Health and Social Sciences

BROWSE NEWS

Subscribe

Sign up to receive our latest news updates.

 
Please select at least 1 interest.  

By clicking “Subscribe", you agree to our Terms of Use and agree that SIT (and its service providers and agents) may collect, use, disclose and/or process your personal data to send you information on courses, seminars, events, resources and/or surveys offered by SIT and/or its Overseas University partners related to the topics of interest which you have selected above.

We look forward to journeying with you (and your organisation) on your path(s) of lifelong learning. You can unsubscribe at any time through the links provided in our communications. To learn more about how SIT protects your personal data, you may refer to SIT's Personal Data Protection Policy here.

2023

anthony goff

Knowledge is Power: How Patient Education Empowers People with Knee Osteoarthritis

The study on the effects of knee osteoarthritis by Asst Prof Anthony Goff has clinched the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre Prize.

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 ...

Deepening Clinical Expertise through Upskilling

Armed with a Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography, Florence Tan is ready for advanced clinical practice and leadership. 

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.

Bouncing Back from Adversity to Greater Heights

Once a lackadaisical learner in school, SIT’s Outstanding Male Athlete Johan Aw found his stride in university, balancing academia and playing for Singapore’s National Tchoukball team.

Only Room For Excellence

Super-charged, passionate, and driven -- Esther Fang, the winner of SIT’s Outstanding Varsity Leader and aspiring physiotherapist, shares her winning tips.

All In One: How SIT is Meeting Singapore’s Healthcare Needs

With its comprehensive suite of Allied Health degree programmes, SIT is nurturing the next generation of talent to meet the demand for healthcare professionals.

2022

Finding Strength in Adversity

A knee injury stopped her from playing sports for two years – but 21-year-old Jamie Chang got back on her feet as an even stronger athlete.

Where Leadership and Sports Collide

An aspiring physiotherapist and leader as well, Melissa Yee doesn’t do things by halves when it comes to sports.

DOSIS Project: Deepening Applied Research Collaboration

A three-year applied research project between SIT and a Finnish university surmounted pandemic challenges and turned into a long-term partnership.