The traditional linear economy model based on ‘take-make-waste’ is increasingly unsustainable in the built environment domain. Embracing circularity is not an option but urgently needed to secure a greener future. In this podcast, Dr Sheila Conejos, Head of Facilities Management at SUSS School of Science and Technology, and Cynthia Chang, Head, Office of Service-Learning & Community Engagement, discuss the shift towards a circular economy from macro urban planning to shaping human practices through building facilities design.

The traditional linear economy model based on ‘take-make-waste’ is increasingly unsustainable in the built environment domain. Embracing circularity is not an option but urgently needed to secure a greener future. In this podcast, Associate Professor Sheila Conejos, from SUSS School of Science and Technology and SUSS Office of Service-Learning's Cynthia Chang, discuss the shift towards a circular economy from macro urban planning to shaping human practices through building facilities design.

Corruption in its multifaceted forms continues to be a dynamic problem plaguing many countries and businesses around the world. The Covid-19 pandemic did further exacerbate this, with technology being a double-edged sword in the proliferation and mitigation of corruption. Join Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor Soh Kee Hean, Head of Criminal Investigation Minor, from SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, as they deep dive into the role of policy-making, governance, and technology in the fight against corruption.

Corruption in its multifaceted forms continues to be a dynamic problem plaguing many countries and businesses around the world. The Covid-19 pandemic did further exacerbate this, with technology being a double-edged sword in the proliferation and mitigation of corruption. Join Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor Soh Kee Hean, Head of Criminal Investigation Minor, from SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, as they deep dive into the role of policy-making, governance, and technology in the fight against corruption.

In this two-part podcast, we have Associate Professor Tan Chong Hui, Head of Finance programme at SUSS School of Business, Shadab Taiyabi, President of Singapore FinTech Association, and Bryan Lim, founder of SUSS FinTech Interest Group, share how the FinTech landscape has shifted over the last decade and discuss the advancement and rapid changes that are taking place in the sector.

In this two-part podcast, we have Associate Professor Tan Chong Hui, Head of Finance programme at SUSS School of Business, Shadab Taiyabi, President of Singapore FinTech Association, and Bryan Lim, founder of SUSS FinTech Interest Group, share how the FinTech landscape has shifted over the last decade and discuss the advancement and rapid changes that are taking place in the sector.

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the changes in the way we communicate. Today, we are communicating online more often than before, especially with people of different cultures and linguistics around the world. These days, we can easily communicate with someone from another country via online meetings instead of meeting them face to face. In this podcast, Associate Professor Susan Xu Yun, Head of Translation and Interpretation at SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, and Lin Youyi, TV presenter, content creator, and media coach, address the challenges of cross-cultural and cross-linguistic communication in the digital age, and how we can bridge communications or sharpen the way we communicate for better understanding.

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the changes in the way we communicate. Today, we are communicating online more often than before, especially with people of different cultures and linguistics around the world. These days, we can easily communicate with someone from another country via online meetings instead of meeting them face to face. In this podcast, Associate Professor Susan Xu Yun, Head of Translation and Interpretation at SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, and Lin Youyi, TV presenter, content creator, and media coach, address the challenges of cross-cultural and cross-linguistic communication in the digital age, and how we can bridge communications or sharpen the way we communicate for better understanding.

As our world grows more connected, the need to build a better understanding with people from various cultures becomes more important. Can literacy aid this cause and benefit the future of society at large? In this episode, Duriya Aziz, Senior Vice President at Scholastic and an SUSS alumni & valedictorian, evaluates the significance books continue to hold in modern times. She asserts that technology is not divisive, acting instead as a catalyst for ways in which reading and literacy can be achieved for a larger community.

As our world grows more connected, the need to build a better understanding with people from various cultures becomes more important. Can literacy aid this cause and benefit the future of society at large? In this episode, Duriya Aziz, Senior Vice President at Scholastic and an SUSS alumni & valedictorian, evaluates the significance books continue to hold in modern times. She asserts that technology is not divisive, acting instead as a catalyst for ways in which reading and literacy can be achieved for a larger community.

Fake news used to be a joke until it was difficult to tell if the information was accurate or not. When a global infodemic accompanied the COVID-19 outbreak, people had difficulty finding credible guidance when they needed it. In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, discusses the impact of fake news and the future of truth and misinformation.

Fake news used to be a joke until it was difficult to tell if the information was accurate or not. When a global infodemic accompanied the COVID-19 outbreak, people had difficulty finding credible guidance when they needed it. In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Senior Lecturer at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, discusses the impact of fake news and the future of truth and misinformation.

In today’s startup culture, money-making is not always of top priority. The excitement of innovation and the potential to do good for the community are compelling the new generation. In this episode, Kenneth Yap, Venture Builder Lead at SUSS, Sang Shin, Director of Digital Innovation at Temasek, and Valerian Fauvel, Co-founder of Jumanji Studio, discuss what drives new ventures to put positive impacts first, and explore the challenges social entrepreneurs could face in building businesses with purpose to solve social or environmental issues.

In today’s startup culture, money-making is not always of top priority. The excitement of innovation and the potential to do good for the community are compelling the new generation. In this episode, Kenneth Yap, Venture Builder Lead at SUSS, Sang Shin, Director of Digital Innovation at Temasek, and Valerian Fauvel, Co-founder of Jumanji Studio, discuss what drives new ventures to put positive impacts first, and explore the challenges social entrepreneurs could face in building businesses with purpose to solve social or environmental issues.

Young people are spending more time on digital and social media, no thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. Yet, dangers and risks remain even as they learn to use the Internet responsibly. So how can they navigate these challenges that await them? In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen and Dr Victor Seah from SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences provide insights into the digital generation and online dangers.

Young people are spending more time on digital and social media, no thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. Yet, dangers and risks remain even as they learn to use the Internet responsibly. So how can they navigate these challenges that await them? In this episode, Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen and Dr Victor Seah from SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences provide insights into the digital generation and online dangers.

The tidying movement has taken the world by storm, especially during the pandemic. Many cited famous tidying guru Marie Kondo as an influence. But is there a more profound force at work driving the widespread appeal of tidying, de-cluttering, and organisation? In this episode, Dr. Victor Seah, Deputy Head of the Psychology Programme at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, explores the behaviour and psyche behind this movement.

The tidying movement has taken the world by storm, especially during the pandemic. Many cited famous tidying guru Marie Kondo as an influence. But is there a more profound force at work driving the widespread appeal of tidying, de-cluttering, and organisation? In this episode, Dr. Victor Seah, Deputy Head of the Psychology Programme at SUSS School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, explores the behaviour and psyche behind this movement.

Increasing aging populations are changing economies and societies worldwide. With higher education levels and improved purchasing power, the older generation is fast becoming a valuable driver for building social capital and bringing the Longevity Economy into effect. In this two-part episode, Dr. Kelvin Tan, Senior Lecturer of Gerontology at SUSS, and Mr. Wong Kai Wen, Senior Planner of Strategic Research at Urban Redevelopment Authority, discuss the urgency and complexities of creating an age-friendly community.

Increasing aging populations are changing economies and societies worldwide. With higher education levels and improved purchasing power, the older generation is fast becoming a valuable driver for building social capital and bringing the Longevity Economy into effect. In this two-part episode, Dr. Kelvin Tan, Senior Lecturer of Gerontology at SUSS, and Mr. Wong Kai Wen, Senior Planner of Strategic Research at Urban Redevelopment Authority, discuss the urgency and complexities of creating an age-friendly community.