Conferences and Talks

Mental Health Talk "Don't Let the Job Get the Better of You" on 28 August 2024

In this insightful talk held on 28 August 2024, Professor Paul Victor Patinadan, a distinguished expert in mental health and well-being from SSS Psychology Programme, had shared valuable strategies for managing workplace stress and preventing burnout through compassionate self-care. This session was designed to equip alumni with practical tools for identifying burnout, finding balance, and sustaining mental health in increasingly demanding work environments.

Teh Tarik with Prof Walid: An Evening with SSS Alumni & Students

SSS@NTU commenced the evening of Thursday, March 27th, with a delightful buffet dinner, providing the perfect setting for SSS Alumni and current students to mingle and connect. This was followed by an engaging talk on current global affairs by Asst Prof Walid, known for his Teh Tarik with Walid Series. He conducted a special session exclusively for the SSS Family titled "Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore Politics in Light of the Middle East," focusing on the connections between Singaporean politics and the ever-evolving Middle Eastern landscape.

The stimulating discussion prompted deep thinking and provided an opportunity to share thoughts and tap into Assistant Professor Walid's expertise in Public Policy and Global Affairs.

This event may mark the start of many more gatherings this year, so be sure to take advantage of future opportunities for participation!

Election Results

The members elected for 3rd SSS Alumni Association Exco are:

Prof Ringo on "A Primer on Topic Modeling"

On 23 Nov 2019, our alumni come together to explore the fascinating world of Topic Modeling with Prof. Ringo Ho in this engaging session. Topic modeling is a powerful machine learning technique used to uncover hidden themes and structures in large collections of text data. From analyzing social media trends to organizing academic research, this primer will introduce key concepts, methods, and applications of topic modeling. Gain insights into how this tool is transforming the way we process and understand complex textual information. Whether our alumni are a novice or have some background, this session inspired and informed!

A Talk on Behavioral Economics Nudging Behavioral Change by Prof Eko 

In an insightful talk, Behavioral Economics: Nudging Behavioral Change, led by Prof. Eko, discover why we often make irrational decisions in our everyday choices—whether it’s about finances, health, or lifestyle—and learn how behavioral economics sheds light on these biases. Prof. Eko delved into the concept of “nudging,” explaining how simple, thoughtful adjustments in choice architecture can guide us toward better decisions without limiting our freedom. Participants gained practical insights to improve decision-making for themselves, their family, and society as well as to understand the power of behavioral nudges!