Our People

In SIT HSS, we share an unwavering aspiration to make a difference in healthcare and our community, and to inspire the future generations of healthcare professionals.

SIT celebrates over 7 years of partnership with TTSH and CHI with a video about our journey.

We begin a fresh chapter in our story with a new MOU at the cluster level with NHG, expanding our scope to include the CHI Sustainability Academy (CHI SA). Here, SIT co-develops courses and provides coaching on topics such as energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. Together we aim to create a greener and more innovative healthcare system. In our new phase, our Health and Social Sciences Cluster will also partner with NHG on postgraduate programmes and applied research.

Prepping for Real Life in a Virtual World

Associate Professor Tan Bhing Leet looks at how Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technology can help adults with intellectual disabilities and autism practise life skills in a safe, virtual setting.

Building Effective Supervisors among Occupational Therapists

Fuelled by the desire to support allied health professionals, Associate Professor Karina Dancza from the Health and Social Sciences Cluster drew on her experience as an occupational therapist to author the book: ‘Supervision for Occupational Therapy: Practical Guidance for Supervisors and Supervisees’.

A/Prof Kwah (top row, first from the right) hanging out in the classroom with her students. Photo taken pre-COVID.

Teacher’s Day: Dream come true

This Teacher’s Day, we speak with Associate Professor Kwah Li Khim, Deputy Cluster Director of Health and Social Sciences at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) on her work as an allied healthcare educator.

Faces of AHP educators: A Teacher's Day special

After volunteering in special needs schools and tutoring children with visual impairment post A-levels, Associate Professor Tan Bhing Leet knew that she wanted to work with people.

Inspiring young minds in speech therapy

It all started when Associate Professor Valerie Lim (left in image)’s older sister, a social worker, introduced her to speech therapy and encouraged her to pursue it.

Occupationally-Ready at SIT

Dionis Soo Wei Qing has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Occupational Therapy from SIT. She is currently working in the Acute Stroke Unit of Tan Tock Seng Hospital as an Occupational Therapist, helping stroke patients to rehabilitate and lead fulfilling lives.

Class of 2020: SITizens Stepping Up at a Time Most Needed

In the third article of this mini series, 'Class of 2020', we follow the stories of two graduates from the pioneer cohort of our Allied Health programmes.

Participants at the official launch of SWE@SG

Empowering the Female Voice

2021 has been dedicated by the Ministry of Social and Family Development as the Year of Celebrating SG Women. We take a look at two initiatives involving SIT that support women’s development.

Running in Sandals? Physiotherapists Weigh in with Engineers’ Help

Physiotherapy and Engineering teams from SIT studied the effectiveness of running sandals by analysing data.

Scholars' Experience – A bad fall inspired her to want to help others pick themselves up

Jace Ng, an unfortunate fall during her touch rugby days inspired her to help others pick themselves up - through Physiotherapy. Learn more on how she was able to overcome initial challenges, regain her confidence, and put knowledge from SIT's Physiotherapy programme into practice in the article here.

#SITizen – Devanshi

Devanshi shares how our applied learning pedagogy has helped her learn from real-life work experiences.

#SITizen – Vincent

Vincent ventured out of his comfort zone to pursue his passion for Physiotherapy. This is his story.

#SITizen – Eugene

Eugene shares how his experiences as President of his Student Management Committee helped him connect with others in the industry.

Driven by a Desire to Care for Singapore’s Elderly

Meet #SITizen Dhanya Davita Devarajoo from the Nursing degree programme, jointly offered by the Singapore Institute of Technology and University of Glasgow.

Into the Unknown

Meet Sarah Tan, our #SITizen pursuing Physiotherapy degree programme under the Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) pathway. Let her share why you should join SIT and learn about her journey as a SITizen.

Teaching Excellence Award Winners

Associate Professor
Valerie Lim
Won in AY2022/2023
Associate Professor
Verena Tan
Won in AY2022/2023
Senior Professional Officer
Azzalia Binte Abu
Won in AY2022/2023
Senior Professional Officer
Guo Tong
Won in AY2022/2023 & AY2021/2022
Professor
Tan Bhing Leet
Won in AY2021/2022
Assistant Professor
Yeh I-Ling
Won in AY2021/2022 & AY2020/2021
Associate Professor
May Lim
Won in AY2019/2020, AY2017/2018, & AY2014/2015
Associate Professor
Lim Hua Beng
Won in AY2018/2019
Associate Professor
Wee Seng Kwee
Won in AY2018/2019
Assistant Professor
Jade Soh
Won in AY2016/2017
Associate Professor
Jiow Hee Jhee
Won in AY2015/2016

Applied Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor
Kwah Li Khim
Won in 2024 (Team Award - Lead Principal Investigator)

SIT Fellowships

Associate Professor
Verena Tan
Won in 2024 (Research Track)
Associate Professor
Claire Louise Pettitt
Won in 2024 (Research Track)

Health and Social Sciences (HSS) Cluster Award

Assistant Professor
Aileen Scully
Won in 2024 (Teaching Award)
Assistant Professor
Peter Tay Kay Chai
Won in 2024 (Applied Research Award)