Inspiring Change:

Fayeruz’s Journey of Giving Back to SUSS

Alumni Happenings

Weaving Connections Through Tufting
On 14 September 2024, 32 SUSS alumni and guests gathered for a unique experience – a tufting workshop designed to spark new friendships and
A Day of Fun and Friendship in Johor Bahru: SUSS Alumni’s One-Day Adventure
Our alumni and staff on the recent trip to Johor Bahru!Our alumni recently embarked on an exciting one-day trip to Johor Bahru, experiencing the
Prompting GenAI for Best Results
At your wits end in trying to motivate your child who will be taking his PSLE exam, to study? How can you make his
Ageing Actively Through Exercise Ball Drumming
Bringing a dynamic rhythm to active ageing with Exercise Ball Drumming!A dark overcast did not stop a group of 12 volunteers from coming together
Beyond the 9 to 5: Juggling Family, Career & Education
Leader at work, learner at heart, loving father at home. Nicholas deftly manages his time to further his studies while giving his 100% at
Glorious Past, Prosperous Future: SUSS’s Lunar New Year Celebration
To celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, SUSS organised a dinner celebration at the Stamford Arts Centre on 23 February 2024. Members
Forging Everlasting Bonds: SUSS Launches the Alumni Steering Committee and the Alumni Engagement Committee
SUSS is more than just a campus. It embodies a vibrant tapestry woven with dreams and aspirations of a passionate community. As alumni, you
Learn, Earn, and Return
It was a warm Tuesday evening on 23 January 2024, when the notification sound from my phone broke the silence at 6:00 p.m. It
A heARtwarming Nature Walk with The Purple Symphony
An excursion to Gardens by the Bay, on 12 November 2023, was planned in collaboration with the Central Singapore Community Development Council (CSCDC) and
Forging Ties for Our Alumni SUSS Collaborates with SPGG for a Vibrant Community
In a stride towards fostering a stronger sense of community among its alumni, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) proudly announces its partnership
Continual Skills Upgrading Is Essential for Job Security
Opportunities and threats brought about by AI In a recent BBC news article, a business CEO was criticised for replacing 90% of his firm’s
Walk Towards Social Good
In conjuncture with SUSS Giving Day, SUSS Alumni Relations organized the invigorating #Walk2gathAR Challenge. This initiative was designed to rally our alumni community, along
A Night of Rollin’ Fun
Fellow alumni and their family members gathered at Singapore Polytechnic Graduates’ Guild (SPGG) for an electrifying Cosmic Bowling Competition on 28 July 2023. Cosmic
SUSS Launches Exciting New Programmes
Set to kick off in July 2023, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) will launch a new Graduate Certificate in Philanthropy Advisory (GCPV).
SUSS Community Rallies to Raise Funds For Social Good
SUSS Giving Day returned with a bang this April! It rallies the entire SUSS community to come together and give back to spark positive
Unwind Saturday: A Day of Movies, Connections, and Excitement
It was a bustling Saturday early this May, as our students and alumni arrived at Golden Village VivoCity as early as 2:30 p.m. to
Humble Beginnings
In 1995, Japan was rocked by a devastating earthquake in the southern part of Hyogo prefecture. Measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale and lasting
Music for the Soul
For all the music lovers and sentimental souls for all things personalised, they were surely in for a treat during the recent Musical Box
Moulding the Shape of Love
On 11 February 2023, 21 Alumni and their guests gathered together for a pottery handbuilding workshop at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, the only active
Strokes of Art through Chinese Calligraphy
There’s nothing more appreciated than offering or receiving blessings, especially during the lunar new year! 14 alumni attended a two-hour Spring Festival Couplets Calligraphy
Huat a Great Comeback!
恭喜发财 (Gong Xi Fa Cai) and 万事如意 (Wan Shi Ru Yi) 大吉大利 (Da Ji Da Li) 年年有余 (Nian Nian You Yu) 招财进宝 (Zhao Cao
A New Chapter in SUSS’s History – In Conversation with SUSS President, Professor Tan Tai Yong
When it comes to history, Professor Tan Tai Yong is on home ground. Prof Tan obtained his PhD in South Asian History from Cambridge
Channeling Our Inner Artists
Our participants for this workshop with their artwork! How do you get to be Andy Warhol and Bruno Mars in one afternoon? By attending
Unwind Saturday Is Back!
The long-awaited Unwind Saturday was back on 12 November 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. All 600 tickets were sold out
Get Your Craft On!
Memories are often linked with our five senses. Similar to how a rainy Saturday can be etched into our memories with the musky smell
SUSS Chinese Tea Appreciation workshop
On the morning of 29th October at 10:30 a.m., 18 alumni from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (‘SUSS’) participated in our Chinese Tea
Movie screening plus Q&A with Director: Ajoomma
On 2 Nov 2022, Alumni Relations, Film Studies (SHBS), and Digital Media (SST) collaborated to have a special screening of the movie Ajoomma at
With Gratitude and Well Wishes
SUSS Alumni Relations Office brings to you the final chapter with Professor Cheong Hee Kiat, as the Founding President of Singapore University of Social
Shaping Tomorrow, With Today’s Good
After being in the Singapore Public Service for more than 25 years, Professor Ang Hak Seng, now finds himself serving as the Director of
A Day Out at Sea
Ever heard of cycling on water? You read that right. If cycling on land is relatively dull and kayaking sounds fun but tough on
Volunteers’ Dialogue and Renewed Ties
The weather embraced us in full light along with its heat on the morning of 6 August 2022. While quietness filled the air around
Jam Out With Your Favourite Kicks
If you’ve ever had a hand at art jamming in Singapore, you’d know that Singapore is home to numerous social art jamming studios. So,
MCOU’s 12th Anniversary & Understanding Counselling
In June this year, SUSS organised a webinar titled: “Creative & Ethical Use of Technology in Counselling, Post COVID-19” via a Zoom session.This two
A Journalistic Workshop with a Twist
If our well-loved fairy tale were to be reported as a news story, how would you rewrite it?Perhaps:“Three little pigs escaped death and got
Feature on Ang Yew Shen, the Alumnus with a Heart of Gold
28 January 2022 marked a momentous occasion for Mr. Ang Yew Shen and the institute he proudly graduated from back in 2016 with a
Data Viz in the Biz
Data Visualization (also known as data viz) may be the hype of the century but it is not new craftsmanship. Before the post-renaissance in
The Art of Singapore Traditional Coffee
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the intricate brewing of a cup of Singapore Traditional Coffee? Our alumni came together to learn
A Cross Border Chat With Provost
The provost is the senior academic administrator of a university and the equivalent of a vice-chancellor in some commonwealth nations like the United Kingdom
You Are What You Eat
I’ve always had a sweet tooth growing up and everyone around me can vouch the same. Amongst all the delicious desserts around, my favourite
SUSS Alumni Give Back
For those unfamiliar with the name, it may ring a bell when we mention the SUSS face masks that were up for grabs in
Making The Best Out of Life
In this Alumni Happenings article, we have the pleasure to e-interview Mr Ong Kok Wah, Andrew, who leads the counselling department, research and resource
Decoding the Labels
Food labelling is indeed part and parcel of our daily routine, yet the existence of this wide range of information has been commonly overlooked
Lifelong Lessons from a Lifelong Learner
“Staying open and being inclusive has underpinned the Singapore story and our journey thus far… These values will endure as our cardinal points… to
Becoming Attuned to Our Feelings
Around 20 alumni gathered virtually on 3 December 2021 for the Improving Your Emotional Wellness session by 365 Cancer Prevention Society – a registered charity
A Conversation on Insomnia and its Cure
“As the world becomes a more complex place to live in, insomnia ultimately becomes the inevitable product from a wide variety of sources: work-related
A Soft Touch on Today’s Conflicts
When the topic of geopolitics comes to play, many may turn a blind eye to it and not pay much attention. Most would regard
Celebrating AR-mazing You, 15 Years On
To unite is to be defined as coming together for a common purpose or action.For the past years, unite has been the theme of
Unearthing Stories from Data
Friday evening when many are ready to unwind and start the weekend, some 30 SUSS alumni enthusiastically participated in a data storytelling workshop. Held
An Afternoon of Therapeutic Art and Reflections
Imagine taking a walk down memory lane and being greeted with the soothing pitter-patter of raindrops on a relaxing Saturday. Our alumni gathered on
Hatha Yoga for the Busy Mind
When one thinks of yoga, it is not difficult to associate it with peacefulness, mindfulness, and tranquility. This was exactly the ambience during the
The Artmaking of Ourselves
The workshop, Creative Expression with SUSS: Exploring Personal Strengths thru’ Artmaking was a surprise. A casual and simple art-and-craft session had been expected; nothing
Makings of a Leader: Module One – Leading Self
The Makings of a Leader series is definitely timely, held to commemorate and in conjunction with SUSS Alumni Relations’ 15th Anniversary. Upon completion of
#FacesofSUSS – Clarence Tay
#FacesofSUSS – Clarence Tay At the end of my second year in SUSS, I flew to China for a 3-month internship. It was my
#FacesofSUSS – May Thinzar
#FacesofSUSS – May Thinzar I first heard about the biomedical engineering programme from a friend. Piqued with curiosity, I was happy to find out
A Knit To Unwind
Lots of pent up stress lately? Well, why not try knitting! Maybe it is just what you knit to ease up. Your stress can also be
Harnessing The Potential Of A Powerful LinkedIn Profile
SUSS collaborated with NTUC U PME Centre on a series of career-related webinars for August and September.  In the final instalment of this series,
Facilitate Impactful Learning Virtually
We were all hunkered down at home during Circuit Breaker when I first learnt about the workshop “Facilitate Impactful Learning Virtually”. This workshop came
A Virtual Consultation with the Career Experts
SUSS collaborated with NTUC U PME Centre on a series of career-related webinars for August and September. The series kicked-off with the first webinar
Creating Impact Starts From My Mindset
Alumna Lini (last row with victory hand sign) and the group of super mummies from the Teck Ghee Parkview (TGPV) Residents’ Network An unassuming
How our English programme alumnus spun his education and passion into a dream career
We would like to share a fantastic reflection by English with Business alumnus Mohamed Abdullah, who leads a fulfilling life as a regional journalist
Days of Our Lives, From My Living Room
Dear readers, Issue #50 of SUSScribe features Light – within the community, here at SUSS. Of staff, students and alumni, all tiding through and
uAlumni from Home – Jaszarel
“I actually enjoy this Circuit Breaker (CB),” Jaszarel shares gleefully. “After studying at SUSS for so many years, I finally get to spend more
uAlumni from Home – Josephine
As the Circuit Breaker rolls into Week 6, it’s no wonder that our days are beginning to blend into one another. In between working,
uAlumni from Home – Zul
Any paw-lovers out there? I’m putting this highlight together now while my white miniature schnauzer – who strangely has a striking resemblance to Snowy
uAlumni from Home – Jin Ling
We are featuring a submission from alumna Ng Jin Ling, about how she has been spending her Work-From-Home (WFH) days. Being the first of
A Day of Fun and Friendship in Johor Bahru: SUSS Alumni’s One-Day Adventure
Our alumni and staff on the recent trip to Johor Bahru!Our alumni recently embarked on an
Prompting GenAI for Best Results
At your wits end in trying to motivate your child who will be taking his PSLE
Ageing Actively Through Exercise Ball Drumming
Bringing a dynamic rhythm to active ageing with Exercise Ball Drumming!A dark overcast did not stop
Beyond the 9 to 5: Juggling Family, Career & Education
Leader at work, learner at heart, loving father at home. Nicholas deftly manages his time to
Glorious Past, Prosperous Future: SUSS’s Lunar New Year Celebration
To celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, SUSS organised a dinner celebration at the
Forging Everlasting Bonds: SUSS Launches the Alumni Steering Committee and the Alumni Engagement Committee
SUSS is more than just a campus. It embodies a vibrant tapestry woven with dreams and
Learn, Earn, and Return
It was a warm Tuesday evening on 23 January 2024, when the notification sound from my
A heARtwarming Nature Walk with The Purple Symphony
An excursion to Gardens by the Bay, on 12 November 2023, was planned in collaboration with
Forging Ties for Our Alumni SUSS Collaborates with SPGG for a Vibrant Community
In a stride towards fostering a stronger sense of community among its alumni, the Singapore University
Continual Skills Upgrading Is Essential for Job Security
Opportunities and threats brought about by AI In a recent BBC news article, a business CEO
Walk Towards Social Good
In conjuncture with SUSS Giving Day, SUSS Alumni Relations organized the invigorating #Walk2gathAR Challenge. This initiative
A Night of Rollin’ Fun
Fellow alumni and their family members gathered at Singapore Polytechnic Graduates’ Guild (SPGG) for an electrifying
SUSS Launches Exciting New Programmes
Set to kick off in July 2023, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) will launch
SUSS Community Rallies to Raise Funds For Social Good
SUSS Giving Day returned with a bang this April! It rallies the entire SUSS community to
Unwind Saturday: A Day of Movies, Connections, and Excitement
It was a bustling Saturday early this May, as our students and alumni arrived at Golden
Humble Beginnings
In 1995, Japan was rocked by a devastating earthquake in the southern part of Hyogo prefecture.
Music for the Soul
For all the music lovers and sentimental souls for all things personalised, they were surely in
Moulding the Shape of Love
On 11 February 2023, 21 Alumni and their guests gathered together for a pottery handbuilding workshop
Strokes of Art through Chinese Calligraphy
There’s nothing more appreciated than offering or receiving blessings, especially during the lunar new year! 14
Huat a Great Comeback!
恭喜发财 (Gong Xi Fa Cai) and 万事如意 (Wan Shi Ru Yi) 大吉大利 (Da Ji Da Li)
A New Chapter in SUSS’s History – In Conversation with SUSS President, Professor Tan Tai Yong
When it comes to history, Professor Tan Tai Yong is on home ground. Prof Tan obtained
Channeling Our Inner Artists
Our participants for this workshop with their artwork! How do you get to be Andy Warhol
Unwind Saturday Is Back!
The long-awaited Unwind Saturday was back on 12 November 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to
Get Your Craft On!
Memories are often linked with our five senses. Similar to how a rainy Saturday can be
SUSS Chinese Tea Appreciation workshop
On the morning of 29th October at 10:30 a.m., 18 alumni from the Singapore University of
Movie screening plus Q&A with Director: Ajoomma
On 2 Nov 2022, Alumni Relations, Film Studies (SHBS), and Digital Media (SST) collaborated to have
With Gratitude and Well Wishes
SUSS Alumni Relations Office brings to you the final chapter with Professor Cheong Hee Kiat, as
Shaping Tomorrow, With Today’s Good
After being in the Singapore Public Service for more than 25 years, Professor Ang Hak Seng,
A Day Out at Sea
Ever heard of cycling on water? You read that right. If cycling on land is relatively
Volunteers’ Dialogue and Renewed Ties
The weather embraced us in full light along with its heat on the morning of 6
Jam Out With Your Favourite Kicks
If you’ve ever had a hand at art jamming in Singapore, you’d know that Singapore is
MCOU’s 12th Anniversary & Understanding Counselling
In June this year, SUSS organised a webinar titled: “Creative & Ethical Use of Technology in
A Journalistic Workshop with a Twist
If our well-loved fairy tale were to be reported as a news story, how would you
Feature on Ang Yew Shen, the Alumnus with a Heart of Gold
28 January 2022 marked a momentous occasion for Mr. Ang Yew Shen and the institute he
Data Viz in the Biz
Data Visualization (also known as data viz) may be the hype of the century but it
The Art of Singapore Traditional Coffee
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the intricate brewing of a cup of Singapore
A Cross Border Chat With Provost
The provost is the senior academic administrator of a university and the equivalent of a vice-chancellor
You Are What You Eat
I’ve always had a sweet tooth growing up and everyone around me can vouch the same.
SUSS Alumni Give Back
For those unfamiliar with the name, it may ring a bell when we mention the SUSS
Making The Best Out of Life
In this Alumni Happenings article, we have the pleasure to e-interview Mr Ong Kok Wah, Andrew,
Decoding the Labels
Food labelling is indeed part and parcel of our daily routine, yet the existence of this
Lifelong Lessons from a Lifelong Learner
“Staying open and being inclusive has underpinned the Singapore story and our journey thus far… These
Becoming Attuned to Our Feelings
Around 20 alumni gathered virtually on 3 December 2021 for the Improving Your Emotional Wellness session
A Conversation on Insomnia and its Cure
“As the world becomes a more complex place to live in, insomnia ultimately becomes the inevitable
A Soft Touch on Today’s Conflicts
When the topic of geopolitics comes to play, many may turn a blind eye to it
Celebrating AR-mazing You, 15 Years On
To unite is to be defined as coming together for a common purpose or action.For the
Unearthing Stories from Data
Friday evening when many are ready to unwind and start the weekend, some 30 SUSS alumni
An Afternoon of Therapeutic Art and Reflections
Imagine taking a walk down memory lane and being greeted with the soothing pitter-patter of raindrops
Hatha Yoga for the Busy Mind
When one thinks of yoga, it is not difficult to associate it with peacefulness, mindfulness, and
The Artmaking of Ourselves
The workshop, Creative Expression with SUSS: Exploring Personal Strengths thru’ Artmaking was a surprise. A casual
Makings of a Leader: Module One – Leading Self
The Makings of a Leader series is definitely timely, held to commemorate and in conjunction with
#FacesofSUSS – Clarence Tay
#FacesofSUSS – Clarence Tay At the end of my second year in SUSS, I flew to
#FacesofSUSS – May Thinzar
#FacesofSUSS – May Thinzar I first heard about the biomedical engineering programme from a friend. Piqued
A Knit To Unwind
Lots of pent up stress lately? Well, why not try knitting! Maybe it is just what
Harnessing The Potential Of A Powerful LinkedIn Profile
SUSS collaborated with NTUC U PME Centre on a series of career-related webinars for August and
Facilitate Impactful Learning Virtually
We were all hunkered down at home during Circuit Breaker when I first learnt about the
A Virtual Consultation with the Career Experts
SUSS collaborated with NTUC U PME Centre on a series of career-related webinars for August and
Creating Impact Starts From My Mindset
Alumna Lini (last row with victory hand sign) and the group of super mummies from the
How our English programme alumnus spun his education and passion into a dream career
We would like to share a fantastic reflection by English with Business alumnus Mohamed Abdullah, who
Days of Our Lives, From My Living Room
Dear readers, Issue #50 of SUSScribe features Light – within the community, here at SUSS. Of
uAlumni from Home – Jaszarel
“I actually enjoy this Circuit Breaker (CB),” Jaszarel shares gleefully. “After studying at SUSS for so
uAlumni from Home – Josephine
As the Circuit Breaker rolls into Week 6, it’s no wonder that our days are beginning
uAlumni from Home – Zul
Any paw-lovers out there? I’m putting this highlight together now while my white miniature schnauzer –
uAlumni from Home – Jin Ling
We are featuring a submission from alumna Ng Jin Ling, about how she has been spending

Insights of SUSScribe

Dear Fellow Alumni,

Time flies by quickly and we are well into the third quarter of 2024. As we take charge of our continuous learning, we also need to recognise that SUSS is a powerhouse of change, where as a university, we stimulate a desire for lifelong learning and strive to be a university that encourages social good. We unleash the potential within individuals and propel them to be impactful change-makers. To begin this change, SUSS is guided by our enhanced vision of being a university that inspires learning for life and impacts lives and our mission is to achieve social good through purposeful continuous learning, applied research and impactful partnerships. We are committed towards developing the leaders of tomorrow who excel professionally and are passionate to do good for the community.

Time to SWOT it out

This year’s National Day Rally (NDR) was held at the same venue, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) campus. However, the person who commanded our attention on stage was different. Our newly appointed Prime Minister, Mr Lawrence Wong was the one delivering his maiden NDR speech. In keeping with tradition, he also delivered the speech in Malay, Mandarin and English. Hats off to our PMs, past and present for their linguistic talent.

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