NTU School of Social Sciences

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! Huge thanks to everyone who voted - what an incredible response! And guess what? The Class of 2024 is stepping up in a big way, showing us all how to celebrate in style. This 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚 is going to be the night of the year: a grand dinner spread, time to reconnect with friends and professors, new connections to be made, and yes, a special VIP guest! Expect a night filled with music, photos, games, and endless fun. Think a midweek Wednesday can’t be exciting? Think again --> this one will be pure magic, with laughter, proud moments, and unforgettable memories. So, if your friends have signed up... have you? Don’t miss out being a part of the SSS Alumni family - join us for the celebration! Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/g7hggqGN

And so a new a research centre is coming up: Centre for the Study of Social Inequality (CSSI) at NTU’s School of Social Sciences. To gather, advance, and share insights on inequality in ways that benefit the broader community. Join if interested or feel free to share.

Privilleged and very delighted to be invited to speak at the 'Beijing Forum' last week. I spoke on China's bid to increase its discourse power and the key manifestations of this discourse power. Seeing the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and walking through the hauntingly beautiful foggy (smoggy?) Beida campus at night were pretty cool experiences. Many thanks to Prof Zhang Qingmin and Peking University for the invitation and warm hospitality and I hope to return to Beijing before long! 🙌 🫶

Seeking The World’s Smartest Minds to Address Humanity’s Biggest Challenges Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/gC-Ry-pJ)

Exploring trauma responses across Psychology, Law, and Mental Health. Check it out! Better yet - just register at: https://lnkd.in/gmP4t78U

He’s been nominated for both the 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 and the 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 - will Wayne Freeman Chong, PhD - Caregiving Scientist be celebrated for his dedication to eldercare services and contributions to gerontology, his commitment to geriatric psychology and education, or perhaps both? Voting is already creating a buzz, but the real question is: 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐒𝐒𝐒 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢, 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐧 27 𝐍𝐨𝐯? It’s your chance to cheer on your cohort, show your support, and discover which alumni group will shine as the most active community yet! Don’t miss out - register today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsAwv4wz

Here's a listen to an insightful episode of Talking Thai Politics featuring prominent political scientist Prajak Kongkirati discussing his new book, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (Cambridge UP, 2024), with President's Chair in Global Affairs at NTU, Professor Duncan McCargo. Prajak, an associate professor at Thammasat University, shares his expertise on Thai politics, making this book a must-read for anyone teaching Southeast Asian politics!

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒 2024! Join us on 27 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 to honour remarkable alumni like A/P Peipei Setoh, a standout NTU Alumni STARS Award nominee. Her significant contributions to developmental psychology, positive parenting, and diversity in STEM set her apart. A/P Setoh’s Achievements Include: - Pioneering research on child welfare that has shaped national policies on positive parenting. - Leading “Project Honesty,” a groundbreaking study on the impacts of “parenting by lying.” - Developing children’s books promoting racial harmony and inclusivity in education for preschools. Her dedication to mentorship has guided 60 URECA (Undergraduate Research Experience on CAmpus) students and 6 PhD students, with many of them winning research and teaching excellence awards, underscoring her commitment to shaping future leaders. Equally impressive is 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐠, whose service to his country and contributions to international diplomacy exemplify his commitment to public service, diversity, and global cooperation. And 𝐃𝐫. 𝐙𝐡𝐨𝐮 𝐙𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠, who also stands out with his impressive achievements across business, media, community service, and education, making him a deserving candidate for this recognition too. 𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝? Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable evening! Sign up to vote and celebrate excellence. Click here to see all nominees and cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/g7qcNNG9 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚, 𝐒𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢? You won’t want to miss this extraordinary event! Experience something different and memorable as we wrap up 2024 in style. Register here: - https://lnkd.in/g7hggqGN Let’s come together to celebrate excellence!

On 11 October 2024, the School of Social Sciences (SSS) hosted an insightful Zoominar commemorating 50 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧-𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. With the peace, stability, and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific at the forefront, this discussion convened experts from Japan, Southeast Asia, and beyond to explore the future of these ties from both historical and strategic perspectives. The conversation was enriched by insights from Professor Taizo Miyagi's book, 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢. Kei Koga, Head of Programme and Associate Professor in the Public Policy & Global Affairs Programme at NTU, led the session alongside distinguished speakers: - Dr. Rory Medcalf, Head of the National Security College at ANU, who is also a board member for the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations and serves on the ASEAN Regional Forum’s Register of Experts and Eminent Persons. & - Ms. Sharon Seah, Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the ASEAN Studies Centre and the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. With her extensive background in Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Environment Agency, Ms. Seah offered a rich policy perspective on regional issues. Don't miss out on this insightful Zoominar! Tune in to catch the latest discussions and insights. https://lnkd.in/gPS3aqBB

𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 Have you checked your email yet? You’re invited to an unforgettable Alumni Gala Dinner - an evening of elegance, connections, and celebrations! Join us for a night of laughter, entertainment, games, and delightful surprises you won’t want to miss. Expect the unexpected as we bring you an evening like no other, filled with unique experiences and special moments to share. This gala promises something exciting at every turn, from reconnecting with old friends to making new memories. Reserve Your Spot Now! https://lnkd.in/gsAwv4wz We can’t wait to celebrate with you!