliferation and mitigation of corruption. Join Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor Soh Kee Hean, Head of Criminal Investigation Minor, from S...

In this two-part podcast, we have Associate Professor Tan Chong Hui, Head of Finance programme at SUSS School of Business, Shadab Taiyabi, President of Singapore FinTech Association, and Bryan Lim, founder of SUSS FinTech Interest Group, share how the FinTech landscape has shifted over the last decade and discuss the advancement and rapid changes that are taking place in the sector.  

In this two-part podcast, we have Associate Professor Tan Chong Hui, Head of Finance programme at SUSS School of Business, Shadab Taiyabi, President of Singapore FinTech Association, and Bryan Lim, founder of SUSS FinTech Interest Group, share how the FinTech landscape has shifted over the last decade and discuss the advancement and rapid changes that are taking place in the sector.  

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the changes in the way we communicate. Today, we are communicating online more often than before, especially with people of different cultures and linguistics around the world. These days, we can easily communicate with someone from another country via online meetings instead of meeting them face to face. In this podcast, Associate Professor Susan Xu Yun, Head...

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the changes in the way we communicate. Today, we are communicating online more often than before, especially with people of different cultures and linguistics around the world. These days, we can easily communicate with someone from another country via online meetings instead of meeting them face to face. In this podcast, Associate Professor Susan Xu Yun, Head...

As our world grows more connected, the need to build a better understanding with people from various cultures becomes more important. Can literacy aid this cause and benefit the future of society at large? In this episode, Duriya Aziz, Senior Vice President at Scholastic and an SUSS alumni & valedictorian, evaluates the significance books continue to hold in modern times. She asserts that tech...

As our world grows more connected, the need to build a better understanding with people from various cultures becomes more important. Can literacy aid this cause and benefit the future of society at large? In this episode, Duriya Aziz, Senior Vice President at Scholastic and an SUSS alumni & valedictorian, evaluates the significance books continue to hold in modern times. She asserts that tech...

Fake news used to be a joke until it was difficult to tell if the information was accurate or not. When a global infodemic accompanied the COVID-19 outbreak, people had difficulty finding credible guidance when they needed it. In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, discusses the impact of fake news and the future of truth an...

Fake news used to be a joke until it was difficult to tell if the information was accurate or not. When a global infodemic accompanied the COVID-19 outbreak, people had difficulty finding credible guidance when they needed it. In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, discusses the impact of fake news and the future of truth an...

In today’s startup culture, money-making is not always of top priority. The excitement of innovation and the potential to do good for the community are compelling the new generation. In this episode, Kenneth Yap, Venture Builder Lead at SUSS, Sang Shin, Director of Digital Innovation at Temasek, and  Valerian Fauvel, Co-founder of Jumanji Studio,  discuss what drives new ventures to put positive i...

In today’s startup culture, money-making is not always of top priority. The excitement of innovation and the potential to do good for the community are compelling the new generation. In this episode, Kenneth Yap, Venture Builder Lead at SUSS, Sang Shin, Director of Digital Innovation at Temasek, and  Valerian Fauvel, Co-founder of Jumanji Studio,  discuss what drives new ventures to put positive i...

Young people are spending more time on digital and social media, no thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. Yet, dangers and risks remain even as they learn to use the Internet responsibly. So how can they navigate these challenges that await them? In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen and Dr Victor Seah from SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences provide insights into the digital generation...

Young people are spending more time on digital and social media, no thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. Yet, dangers and risks remain even as they learn to use the Internet responsibly. So how can they navigate these challenges that await them? In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen and Dr Victor Seah from SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences provide insights into the digital generation...

The tidying movement has taken the world by storm, especially during the pandemic. Many cited famous tidying guru Marie Kondo as an influence. But is there a more profound force at work driving the widespread appeal of tidying, de-cluttering, and organisation? In this episode, Dr. Victor Seah, Deputy Head of the Psychology Programme at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, explores...

The tidying movement has taken the world by storm, especially during the pandemic. Many cited famous tidying guru Marie Kondo as an influence. But is there a more profound force at work driving the widespread appeal of tidying, de-cluttering, and organisation? In this episode, Dr. Victor Seah, Deputy Head of the Psychology Programme at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, explores...

Increasing aging populations are changing economies and societies worldwide. With higher education levels and improved purchasing power, the older generation is fast becoming a valuable driver for building social capital and bringing the Longevity Economy into effect. In this two-part episode, Dr. Kelvin Tan, Senior Lecturer of Gerontology at SUSS, and Mr. Wong Kai Wen, Senior Planner of Strategic...

Increasing aging populations are changing economies and societies worldwide. With higher education levels and improved purchasing power, the older generation is fast becoming a valuable driver for building social capital and bringing the Longevity Economy into effect. In this two-part episode, Dr. Kelvin Tan, Senior Lecturer of Gerontology at SUSS, and Mr. Wong Kai Wen, Senior Planner of Strategic...

Increasing aging populations are changing economies and societies worldwide. With higher education levels and improved purchasing power, the older generation is fast becoming a valuable driver for building social capital and bringing the Longevity Economy into effect. In this two-part episode, Dr. Kelvin Tan, Senior Lecturer of Gerontology at SUSS, and Mr. Wong Kai Wen, Senior Planner of Strategic...

With mental health issues coming into the spotlight, agencies are seeing a growing demand for counselling services. Why and how do therapists get into the profession? In this episode, Associate Professor Timothy Sim, hosts SUSS graduates of the Master of Counselling Programme (MCOU) – Anand Prabhu and Karon Ng to discuss their journeys as counsellors. They also share how they apply their acquired...

The big changes we’ve seen in technology have cascaded into our living rooms, dining tables and the desks in our bedrooms, turning them into classrooms. With online learning, schoolchildren are learning about the lifecycle of butterflies; and adults are listening to lectures on business analytics – all from the comfort of home.  The disruption that technology brings is a game-changer in education....