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A podcast network from the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Featuring thought leaders, practitioners as well as voices in our industry and community to spark new conversations and thoughts about the way we relate, work and learn.
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Disruptions in the Fourth Industrial Revolution have made it necessary for skilled workers to pursue lifelong learning; invariably placing demands on education infrastructures worldwide.With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating digital transformation and transactions, there is a greater need to close the gap between education and industry. A long-term solution lies in grooming, up-skilling, and re-skilling a generation of interdisciplinary thinkers and innovators who will thrive in the future o...
Disruptions in the Fourth Industrial Revolution have made it necessary for skilled workers to pursue lifelong learning; invariably placing demands on education infrastructures worldwide.With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating digital transformation and transactions, there is a greater need to close the gap between education and industry. A long-term solution lies in grooming, up-skilling, and re-skilling a generation of interdisciplinary thinkers and innovators who will thrive in the future o...
The effects of climate change have been more visible in recent times, from extreme weather to rising sea levels. In this episode, Harminder Singh hosts Associate Professor Koh Tieh Yong, from SUSS School of Science and Technology to discuss various strategies that can be implemented to rein in the effects. We will find out how to separate the truth from hype and how we can act today instead of passing the buck to our children.
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. But is it an effective way to teach and learn? How does it change teacher-student interactio...
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 skills in their professions, mid-career switches, and personal growth.
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 Research at Urban Redevelopment Authority, discuss the urgency and complexities of creating an a...
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 Research at Urban Redevelopment Authority, discuss the urgency and complexities of creating an a...
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 Research at Urban Redevelopment Authority, discuss the urgency and complexities of creating an a...
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 behaviour and psyche behind this movement.
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 behaviour and psyche behind this movement.
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 and online dangers.
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 and online dangers.
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 impacts first, and explore the challenges social entrepreneurs could face in building bu...
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 impacts first, and explore the challenges social entrepreneurs could face in building bu...
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 and misinformation.
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 and misinformation.
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 technology is not divisive, acting instead as a catalyst for ways in which reading and literacy can b...
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 technology is not divisive, acting instead as a catalyst for ways in which reading and literacy can b...
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 of Translation and Interpretation at SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, and Lin ...
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 of Translation and Interpretation at SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, and Lin ...
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