Sustainability Talent Development

Embedding Sustainability across Undergraduate Programmes

In SIT, sustainability education is being integrated throughout our curriculum across academic disciplines, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skillsets to create a more sustainable future.

Since the Academic Year 2022, we have introduced a compulsory micro-module for all undergraduate students in SIT and joint degree programmes.

This micro-module is designed to introduce students to key concepts of sustainability, including the definition, importance, multi-disciplinary nature, and actions of sustainable development. This allows students to have a critical sustainability perspective for all modules that they will take in SIT, including university-wide modules such as Social Innovation Project and Design Innovation, and discipline-specific modules such as the Capstone.

Notably, the learning of sustainability-related knowledge and skillsets is embedded in relevant modules across SIT.

Students from Sustainable Built Environment

Deepening Understanding Through Minor in Environmental Sustainability

For students who want to deepen their knowledge about sustainability, SIT also offers a Minor in Environmental Sustainability for selected programmes.

The Minor includes discipline-specific modules, as well as sustainability core modules which cover a variety of topics, such as life cycle assessment, sustainability reporting, and green financing. Students will apply their sustainability knowledge and skillsets in a project. In addition, students are required to participate in sustainability activities as part of their educational experience.

Sci Dpl Glenn S Banaguas, renowned scientist, diplomat, and one of the leading experts on environment, climate change, and disaster risks in Asia, sharing his experience on Sustainability with students reading the Minor in Environmental Sustainability.

Empowering Professionals with Sustainability Knowledge

SIT provides diverse opportunities and platforms for professionals to enhance their sustainability expertise, upskill, or transition in their careers.

Courses are designed to give learners a holistic view of the various aspects of sustainability. Designed with flexibility in mind, these courses range from short introductory programmes to more in-depth, discipline-specific credit-bearing options that stack towards further certifications. Learners can find a course that fits their varied schedules and learning needs.

Learn more about our course offerings here.

Student Participation in Sustainability Activities

At SIT, there are student-led special interest groups that actively champion sustainable development including:

• Action for Environment Conservation (AEC) that aims to educate and raise awareness on environmental conservation;
• Social Entrepreneur SIT which develops entrepreneurs with a passion for social causes; and
• Student Management Committees that proactively organise regular activities such as beach clean-ups and workshops that promote sustainable lifestyle practices and foster strong bonds among students.

Beach clean-up team bonding event at Pulau Ubin organised by AEC

Sustainability Education Initiatives for Industry and Community

We are actively driving sustainability education initiatives through strategic partnerships with industry and community. Our goal is to create a multiplier effect that amplifies the impact of sustainability efforts across various sectors. Our engagement with industry and community allows us to co-create solutions that address pressing sustainability challenges. By leveraging industry and community expertise and resources, SIT aims to foster innovation and accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices.

The inaugural CHI x SIT Healthcare Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2024. Pictured here are SIT faculty with members of the top 3 winning project teams. For over two months, SIT provided expert coaching and mentoring pointers toe teams of healthcare professionals. The ultimate goal of the Challenge was to develop winning ideas into viable products to drive sustainability initiatives within the healthcare sector.

Industry Advisory Committee for Sustainability Education

At SIT, we recognise the importance of staying abreast and ahead of industry trends, needs, and expectations to effectively shape the next generation of sustainability leaders. To ensure the high potential and industry relevance of our learners for current and future industry, we are guided by an Industry Advisory Committee for Sustainability Education consisting of experts, leaders, and visionaries from various sectors. The members of the industry advisory committee are: