Voices & Visions: SSS in Action

Discover the stories, research, and community spirit that define the School of Social Sciences at NTU.


1. Research Features

SSS proudly presents NewSSSroom — a new series that brings groundbreaking research to life through documentary storytelling.

🎥 Watch our latest features and explore more inspiring stories on our YouTube Playlist!

Episode 1: Good Reputation as Insurance

Prof. Nick Powdthavee shows how trust and reputation can act as valuable insurance in social and economic interactions.

Episode 2: Speaker Gaze Increases Information Coupling between Infant and Adult Brains

Explore how eye contact between infants and adults plays a vital role in brain-to-brain communication.

Episode 3: All About China? (Mis)Reading Domestic Politics through a Great Power Lens

How do narratives about China shape our understanding of global politics?

Coming Soon! Chinese Vernacular Shrines in Singapore

What hidden meanings lie behind the small shrines we pass every day?


2. Student Mobility - Campus Asia+

The Campus Asia+ Social Innovation Forum unites Waseda University, Peking University, Korea University, and NTU to nurture future social innovators across Asia.

🎥 Watch our students’ vlogs and see their learning journeys and cultural exchanges in action — explore more on our YouTube Playlist!


3. Student Life

A recap into the annual Social Science Challenge 2025
An annual ECDS luncheon to kick-off the AY 25/26
The SSS Club, with SSS professors and student mentors, hosted the NTU Social Science Challenge 2024 and shared mentor insights on the event!

2. Community Impact – Project Huat Ah!

Project Huat Ah! With a Heart for the Elderly (2024)

A heartwarming initiative dedicated to lifting the spirits of elderly beneficiaries.

Project Huat Ah! 2025 (Boon Lay)

Bringing Lunar New Year cheer to residents of Boon Lay through care, food, and celebration.

Project Huat Ah! 2025: Community Feast in Queenstown

Celebrating community spirit in Queenstown with food, music, and festive joy.