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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
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.
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.
