Alumni Activities

NTU Alumni Homecoming 2023 on 14 October 2023

The School of Social Sciences participated in the NTU Alumni Homecoming on 14 October 2023 where the SSS Alumni Homecoming Tea Reception with wide spread of sumptuous food and a showcase of photo montage of past alumni events organised were specially curated for SSS Alumni to enjoy. We have also organised the mental wellness workshop for SSS alumni to stay healthy by learning how to balance emotions with simple acupressure massage and simple recipes and how to manage anger and anxiety. SSS Alumni also get to practice hands-on with acupressure massage and qigong exercises.

Thereafter, Associate Professor Patrick Williams gave a talk on Youth Culture, Esports and Digital Literacy on how the competitive video gaming- now called E-sports is increasingly recognised as a site for learning important 21^st century skills and how E-sports as a leisure activity fits alongside more formal school-based versions of digital literacy and show what young players are learning through their participation in E sports activities. 

Tea Appreciation Workshop on 19 March 2022

In this tea appreciation workshop on 19 March 2022, the alumni were taken on a walk through the history of tea, the types of teas and their health benefits. They learnt the story behind the names of traditional tea utensils and their functions and experienced hands-on to tea brewing - appreciating colour, aroma and the taste of the brew. They immersed themselves in the aromatic ambiance and reminisce about old times while picking up a new skill.

Each alumni enjoyed the hands-on tea brewing session with tea snacks and a complimentary gift:

1. Home-made Specialty Tea Egg (prepared with tea leaves, chicken stock, herbs, spices)
2. Tea Cookies
3. Chilli Crab Bun
4. Pu Er Tea Jelly
   

Relaxation through Dot Painting on 9 March 2022

In this online Dot Painting workshop, the alumni learnt a therapeutic form of art that uses primarily dots and utilized common materials found at home to help produce different sizes of dots for the art piece such as a disposable chopstick, cotton bud, tooth pick, and even a stick glue. Besides learning about tools, participants learnt about the different types of paints and creating the right consistency of the paint. They practiced simple techniques of dot painting starting with a small art piece before incorporating a larger design within the bottle. 

Assembly Talk on Climate Change, Plastic Waste and Us and a T-shirt tote bag workshop on 9 February 2022

In this online workshop held on 9 February 2022, SSS alumni learnt more about the interconnectedness between climate change, plastics, and humans. They have their questions answered on: What do global plastic waste issues have to do with Singapore, us and future generations? How is waste related to climate change? What can we do to play a part in the sustainability effort?

Of course, nothing beats more than having a practical session where they have hands-on practice on how to use an old T-shirt and redesign it into a T-shirt tote bag which can serve as gifts to friends or they could keep for their own use for grocery shopping and the like. 

Pencil Calligraphy Workshop on 28 July 2021

On 28 July 2021, SSS alumni had the opportunity to learn pencil calligraphy to write encouragement notes to disadvantaged elderly, children and the disabled. We were heartened to see SSS alumni submitting their works and they will definitely be used to encourage the hearts of the disadvantaged in our future community engagement events. Keep it coming, SSS Alumni. 

Christmas Baking Workshop - 20 Dec 2020

The Christmas Baking Workshop at Baker’s Brew Studio (Paragon) was a festive hit! Alumni came together to craft a decadent Passionfruit Double Chocolate Log Cake, perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holidays. This hands-on session was more than just baking—it was a heartwarming opportunity for SSS friends to reconnect, reminisce about old times, and embrace the holiday spirit. Laughter and creativity filled the air as everyone enjoyed learning a new skill and creating sweet memories to cherish this festive season.

Coffee Art Workshop - 8th March 2020

Our SSS alumni reconnect with their SSS friends over a delightful Coffee Workshop that blends learning and nostalgia. Excitedly, they dived into the art of coffee brewing, master latte art, and explore the nuances of coffee roasting. Set against a backdrop of rich aromas, this workshop provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with old pals while picking up new skills. Share laughter, memories, and the joy of crafting their perfect cup of coffee together!

SSS Perfume Workshop and Team-building Session on 28 Sep 2019

Our alumni found out which sex had a keener sense of smell and how their individual personalities influenced their preferred scents in a fun and interactive perfume-making workshop held on 28 September at Goodman Art Centre. The workshop was a great opportunity for our alumni to catch up with one another and bond through group activities where they learnt about the different olfactory families, intricacies of mixing scents and about each other’s personalities. Each of our alumni went home with their own unique scents in travel-sized packs and a 75ml-sized hand polished crystal bottle engraved with their names at the end of the workshop.

Pottery Workshop @ Mud Rock on 25 May 2019

On 26 May 2019, our alumni reconnect with their SSS friends in an unique way at the Pottery Workshop at Mud Rock! This hands-on experience allows them to discover a new hobby or honing a creative skill. They explored the art of pottery, including techniques like wheel throwing and hand building, while learning the fundamentals of ceramics. Plus, they had the chance to create up to two personalized pieces, glazed and fired by the experts at Mud Rock. Such a fun and artistic opportunity to bond with old friends while shaping something truly special!