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Permaculture@USP Information Night
Permaculture@USP Information Night
Permaculture@USP is unique programme in USP which explores environmental issues through evening workshops, dumpster diving, forest school and even an overseas trip. If you have an insatiable curiosity for sustainable living, bio-mimicry, systems thinking, urban farming and anything green, drop by this info night to find out more about the programme from the coordinator himself, USP alum Alexius Yeo (Geography + USP, Class of 2010). No pre-requisites for the programme except being (or have been) a USP student and a curious mind for nature.
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Sharing Session by USP Alum Fairoz Ahmad on his NEW book “Interpreter of Winds”
Sharing Session by USP Alum Fairoz Ahmad on his NEW book “Interpreter of Winds”
Join USP alum Fairoz Ahmad (Sociology + USP, Class of 2008) for a sharing session on his new book titled “Interpreter of Winds” – read more at USP Achievements. This session will be moderated by USP faculty member Dr Lai Ah Eng. Everyone is invited!
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Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Talk
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Talk
Organised by USP Career Services, this scholarship talk by BrightSparks is for students who are looking for undergraduate scholarship or postgraduate scholarship. Join this session to learn tips and tricks in applying for your desired scholarship and receive an exclusive 2019 BrightSparks Scholarship Guidebook.
The Sessions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics
The Sessions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics
In this session, they invite Mr Jason Tamara Widjaja, Associate Director of Data Science (Artificial Intelligence) at MSD – a leading global biopharmaceutical company, for a chat with USP students on how existing technology raises concerns about AI Ethics and how new AI technologies bring about new ethical problems.
Creative Writing Workshop – ‘A Very Human Way of Making Life More Bearable’: The Art of Fiction
Creative Writing Workshop – ‘A Very Human Way of Making Life More Bearable’: The Art of Fiction
This semester, USP has invited an experienced instructor, Dr Yeo Wei Wei, to conduct a creative writing workshop for USP students. Every Thursday, starting this 29 Aug, this workshop will allow students to discover the truth of Kurt Vonnegut’s statement (he describes creative writing as ‘a very human way of making life more bearable’) and provides an introduction to the fundamentals of writing fiction – short stories and novels.
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UTown Blood Donation Drive (organised by USP students)
UTown Blood Donation Drive (organised by USP students)
USP is proud to contribute towards this meaningful event. Show your support if you may!
Dinner Conversation with Mr George Yeo
Dinner Conversation with Mr George Yeo
Organised by The Cinnamon Conversation interest group, this is a series of informal and relaxed conversations over dinner. At this session, they will be hosting Mr George Yeo, currently Chairman and Executive Director of Kerry Logistics Network. Do join Mr Yeo, who is also former Minister for Foreign Affairs, in a conversation on impact of troubled China-US relations on Southeast Asia.
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Career Planning Workshop
Career Planning Workshop
Organised by USP Career Services, this workshop is run by USP alum Joel Lam (Philosophy + USP, Class of 2016), currently a regional strategy analyst at MasterCard, who is passionate to share with his USP juniors on career planning. He will touch on identifying synergies and skill gaps to build a roadmap towards your desired job, and using frameworks to change your perspectives on viewing and growing your career meaningfully. This session will be useful for students who are unsure on how to plan their activities in university that will support their career aspirations.
The Sessions: The Expansion and Future of Gojek in Singapore
The Sessions: The Expansion and Future of Gojek in Singapore
In this session, they invite Mr Lien Choong Luen, General Manager of Gojek Singapore, to have a chat and lively discussion with USP students on how Gojek plans to value-add to the local ride-hailing market, and its future plans in Singapore and the region.
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In Conversation With Prof Wang Gungwu
In Conversation With Prof Wang Gungwu
USP invites our Rector Emeritus Prof Wang Gungwu for a conversation with USP students. Be sure to look out for the upcoming poster and email for topic of discussion and more details!
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IMPACT Leadership Mentoring Programme
IMPACT Leadership Mentoring Programme
Organised by USP Career Services, this leadership mentoring programme is conducted by mentors from Compass@Campus – a group of experienced industry leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. The programme is conducted in an interactive manner and includes in-depth group discussions with mentors featuring five modules addressing key topics. The modules are: • Discovering Purpose, Redefining Success • Understanding Personality Differences and EQ: Knowing Self & Relating to Others More Effectively • Trust and Integrity: The Foundation for Relationships • Failing Forward: The Importance of Passion and Resilience • Keys to Leadership Effectiveness
Dinner Conversation with Mr Harris Rusdi Chai, MOE
Dinner Conversation with Mr Harris Rusdi Chai, MOE
Organised by The Cinnamon Conversation interest group, this is a series of informal and relaxed conversations over dinner. At this session, they will be hosting Mr Harris Rusdi Chai, a Senior Deputy Director in Planning Division at Ministry of Education (MOE). Do join Mr Harris, in a conversation on the next phase of Singapore's education landscape as he will discuss the new Subject-Based-Banding, changes to the PSLE system and other education-related topics.
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IMPACT Leadership Mentoring Programme
IMPACT Leadership Mentoring Programme
Organised by USP Career Services, this leadership mentoring programme is conducted by mentors from Compass@Campus – a group of experienced industry leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. The programme is conducted in an interactive manner and includes in-depth group discussions with mentors featuring five modules addressing key topics. The modules are: • Discovering Purpose, Redefining Success • Understanding Personality Differences and EQ: Knowing Self & Relating to Others More Effectively • Trust and Integrity: The Foundation for Relationships • Failing Forward: The Importance of Passion and Resilience • Keys to Leadership Effectiveness
NUS Day of Service: USP Admin x MakanCircles
NUS Day of Service: USP Admin x MakanCircles
As part of this year’s NUS Day of Service, USP Admin is collaborating with USP interest group MakanCircles to organise a lunch session with the UTown cleaners. We will also be packing welfare packs for them.
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Dinner Conversation with Prof Chan Heng Chee
Dinner Conversation with Prof Chan Heng Chee
Organised by The Cinnamon Conversation interest group, this is a series of informal and relaxed conversations over dinner. At this session, they will be hosting Prof Chan Heng Chee, an Ambassador-at-Large with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, for a conversation Singapore's foreign policy and future disruptions on the country.
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USP Parents’ Night
USP Parents’ Night
Every year, we invite the parents of all USP students to our premises for an evening together. It is an opportunity for parents and the USP community to share information and ideas about USP’s development. The programme this year includes a tour around USP, dinner at our dining hall, mini showcases, and conversation with our directors, professors, residential fellows and staff. We welcome everyone in the USP community to come together to enjoy this evening, and celebrate our community ties.
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Dialogue with Minister of Health Mr Gan Kim Yong: Supporting the Silver Generation in Singapore
Dialogue with Minister of Health Mr Gan Kim Yong: Supporting the Silver Generation in Singapore
Join USP Public Health and The Sessions for a conversation with Minister of Health Mr Gan Kim Yong on ageing population issues. Some of the issues they will be discussing are: - Should we expand palliative care in Singapore? - What role can retirement villages and nursing homes play? - How do we help caregivers experience caregiver stress?
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Intercultural Exchanges Through Theatre Fieldtrip
Led by USP faculty member Dr Miguel Escobar Varela, USP students will be travelling to Yogyakarta, Indonesia as part of their USP module UAR2207 Intercultural Exchanges Through Theatre. In this trip, students will learn to enjoy the traditional performing arts of Java by making puppets and playing music, and they will use theatre improvisation techniques to sharpen their intercultural awareness.
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