School of Social Sciences, NTU Singapore

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Economics is more than just money and finance. 💭📊

Prof Euston Quah takes us beyond the numbers to explore how economics shapes the decisions we make — and the society we live in.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲

Watch the teaser now! Full documentary coming soon on ! 👀

Episode 7: More Than Finance | Teaser What if economics was about more than money and finance?In this N...

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐒𝐒 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 | 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 — 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐦 𝐗𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐞

From Sociology at SSS to supporting others through counselling, Julian’s journey is grounded in empathy, curiosity and meaningful human connection.

A Class of 2020 Sociology alumnus, Julian is currently a Counsellor / Manager at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and also serves as Vice-President (Sociology) of the SSS Alumni Association, 4th EXCO.
Looking back on his time at SSS, Julian shares how learning Sociology and developing the sociological imagination shaped his counselling journey — helping him understand personal struggles within broader social systems and connect with others with greater empathy.

His SSS experience continues to inspire him to give back to the community. Through volunteering and alumni engagement, Julian hopes to contribute to a supportive space where alumni can stay connected, share their experiences, and offer mentorship and guidance to younger graduates navigating their own journeys.

His advice to those still figuring out what comes next?
“𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙮, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮!”

Why are internships made mandatory in your SSS journey?

Because sometimes, the best way to understand what you want to do is to actually step into the world of work.

For Year 3 Psychology student 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐮 𝐗𝐮𝐚𝐧, that meant spending three months with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Home Team Psychology Division.

From applying psychology concepts to practical policy recommendations to exploring crisis work, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚’s internship gave her a chance to see her field beyond the classroom ... and helped her leave with a clearer vision of the path she wants to pursue.

And sometimes, that’s what an internship is really about: not just adding something to your CV, but finding out what makes you want to keep going.

So, what could your internship help you discover?

An evening of candid career conversations, practical insights and meaningful connections. ✨

Yesterday, we welcomed SSS alumna Wong Weiqi back for an engaging sharing with our students and alumni on labour market trends, evolving career opportunities and her own journey in the Civil Service.

From navigating a changing job market to staying adaptable and building skills that remain relevant, the session offered plenty of food for thought for those considering their next steps.

A big thank you to Weiqi for taking the time to share her experiences and perspectives, and to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation.

It is always meaningful to see our alumni returning to SSS to share their experiences, reconnect with the community and support others on their own career journeys. 💛

Some achievements deserve more than a moment. ✨

The celebrations may have wrapped up, but there is always more to appreciate in the journeys of our students — the curiosity, commitment, and countless experiences that shape who they become.

For 𝐋𝐈𝐌 𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐗𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐑, that journey included research, internships, overseas exchanges, conferences, fieldwork and volunteering, alongside a deep commitment to creating meaningful impact.

As the recipient of the 𝙽𝚃𝚄 𝙻𝚎𝚎 𝙺𝚞𝚊𝚗 𝚈𝚎𝚠 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝙼𝚎𝚍𝚊𝚕, 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫’𝐬 story is a wonderful reminder that success is never defined by a single milestone. It is built through the people, experiences and moments that challenge us, shape us and inspire us to keep growing.

And so, we keep celebrating — because there is simply no end to appreciating students who have done well. :)

Here’s to 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫, and to all our graduates whose journeys are only just beginning.

400+ fresh faces....One brand-new chapter.

The SSS Freshmen Welcome on 4 August was the perfect start to their university journey!

From meeting coursemates and discipline mentors 👋 to getting the inside scoop on their academic journey, university essentials and student life — our SSS freshmen had a day packed with new experiences, new connections and plenty of excitement.

And of course, no welcome is complete without good food and even better company!

This is just the beginning. Welcome to the SSS family!

From 4–15 July 2026, participants from around the world came together at NTU for two weeks of learning, collaboration and cultural exchange at the School of Social Sciences Summer School 2026.

Centred on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics for Economics and Finance, the programme combined engaging lectures, industry immersion and interactive group activities, providing participants with valuable insights into emerging technologies and their real-world applications.