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Vision
To be a leading educational and research institution within the international social work community, providing a distinctive Asian perspective in social work and social development.
Mission
- To produce and develop competent social work graduates who can contribute to the well-being of society by:
- Promoting the social functioning of people within the environment from the perspectives of the individual, family and community;
- Enabling the development of human potential to the fullest;
- Undertaking research and creating awareness and understanding of social issues and social change.
- To lead in the development and promotion of regional social work education, practice and research in collaboration with Asian and other international partners.
News
Technology and collaboration key to navigating the ‘multiverse’ of social work
The Symposium “From Heritage to New Frontiers: Celebrating the Past and Reimagining the Future of Social Work” discussed how social work education and practice should evolve to address emerging needs and vulnerabilities in society in the face of AI and technology disruptions.
Touching the Lives of Those Young and Old, Through Community Service
Embodying the University’s spirit of service to country and society, members of the NUS Community Service Club (NUS CSC) have been key drivers of volunteerism among our student population over the past 22 years.
Family Environment, Loneliness, Hope, and Subjective Well-Being of Asian Older Adults
1 October was designated the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990. Ever since, it has been commemorated yearly by countries around the world, including Singapore. Initiatives and celebrations have been organised jointly by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and RSVP Singapore, the Organisation of Senior …
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Family’s Financial Situation, Burdened by Debt, has led to Aspirations of Becoming a Social Worker
A feature on social worker and NUS alumnus Francis Goh Jiang Hong (NUS Social Work ’24).
Third Singapore Social Work Practice Research Conference 2024: Advocating for Social Inclusiveness of the Vulnerable
The Third Singapore Social Work Practice Research Conference aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the socially vulnerable and the implementation of inclusive practices to improve their lives.
Ways of Being and Belonging: Integration, Identity, and Social Resilience of Cross-National Families in Singapore
Cross-national marriages have become commonplace in Singapore, making up almost a third of the marriages registered. The experiences of these cross-national families differ significantly from that of fully local families, with migrant spouses and children facing various challenges with regard to legal status, employment, and social and cultural integration. The difficulties of social and cultural …
NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences alumni honoured for contributions to public service, education, literature and the corporate sector
FASS paid tribute on 15 May 2024 to four eminent alumni for their outstanding contributions towards nation-building, growth of the university, the promotion of the arts and social sciences, and impact in the private sector.
Back to School: Why Adult Education Should be Learner-centric
Engaging panel discussions saw industry experts in adult education weigh in on topics such as the importance of lifelong learning for continued competence and relevance in an increasingly complex and constantly changing world.
We Need to Talk: Youth Mental Health Takes Centre Stage at the NUS SSR Conference 2024
The hybrid conference, attended by 800 social work practitioners, healthcare professionals, policymakers and researchers, shone a spotlight on the various approaches to help youths cope with social media pressures – from digital initiatives to providing more support at school and at home.
The Importance of Considering Debt and Young Children in Activation: A Survival Analysis of Return to Welfare
In April 2020, the Singapore government launched the GoWhere Suite, an all-in-one portal to direct citizens to the resources they needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, one of the key websites in the suite, the SupportGoWhere site, has been used extensively, receiving 4.8 million visits as of June 2022. As society progresses, the government’s …