THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!
We are grateful for the enthusiastic attendance at our Understanding Customer Product Reviews and Ratings, held last Thursday via Zoom! Helmed by Dr Jiang, this workshop was attended by alumni, students, faculty and staff. Dr Jiang provided an insightful dive into the mechanics and importance of customer product reviews and reviews, presenting her case study of Amazon as a practical guide.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about upcoming SBIZ Masters of Management and Graduate Certificates, which covers a range of topics such as Analytics and Visualisation, Compliance, Design Innovation, Digital Marketing, Financial Technology and more. Attendees was also given a preview of SUSS’s Doctor of Business Administration, a 3 to 7 year programme that combines the best of Eastern and Western teachings, with a unique Asia focus.
Have topics in mind that you’d like us to explore with SBIZ? Leave a comment with your suggestions and we’ll try our best!
We are grateful for the enthusiastic attendance at our Understanding Customer Product Reviews and Ratings, held last Thursday via Zoom! Helmed by Dr Jiang, this workshop was attended by alumni, students, faculty and staff. Dr Jiang provided an insightful dive into the mechanics and importance of customer product reviews and reviews, presenting her case study of Amazon as a practical guide.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about upcoming SBIZ Masters of Management and Graduate Certificates, which covers a range of topics such as Analytics and Visualisation, Compliance, Design Innovation, Digital Marketing, Financial Technology and more. Attendees was also given a preview of SUSS’s Doctor of Business Administration, a 3 to 7 year programme that combines the best of Eastern and Western teachings, with a unique Asia focus.
Have topics in mind that you’d like us to explore with SBIZ? Leave a comment with your suggestions and we’ll try our best!
HAPPY GRADUATION, CLASS OF 2020! We created Instagram story filters for you to share the celebratory mood with your friends and family!
To access the filters, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Hop over to our Instagram @suss.alumni.sg
Step 2: Click on the second tab above the feed
Step 3: Choose between the two filters available
Step 4: Tag us in your Instagram stories at @suss.sg and @suss.alumni.sg
We look forward to seeing your joyous uploads! Once again, congratulations on the fruition of your hard work. May all your journeys be SUSScessful! 🥳
To access the filters, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Hop over to our Instagram @suss.alumni.sg
Step 2: Click on the second tab above the feed
Step 3: Choose between the two filters available
Step 4: Tag us in your Instagram stories at @suss.sg and @suss.alumni.sg
We look forward to seeing your joyous uploads! Once again, congratulations on the fruition of your hard work. May all your journeys be SUSScessful! 🥳
<FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE @scapesg CREATIVE FELLOWSHIP!>
The *SCAPE Creative Fellowship programme is a highly selective accelerator programme that equips Singapore’s most promising young entrepreneurs and startups in the creative industry with the knowledge and skills necessary to take their ideas and innovations to the next level.
Successful entrepreneurs will go through a series of content workshops, practical beta tests, and mentorship sessions to help them turn their startup into a scalable business over a period of 10 weeks. The 3-month programme will end with a Demo Day and a Showcase to an audience of potential clients, mentors and investors.
The programme is built for young innovators in creative industries: music, dance, film, performing arts, and esports & gaming.
Dates:
01/09 - 03/11: Workshops / Masterclasses
05/11: Demo Day and Showcase
For more information, visit www.scape.sg/scapeentrepreneurship/scape-creative-fellowship-3rd-edition
The *SCAPE Creative Fellowship programme is a highly selective accelerator programme that equips Singapore’s most promising young entrepreneurs and startups in the creative industry with the knowledge and skills necessary to take their ideas and innovations to the next level.
Successful entrepreneurs will go through a series of content workshops, practical beta tests, and mentorship sessions to help them turn their startup into a scalable business over a period of 10 weeks. The 3-month programme will end with a Demo Day and a Showcase to an audience of potential clients, mentors and investors.
The programme is built for young innovators in creative industries: music, dance, film, performing arts, and esports & gaming.
Dates:
01/09 - 03/11: Workshops / Masterclasses
05/11: Demo Day and Showcase
For more information, visit www.scape.sg/scapeentrepreneurship/scape-creative-fellowship-3rd-edition
MyBRANDS.SG is a newly launched job portal for fashion, beauty and lifestyle industries! Powered by IDA Singapore and equipped with over 21 years of experience in Japan, the system has been refined to identify talent with the right skills.
Sign up now for FREE to enjoy the full features on mybrands.sg/brands. Positions available include roles in corporate and executive capacities, for sales, marketing and more.
Sign up now for FREE to enjoy the full features on mybrands.sg/brands. Positions available include roles in corporate and executive capacities, for sales, marketing and more.
<NEW PROGRAMME> For Small-business Owners and More: You've built a business you genuinely care for, and want to prepare it for the growth it deserves.
The Enterprise Leadership for Transformation (ELT) programme, by SUSS, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore, supports business leaders of promising small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop business growth capabilities.
Find out more at https://bit.ly/suss-elt
The Enterprise Leadership for Transformation (ELT) programme, by SUSS, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore, supports business leaders of promising small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop business growth capabilities.
Find out more at https://bit.ly/suss-elt
<FREE EVENTS!> Have you signed up for our upcoming free events? Join us in these two book talks, now available for registration on Alumni Portal! Hear from author Ashwini Devare, A/Prof Mo Dirani, journalist-author Hwee Goh, and artist-historian David Liew as they walk you through life through their eyes.
Registration for both events is now open on Alumni Portal!
Registration for both events is now open on Alumni Portal!
We are inviting our alumni community to design our 15th anniversary logo, incorporating the uAlumni logo in a commemorative spirit! Add party hats, work in the number 15, we leave it in your creative hands. We hope you let us honour your legacy as we emblazon all our 2021 collaterals with your unique design.
Top 3 entries will receive an exclusive kit of uAlumni memorabilia, consisting of a hoodie, cap, towel, shirt and pouch.
Parameters of Design:
• Primary colours: #00375D and #EE2D1F
• Must incorporate uAlumni logo
To submit your designs, email us at alumni@suss.edu.sg or tag us on our social media channels!
Top 3 entries will receive an exclusive kit of uAlumni memorabilia, consisting of a hoodie, cap, towel, shirt and pouch.
Parameters of Design:
• Primary colours: #00375D and #EE2D1F
• Must incorporate uAlumni logo
To submit your designs, email us at alumni@suss.edu.sg or tag us on our social media channels!
<MAKE YOUR WINNING MARK> Emblazon your designs on our wall mural! Stand to receive a special anniversary tee and face mask in a customised bag when you sign up. Slots are filling fast! Book your slot at https://bit.ly/2UXfwQ0 🎨
<FREE WEBINAR> Retail & Shopping Trends - Transforming your Business beyond this Crisis
Date: 10 December 2020 (Thu)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Synopsis:
The retail sector has been facing head winds for the last two years, primarily from the digital transformation and followed by the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, many retailers have been forced to liquidate their business lately, regardless of their size and length of history in the industry. In this seminar, we will be sharing insights on the changing trends on shoppers in Singapore and identifying the opportunities that lie ahead for most retailers to weather this crisis. Most importantly, we will put forward recommendations on how retailers can reinvent themselves and make themselves relevant to shoppers again.
To sign up, do login to your Alumni Portal > E-Services > Event Registration and locate this talk.
Date: 10 December 2020 (Thu)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Synopsis:
The retail sector has been facing head winds for the last two years, primarily from the digital transformation and followed by the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, many retailers have been forced to liquidate their business lately, regardless of their size and length of history in the industry. In this seminar, we will be sharing insights on the changing trends on shoppers in Singapore and identifying the opportunities that lie ahead for most retailers to weather this crisis. Most importantly, we will put forward recommendations on how retailers can reinvent themselves and make themselves relevant to shoppers again.
To sign up, do login to your Alumni Portal > E-Services > Event Registration and locate this talk.
<Retail and Shopping Trends - Transforming Your Business beyond this Crisis>
A big thank you to the alumni and students who sacrificed your lunch hour to join in our lunchtime webinar! We hope you enjoyed the sharing by Dr Vanessa Liu on the true impact of tourism revenue, Dr Jiang's data breakdown of a household spending, amongst other critical topics that both lecturers dived into.
We would like to extend our gratitude to industry leader Mr Luke Lim of Louken Group for craving time out of his busy schedule to share his insights on how agile companies can leverage on the current situation to deepen target audience engagement, strengthen branding, create new product category, as well as begin or galvanise digital transformation.
We hope to see you at our next webinar!
A big thank you to the alumni and students who sacrificed your lunch hour to join in our lunchtime webinar! We hope you enjoyed the sharing by Dr Vanessa Liu on the true impact of tourism revenue, Dr Jiang's data breakdown of a household spending, amongst other critical topics that both lecturers dived into.
We would like to extend our gratitude to industry leader Mr Luke Lim of Louken Group for craving time out of his busy schedule to share his insights on how agile companies can leverage on the current situation to deepen target audience engagement, strengthen branding, create new product category, as well as begin or galvanise digital transformation.
We hope to see you at our next webinar!
<SUSS Student Care Fund> This fund was created to provide contingency support to SUSS students facing sudden and immediate financial hardship arising from unexpected family and life situations.
It aims to give early and timely assistance to students falling into sudden financial difficulty while they look for alternative long-term solutions. This support provided is to complement and not replace other community assistance schemes.
Current SUSS Full-time and Part-time students are eligible to apply for this fund, with reasons arising from:
a) Family's breadwinner or personal abrupt and involuntary loss of income due to the breadwinner/s demise, health issues, retrenchment, etc.
b) Other hardship circumstances to be assessed on a case-by-case basis
We rely on your generosity and kindness to help our students tide through difficult times, allowing them to focus on their studies. Thank you for your generous support.
To donate, visit www.giving.sg/suss/suss_student_care_fund
It aims to give early and timely assistance to students falling into sudden financial difficulty while they look for alternative long-term solutions. This support provided is to complement and not replace other community assistance schemes.
Current SUSS Full-time and Part-time students are eligible to apply for this fund, with reasons arising from:
a) Family's breadwinner or personal abrupt and involuntary loss of income due to the breadwinner/s demise, health issues, retrenchment, etc.
b) Other hardship circumstances to be assessed on a case-by-case basis
We rely on your generosity and kindness to help our students tide through difficult times, allowing them to focus on their studies. Thank you for your generous support.
To donate, visit www.giving.sg/suss/suss_student_care_fund
In conjunction with SUSS Alumni Relations’ 15th Anniversary this year, the exclusive uAlumni Red Packets are back! Do submit your request for the uAlumni Red Packets through Alumni Portal.
1) Each submitted request will be entitled to two complimentary sets of red packets (8 pieces/set). Each alumnus could only submit one request.
2) uAlumni Red Packets will be given to alumnus who have attended SUSS Alumni Relations’ event at least once in 2019 or 2020, while stocks last.
3) Submit your request via Alumni Portal -> click “Request University Premium” on the left tab.
4) uAlumni Red Packets will be sent out by mail from end January onwards. Ensure that your mailing address is updated in the Alumni Portal.
Email your full name (as in NRIC) and PI number/date of birth to mymailsupport@suss.edu.sg if you need assistance with alumni portal user ID and password.
1) Each submitted request will be entitled to two complimentary sets of red packets (8 pieces/set). Each alumnus could only submit one request.
2) uAlumni Red Packets will be given to alumnus who have attended SUSS Alumni Relations’ event at least once in 2019 or 2020, while stocks last.
3) Submit your request via Alumni Portal -> click “Request University Premium” on the left tab.
4) uAlumni Red Packets will be sent out by mail from end January onwards. Ensure that your mailing address is updated in the Alumni Portal.
Email your full name (as in NRIC) and PI number/date of birth to mymailsupport@suss.edu.sg if you need assistance with alumni portal user ID and password.
<AR15 Special - Complimentary Webinars> ’MAKINGS OF A LEADER’ SERIES for Alumni in March 2021!
Module One: Leading Self
6 Mar 21 (Sat)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (2 hours)
Complimentary for SUSS Alumni
Via Zoom
Effective leadership starts with self-awareness. Great leaders know what they are really good at and create opportunities to play to their strengths. In this module, we will discuss how we can turn your talents into strengths, as well as how to set effective goals at work. We will lead you through a process of discovering your talents. We will also discuss strategies to turn your talents into strengths.
Hop over to our Facebook page to view the next 3 modules! 📚
Module One: Leading Self
6 Mar 21 (Sat)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (2 hours)
Complimentary for SUSS Alumni
Via Zoom
Effective leadership starts with self-awareness. Great leaders know what they are really good at and create opportunities to play to their strengths. In this module, we will discuss how we can turn your talents into strengths, as well as how to set effective goals at work. We will lead you through a process of discovering your talents. We will also discuss strategies to turn your talents into strengths.
Hop over to our Facebook page to view the next 3 modules! 📚
Find out more about graduate programmes at the SUSS e-Open House! Discover the possibilities, fulfil your aspirations! Register now: https://www.suss.edu.sg/news-and-events/e-Open-House 🥳
Happy Lunar New Year from our mascots, UrSUSS and SUSSha!
We hope you've received our exclusive red packets to celebrate this special year! This year marks 15 years of Alumni Relations. We are beyond thankful to have your support all this time. Do keep a look out for exciting campaigns and fabulous giveaways on our website: https://www.suss.edu.sg/alumni/15armazingyears 🥳
We hope you've received our exclusive red packets to celebrate this special year! This year marks 15 years of Alumni Relations. We are beyond thankful to have your support all this time. Do keep a look out for exciting campaigns and fabulous giveaways on our website: https://www.suss.edu.sg/alumni/15armazingyears 🥳
<CALLING ALL STUDENTS, FRESH GRADUATES, AND ALUMNI>
The Future of Water is Digital - The rise in demand for water, increasing operational costs required to manage water systems, manpower constraints and the impact of climate change poses challenges for water management. Having access to digital solutions can help water systems improve operational excellence.
Join us at the Digital Water Hackathon to learn more about the sector and solve real-life issues in the digital water space. Feel free to grab some friends and form a team. Don’t worry too if you do not have a team – we will facilitate the team formation!
Check out the problem statements here: https://digitalwaterhackathon.com/challenges/
Applications close on 26 February
Apply here: bit.ly/DWHackathon
The Future of Water is Digital - The rise in demand for water, increasing operational costs required to manage water systems, manpower constraints and the impact of climate change poses challenges for water management. Having access to digital solutions can help water systems improve operational excellence.
Join us at the Digital Water Hackathon to learn more about the sector and solve real-life issues in the digital water space. Feel free to grab some friends and form a team. Don’t worry too if you do not have a team – we will facilitate the team formation!
Check out the problem statements here: https://digitalwaterhackathon.com/challenges/
Applications close on 26 February
Apply here: bit.ly/DWHackathon