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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
NUS community honoured with National Day Awards on Singapore’s 60th birthday
Mr Tan Gee Paw (MSc ISE ’71), Adjunct Professor with the NUS College of Design and Engineering, and former Chairman of Changi Airport Group, was honoured with the Order of Nila Utama at the National Day Awards, earning this year’s top accolade for his role in advancing Singapore’s development in areas such as aviation, rail …
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Revitalising youths and textiles: The story of Repurposed
Meet Repurposed: Winners of the FASS Social Entrepreneurship Incubator Pitch Competition last year.
Identifying the Relationship Between Strength of School Social Support and Level of Hope in Children from Low‐Income Families
As a meritocratic nation, Singapore normalises quality education as an enabler for a competent workforce and social mobility. While many middle to upper-class parents can comfortably support and uplift their children’s academic journeys, questions arise about whether children from low-income families may lack hope in academic achievement due to limited access to resources such as …
Growing up poor(ly): intergenerational class-based parenting logic in Singapore
In the midst of Singapore’s burgeoning middle to upper-class demographic, it is crucial not to overlook the challenges faced by young adults from the working class as societal norms and parenting ideals evolve. In ‘Growing up poor(ly): intergenerational class-based parenting logic in Singapore’ (Journal of Family Studies, 2023), Associate Professor Irene Ng (NUS Social Work), …
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Five Arts and Social Sciences alumni honoured for their service and contributions to society
Five stellar alumni from the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) were lauded with the FASS Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Awards (DASSAA) on 10 July 2025 for their outstanding service and contributions to society.
Disruptive behaviors, antisocial attitudes, and aggression in young offenders: Comparison of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) typologies
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, dedicated to globally raising awareness about children’s needs, safeguarding them from harm, and ensuring their rights are protected. Childhood and adolescence are crucial developmental stages that can be profoundly affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect, and familial dysfunction. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines …
Publication by A/P Lee Jungup
We are pleased to share that A/P Lee Jungup from the NUS Department of Social Work has co-authored the article, “The impacts of forum theatre in social work practice: A scoping review” together with Mr David Puvaneyshwaran, an alumnus from the NUS Department of Social Work (Master of Social Sciences – Social Work by Research), …
Mapping technology-facilitated sexual violence in Singapore
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), observed annually in April, is dedicated to raising public consciousness and enhancing educational initiatives aimed at combating sexual violence. While significant progress has been made in addressing physical forms of sexual assault, the rapid rise of technology and digital platforms has led to a new frontier: technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV). …
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Differential Predictors of Problematic Internet Use and Problematic Video Gaming Among School Children: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study
The prevalence of internet and multimedia gaming tools has given rise to a wave of problematic internet use (PIU) and problematic video gaming (PVG) among youths today. These phenomena often manifest in overindulgence, potentially leading to addiction and impairing essential functioning. The study ‘Differential Predictors of Problematic Internet Use and Problematic Video Gaming Among School …
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.