Three USP students will travel to Tokyo to participate in the Global Next Leaders Forum. The student-led conference was initiated in 2010 by students from the University of Tokyo and aims to build international networks, create platforms for students from around the world to exchange ideas and develop leaders who tackle global issues. The 2018 conference will focus on the topic of “Gender”.

A USP student will travel to Tempe, Arizona to attend the “Desert Nights, Rising Stars” Writers Conference hosted by the Virginia G. Piper Centre for Creative Writing at Arizona State University (ASU). The conference provides an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and share an appreciation for literature and writing.

Ms Coleen Angove: “How is the #metoo movement changing the society?” Dr Charles Burke: “Imagine a world where your basic needs are provided for and you only need to work for luxuries. Is Universal Basic Income just a Utopian thing?” Organised by Cinnamon Conversation and initiated by students, this is a series of informal and relaxed conversations over dinner, between a prof and 4 to 6 students on a topic that the prof is interested in.

ISMs are independent research opportunities to explore a specialised area of interest and an academic requirement for all USP students. This showcase is important for all first year students, as well as those who have yet to fulfil their ISM requirements. USP students who have done their ISMs will be sharing their personal experiences and providing practical advice for those who are embarking on an ISM. Do come and hear what these seniors have to say about the ISM experience.

USPolymath is a ground-up platform for USP students to showcase their ideas in an intimate setting. Speakers wlll present in a ‘Pecha Kucha’ format (20 slides x 20 seconds) about any topic they are passionate about. Join this session tonight at the USP Chatterbox as USP students present on a range of topics. “Character Development IRL - Liminal Spaces!” - Jaymee Justiniano “A Defense of Pessimism in the Face of Our Inevitable Deaths” - Zhang Yiyue “How to Get Away with Murder” - Cheah Wenjie “Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Society’s Reasonable Burden?” - Chester Su Check out USPolymath archive for past sessions!