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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
Young Adults, Mental Health, and Help-Seeking: What Difficulties Do They Face? A Singapore-based study
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts to support mental well-being. This day serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of mental health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as young adults. In Singapore, concerns surrounding youth mental health have grown in […]
From knowing to doing: NUS academics and students drive impact through community research
From documenting the lives of vulnerable communities to empowering youths, NUS academics and students are turning research into meaningful action.
Dying in a foreign land: A study of completed suicides among foreign workers in Singapore
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on 10 September with the aim of rallying organisations, governments, and the public around the message that suicide is preventable. The triennial theme from 2024 to 2026, ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’, seeks to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides. […]
Re-Conceptualizing Bereavement Care Practices: Insights Gained from Service Providers
Bereavement, defined as the experience of losing a loved one to death and the subsequent process of adaptation, is a universal yet deeply personal experience. While many individuals successfully employ internal resources to cope with their loss, others may face a heightened risk of developing complicated grief reactions, such as major depression or suicidal ideation, […]
Early Adversity and Young Workers’ Well-being in Singapore
What happens at work may not begin at work. For some young employees, struggles with job security, confidence, and optimism may be shaped by experiences from much earlier in life. In ‘Young people who faced childhood adversities like abuse more likely to struggle at work: Study’ (The Straits Times, 14 June 2026), the findings of […]
The Singaporean workers who feel AI has nothing to do with them
Driven by rapid technological advancements and a strong national push for digitalization, Singapore’s workforce landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply embedded across industries, it introduces distinct challenges for workforce equity. Unlike entry-level white-collar roles where AI adoption is swift, many frontline and service sectors remain largely untouched by these […]
School bullying and cyberbullying in Singapore: prevalence, predictors, and outcomes
According to a survey in 2012, nearly 4 in 5 Singapore children aged 8 to 17 were bullied online and/or offline (Microsoft Corporation, 2012). Unsurprisingly, school bullying is a pervasive social issue where children and adolescents are subjected to harmful behaviour by their peers. In the digital age, this extends to cyberbullying, which involves hurtful […]
MOH Expert Panel Report on Mental Health Impact of Social Media Use
As Singapore considers how best to protect young people online, an expert panel convened by the Ministry of Health (MOH) is advocating for a more nuanced approach than an age-based social media ban.
Expanding the family circle: Local in-law relationships and their role in supporting foreign spouses
The Transnational Family Care Programme was launched in July 2024 to address the growing needs and challenges faced by transnational families in Singapore. With about one-third of citizen marriages involving a Singaporean marrying a non-citizen, the number of transnational families is growing in Singapore, constituting an integral part of its social fabric. While community programmes […]
Campaigning for digital equality: the role of digital access attitudes in neoliberal context
Despite the widespread adoption of digital services post-COVID where e-transactions, telecommuting, and online activities have become the norm, societal attitudes toward digital equality and strategies to achieve it remain underexplored. In ‘Campaigning for Digital Equality: the Role of Digital Access Attitudes in a Neoliberal Context’ (Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 2024), Professor […]