National Institute of Education (NIE)

At the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference (RPIC) 2026, the Singapore Centre for Character and Citizenship Education (SCCCE), together with NIE academics and school practitioners, shared research and key insights through more than 10 symposium and paper presentations.

Their contributions explored emerging perspectives in CCE, highlighting the importance of human-centred development, contextualised approaches and innovative pedagogies in nurturing students who are thoughtful, resilient and socially responsible ✨📚

🔗 Read more in the latest issue of NIEWS: https://niews.nie.edu.sg/jun2026/essays/education-research-for-impact-sccce-insights-from-rpic-2026

🎉 Congratulations to NIE alumna Joyce Chng on being shortlisted for the prestigious British Fantasy Awards 2026 in the Best Collection category for Wolf’s Path! 📚✨

A former humanities teacher and acclaimed Singaporean author, Joyce continues to inspire through their creativity, resilience and contributions to speculative fiction 🌟 We are proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and wish Joyce all the best at the awards 👏🏆

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Joyce Chng shortlisted for British Fantasy Awards Singaporean author Joyce Chng has been shortlisted for the prestigious British Fantasy Awards for her collection 'Wolf\'s Path'. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

✨ Sometimes, the smallest classroom moments leave the biggest impact.

Watching a student overcome a challenging concept and grow in confidence reminded Nur Lutfiah Izdihar why she chose to become a teacher 💙

As she prepares for TIC 2026, Lutfiah reflects on how her journey at the NIE has helped her become a more reflective, empathetic and resilient educator, ready to keep learning and growing alongside her students 🎓

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Students from lower socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds are not a homogeneous group. A NIE-led study reveals diverse developmental pathways among lower SES students, offering deeper insights into the challenges and strengths of different student groups.

The interim findings contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen educational equity and social mobility in Singapore.

Read more: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/news-events/news/detail/nie-study-reveals-diverse-developmental-pathways-among-lower-socio-economic-status--students

NIE Study Reveals Diverse Developmental Pathways Among Lower Socio-Economic status’ Students Findings from the DREAMS study, commissioned by the MOE and conducted by researchers from the NIE, have shed new light on the experiences of students from lower socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds.

Congratulations to Prof Low Ee Ling, President's Chair Professor in Education, Dean of Academic & Faculty Affairs (AFA) for being elected as the President of the International Academy of Education (IAE).

The IAE which is based in Berlin, comprises elected fellows who are highly established global education scholars and is dedicated to advancing excellence in educational research and practice. The Academy holds an annual assembly meeting featuring thematic panels and outreach sessions.

Read more here: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/news-events/news/detail/professor-low-ee-ling-elected-president-of-the-international-academy-of-education

For Austin Chia, teaching is about inspiring students to dream, explore and play with purpose 🎨✨​​

From a childhood memory of building a “flying hat” to growing as an art educator at the NIE, Austin shares how meaningful teaching moments can bring out the best in every child.​

Celebrate Austin and our NIE graduands at TIC 2026 on 1 & 2 July 2026! 🎓💙​